SEMIRAMIDE Sutherland, Horne (Boston 1965) (CD)

Bel Canto superstars Joan Sutherland and Marilyn Horne star in this 1965 Boston Opera production that pre-dates the pair’s famed studio recording. During this period, Sutherland and Horne set new standards for singing and set the stage for the revival of many rarely-heard masterpieces.
[2004, Stereo, 3-CD, 165 minutes]

Gioachino Rossini
SEMIRAMIDE
Libretto by Gaetano Rossi,
based on Voltaire's tragedy Semiramis

Cast:
Semiramide - Joan Sutherland
Arsace - Marilyn Horne
Assur - Joseph Rouleau
Idreno - Andre Montal
Oroe - Guus Hoekman

Opera Company of Boston
Richard Bonynge, conductor
(Live performance, 1965)