FRC 9203

Eccles, John

Semele (complete opera) World Premiere Recording, directed by Anthony Rooley

Florida State University Opera & Early Music
Departments, directed by Anthony Rooley

with complete libretto & notes by Anthony Rooley

2 CD(s), DDD

Review:

"the opera never came to the stage, doomed to be shelved because of the wave of Italian imports – there was no room for
native talent. Congreve, Eccles and Anne Bracegirdle all chose early retirement rather than do battle with the inevitable…
"... pungent fictional music... enhancing the drama and the passions portrayed... colourful telling of a powerful legend..."
Anthony Rooley

Track Listing:

CD ONE

1-16. Act 1

17-32. Act 2

TOTAL PLAY 70'00

CD TWO

1-19. Act 3

TOTAL PLAY (49'17)