Gian Carlo Menotti - Menotti: Amahl and the Night Visitors (2017)

This is the only STEREO currently available, as well as a DIGITAL recording of the beloved classic children's opera Amal and the Night Guests. The only other version available is an old 1950 television soundtrack mono recording. This recording is supported by the fact that it was recorded in the presence of the composer Gian-Carlo Menotti with the cast and orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from a production he had directed. A child sensation, James Rainbird plays the role of Amal, and American soprano star Lorna Haywood plays the role of his mother. They are supported by British opera stars John Dobson, Donald Maxwell and Curtis Watson, as well as the choir and orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Fully rematered and extended by 8 tracks. This perenially popular recording of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden of Amahl and The Night Visitors has been given a fresh mix using modern mixing methods and technology to bring the sound right up to todays quality. Recording in the presence of Gian Carlo Menotti himself, this is a recording without peer.
This is the only STEREO as well as being a DIGITAL recording currently available of the beloved classic Children's Opera, Amahl And The Night Visitors. The only other version available is the old 1950 TV soundtrack Mono recording. This recording is authenticated by the fact that it was recorded in the presence of the composer, Gian-Carlo Menotti with the cast and orchestra of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden from a production directed by him. Child sensation, James Rainbird sings the role of Amahl and American Soprano star, Lorna Haywood sings his mother. They are supported by British Opera stars, John Dobson, Donald Maxwell and Curtis Watson as well as the chorus and orchestra of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.