Schiller
Other operas based on plays by Friedrich Schiller:
Don Carlos (Don Carlo) - Giuseppe Verdi
Maria Stuarda (Mary Stuart) - Gaetano Donizetti
Guillaume Tell (William Tell, Guglielmo Tell) - Gioachino Rossini
Information about the opera Guillaume Tell by Gioachino Rossini, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Rossini's opulent last opera, it was originally written in French, but most recordings are in Italian.
Recommended recordings on CD
Chailly/Noble/Palma (Decca 475 772-3)
A clear and lively recording.
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, conducted by Riccardo Chailly, 1980.
Cast: John Noble (Guglielmo Tell), Piero de Palma (Arnoldo), Richard Van Allan (Matilde), Sherrill Milnes (Jemmy).
Decca 475 772-3
Recommended recordings on DVD
Muti/Zancanaro/Merritt (Opus Arte OA LS3002 D)
A classic La Scala production.
Milan Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet, Milan La Scala Orchestra, Milan La Scala Chorus, conducted by Riccardo Muti, 1988.
Cast: Giorgio Zancanaro (Guglielmo Tell), Chris Merritt (Arnoldo), Cheryl Studer (Matilde), Amelia Felle (Jemmy).
Opus Arte OA LS3002 D
Also included in the boxed set:
The La Scala Opera Collection