L'amico Fritz (Friend Fritz) - Pietro Mascagni
Information about the opera L'amico Fritz by Pietro Mascagni, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Mascagni's follow-up to Cavalleria Rusticana (Rustic Chivalry) is a cheerful comedy, with tuneful music.
Recommended recordings on CD
Gavazzeni/Pavarotti/Freni (CMS5 67376-2)
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Chorus, Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra, conducted by Gianandrea Gavazzeni, 1968.
Cast: Luciano Pavarotti (David), Mirella Freni (Suzel), Laura Didier-Gambardella (Fritz).
CMS5 67376-2