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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)

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