Le Roi de Lahore (The King of Lahore) - Jules Massenet
Information about the opera Le Roi de Lahore by Jules Massenet, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
After the Mahabharata.
Recommended recordings on CD
Viotti/Gipali/Sánchez (Dynamic CDS487/1-2)
Recorded live at La Fenice, Venice, in 2004, this is a welcome revival of Massenet's spectacular opera.
Conducted by Marcello Viotti, 2004.
Cast: Giuseppe Gipali (Alim), Ana Maria Sánchez (Sitâ), Vladimir Stoyanov (Scindia), Frederico Sacchi (Indra).
Dynamic CDS487/1-2
Recommended recordings on DVD
Viotti/Gipali/Sánchez (Dynamic 33487)
Currently the only version of Le Roi de Lahore on DVD, it's a disappointing production but with good singing.
Venice Teatro la Fenice Orchestra, Venice Teatro la Fenice Chorus, conducted by Marcello Viotti, 2004.
Cast: Giuseppe Gipali (Alim), Ana Maria Sánchez (Sitâ), Vladimir Stoyanov (Scindia), Frederico Sacchi (Indra).
Dynamic 33487
Also included in the boxed set:
Teatro La Fenice Opera Collection