Bonynge, Richard
Overview
Works: | 2,129 works in 7,069 publications in 8 languages and 68,706 library holdings |
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Genres: | Operas Drama Live sound recordings History Filmed operas Televised operas Music videos Interviews Concert television programs Film adaptations |
Roles: | Conductor, Performer, Instrumentalist, Editor, Author, Arranger, Other, Interviewee, Commentator, Narrator, Director, Author of introduction, Adapter, Restager , Collector, Creator, Musician, cdr, Film editor |
Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Richard Bonynge
- Sutherland and Bonynge : an intimate biography by Quaintance Eaton( Book )
- Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge with the Australian Opera by Richard Bonynge( Book )
- Freat Australian with Alan Jones( Visual )
- Costumes, music and opera memorabilia : from the collection of Dame Joan Sutherland, O.M. and Richard Bonynge, C.B.E. ; including costumes, accessories, costume designs, paintings, porcelain, musical instruments, important musical manuscripts by Rossini, Offenbach and others, signed photographs and posters and books on theatre and music ; sale LN5082 ; day of sale: Thursday, 9th February, 1995 in the Main Galleries, London by Sotheby's (Firm)( Book )
- Richard Bonynge et Joan Sutherland : un couple ... à la scène comme à la ville by Paul-André Demierre( Book )
- Joan Sutherland : a life on the move by Brian Adams( Visual )
- Chorus and principals on stage please : the making of Lakmé( Visual )
- The undiscovered recordings by Richard Bonynge( Recording )
- Papers of Mairead Murphy relating to Dame Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge by Mairead Murphy( )
- [Portrait of Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge, Opera in the park] by Don McMurdo( Visual )
- Interview with Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge in the U.S. by Joan Sutherland( Recording )
- Costumes, music and opera memorabilia from the collection of Dame Joan Sutherland, O.M. and Richard Bonynge, C.B.E. : including costumes, accessories, costume designs, paintings, porcelain, musical instruments, important musical manuscripts by Rossini, Offenbach and others, signed photographs and posters and books on theatre and music by Sotheby's (Firm)( Book )
- Husbands & wives ; Noel Coward by Graham Webster( Recording )
- Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti on with Richard Bonynge in concert at the Sydney Opera House, 1983 by Don McMurdo( Visual )
- [Australian Opera performance of Les Huguenots, curtain call with Joan Sutherland, 2 October 1990 (Joan Sutherland's farewell performance)] by Don McMurdo( Visual )
- Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, Richard Bonynge( Visual )
- [Sutherland, Joan (Dame) and Bonynge, Richard : theatre programmes, ephemera( Book )
- Portrait of Richard Bonynge( Visual )
- Interview with Richard Bonynge, opera and ballet conductor by Richard Bonynge( Recording )
- La Stupenda by Derek Bailey( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Richard Bonynge
Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
109 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Legendary diva Joan Sutherland sings the role that made her an overnight sensation. Her portrayal conveys every nuance of the character of the innocent young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage by her brother Enrico (Anselmo Colzani), while secretly engaged to Edgardo, sung by Richard Tucker. Sutherland's mad scene--one of the most celebrated performances in modern operatic history--draws rapturous applause from the audience in this extraordinary broadcast
109 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Legendary diva Joan Sutherland sings the role that made her an overnight sensation. Her portrayal conveys every nuance of the character of the innocent young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage by her brother Enrico (Anselmo Colzani), while secretly engaged to Edgardo, sung by Richard Tucker. Sutherland's mad scene--one of the most celebrated performances in modern operatic history--draws rapturous applause from the audience in this extraordinary broadcast
I puritani by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
90 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When this production opened, it had been more than half a century since Met audiences had last heard Bellini's gem of an opera. It was well worth the wait. "The best cast in the world," was how one critic described the legendary performers the Met brought together. The pair sent audiences into a frenzy with their sumptuous, dazzling singing. Joan Sutherland, dubbed "La Stupenda" by her fans and the press, is the hapless heroine Elvira who loses her heart--and her sanity--over Luciano Pavarotti, the Cavalier hero torn between love and duty
90 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When this production opened, it had been more than half a century since Met audiences had last heard Bellini's gem of an opera. It was well worth the wait. "The best cast in the world," was how one critic described the legendary performers the Met brought together. The pair sent audiences into a frenzy with their sumptuous, dazzling singing. Joan Sutherland, dubbed "La Stupenda" by her fans and the press, is the hapless heroine Elvira who loses her heart--and her sanity--over Luciano Pavarotti, the Cavalier hero torn between love and duty
La Sonnambula by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
78 editions published between 1963 and 2001 in 8 languages and held by 1,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great Joan Sutherland is Amina, the innocent orphan who sleepwalks her way into scandal. She brings her legendary coloratura skills and sumptuous high notes to Bellini's bel canto showcase, capping the performance with a sensational final scene in which Amina is reunited with her fiancé Elvino, sung by John Alexander. Bonaldo Giaiotti is the mysterious Count Rodolfo and Colette Boky sings Lisa, the jealous innkeeper who wants Elvino for herself. Richard Bonynge conducts
78 editions published between 1963 and 2001 in 8 languages and held by 1,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great Joan Sutherland is Amina, the innocent orphan who sleepwalks her way into scandal. She brings her legendary coloratura skills and sumptuous high notes to Bellini's bel canto showcase, capping the performance with a sensational final scene in which Amina is reunited with her fiancé Elvino, sung by John Alexander. Bonaldo Giaiotti is the mysterious Count Rodolfo and Colette Boky sings Lisa, the jealous innkeeper who wants Elvino for herself. Richard Bonynge conducts
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
81 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
81 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Visual
)
96 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 1,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dame Joan Sutherland brought memorable musical life to the Donizetti heroine who murders her bridegroom on her wedding night ... on back cover of case
96 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 1,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dame Joan Sutherland brought memorable musical life to the Donizetti heroine who murders her bridegroom on her wedding night ... on back cover of case
Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
57 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
57 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
Giselle by
Adolphe Adam(
)
78 editions published between 1969 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
" ... The complete score of Giselle as Adam wrote it, without cuts, with all the required repeats, and in its original orchestration. Also include are the pas de deux for two peasants in Act one ... and two later insertions which have become an integral part of the score as it is given today ..."--Notes, p. 12
78 editions published between 1969 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
" ... The complete score of Giselle as Adam wrote it, without cuts, with all the required repeats, and in its original orchestration. Also include are the pas de deux for two peasants in Act one ... and two later insertions which have become an integral part of the score as it is given today ..."--Notes, p. 12
Les contes d'Hoffmann by
Jacques Offenbach(
Recording
)
60 editions published between 1972 and 1999 in 6 languages and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hoffman drunk in a tavern is coerced by a group of student to tell them tales and stories of his love life. After telling the stories, he awakes to see Stella, his secret new love in the arms of his rival Counsellor Lindorf
60 editions published between 1972 and 1999 in 6 languages and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hoffman drunk in a tavern is coerced by a group of student to tell them tales and stories of his love life. After telling the stories, he awakes to see Stella, his secret new love in the arms of his rival Counsellor Lindorf
Semiramide by
Gioacchino Rossini(
Recording
)
75 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Semiramide: Melodramma tragico in due atti. Libretto: Gaetano Rossi
75 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Semiramide: Melodramma tragico in due atti. Libretto: Gaetano Rossi
Les Huguenots by
Giacomo Meyerbeer(
Recording
)
46 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After dominating the international opera stage for more than 30 years, Dame Joan Sutherland takes a final bow in her stunning farewell performance of Les Huguenots, Meyerbeer's grand French opera. Now regarded as one of the most memorable nights in Australia's musical history, Sutherland's formidable vocal skill is on full display throughout the demanding score, while conductor Richard Bonynge inspires orchestral brilliance at every turn
46 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After dominating the international opera stage for more than 30 years, Dame Joan Sutherland takes a final bow in her stunning farewell performance of Les Huguenots, Meyerbeer's grand French opera. Now regarded as one of the most memorable nights in Australia's musical history, Sutherland's formidable vocal skill is on full display throughout the demanding score, while conductor Richard Bonynge inspires orchestral brilliance at every turn
Lakmé by
Léo Delibes(
Recording
)
68 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lakme Joan Sutherland, soprano Alain Vanzo, Gabriel Bacquier, baritone Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra and Chorus Richard Bonynge, conductor Llibretto included
68 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lakme Joan Sutherland, soprano Alain Vanzo, Gabriel Bacquier, baritone Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra and Chorus Richard Bonynge, conductor Llibretto included
Esclarmonde by
Jules Massenet(
Recording
)
66 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Parisian audiences in 1889 were thrilled by Massenet's wizardry in telling the story of Esclarmonde, the princess of Byzantium with magical powers, and her love for the heroic knight Roland. But the title role was so difficult that the opera languished for decades, until Joan Sutherland, with her dazzling ability to sing the most fearsome embellishments, brought this jewel of an opera to life for modern audiences
66 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Parisian audiences in 1889 were thrilled by Massenet's wizardry in telling the story of Esclarmonde, the princess of Byzantium with magical powers, and her love for the heroic knight Roland. But the title role was so difficult that the opera languished for decades, until Joan Sutherland, with her dazzling ability to sing the most fearsome embellishments, brought this jewel of an opera to life for modern audiences
Live from Lincoln Center : Sutherland, Horne, Pavarotti by
Joan Sutherland(
)
24 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maria Stuarda by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
56 editions published between 1976 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The clash between two queens, with the throne of England at stake, is at the center of Donizetti's bel canto drama. Sondra Radvanovsky, in the second part of her historic traversal of all three of the composer's Tudor queen operas in one season, stars in the title role of the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots. Her opponent is Queen Elizabeth I, sung by Elza van den Heever, as the Protestant ruler who knows her position is not secure as long as Mary lives. Tenor Celso Albelo is George Talbot, the Earl of Leicester and favorite of the queen, who urges her to reconcile with Mary. But when Mary insults Elizabeth, her tragic fate is sealed. Kwangchul Youn as Talbot and Patrick Carfizzi as Cecil complete the principal cast, and Riccardo Frizza conducts
56 editions published between 1976 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The clash between two queens, with the throne of England at stake, is at the center of Donizetti's bel canto drama. Sondra Radvanovsky, in the second part of her historic traversal of all three of the composer's Tudor queen operas in one season, stars in the title role of the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots. Her opponent is Queen Elizabeth I, sung by Elza van den Heever, as the Protestant ruler who knows her position is not secure as long as Mary lives. Tenor Celso Albelo is George Talbot, the Earl of Leicester and favorite of the queen, who urges her to reconcile with Mary. But when Mary insults Elizabeth, her tragic fate is sealed. Kwangchul Youn as Talbot and Patrick Carfizzi as Cecil complete the principal cast, and Riccardo Frizza conducts
La favorita by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
49 editions published between 1978 and 1993 in 5 languages and held by 563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La Favorita: Dramma serio in quattro atti. Libretto: Alphonse Royer e Gustave Vaëz. Versione italiana di Calisto Bassi
49 editions published between 1978 and 1993 in 5 languages and held by 563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La Favorita: Dramma serio in quattro atti. Libretto: Alphonse Royer e Gustave Vaëz. Versione italiana di Calisto Bassi
Lucrezia Borgia by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
52 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dame Joan Sutherland vividly brings to life the title role of Lucrezia Borgia in Donizetti's powerful and lyrical opera set in dark, decadent Renaissance Italy. From the prologue's Com' e Bello through to her gripping final scene of intense anguish and melodrama, Sutherland displays exquisite vocal mastery while thrilling musical balance is provided by Robert Allman as Lucrezia's husband, the Duke of Ferrara. Conductor Richard Bonynge draws dramatic and stylish playing from the Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra and the Australia Opera Chorus
52 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dame Joan Sutherland vividly brings to life the title role of Lucrezia Borgia in Donizetti's powerful and lyrical opera set in dark, decadent Renaissance Italy. From the prologue's Com' e Bello through to her gripping final scene of intense anguish and melodrama, Sutherland displays exquisite vocal mastery while thrilling musical balance is provided by Robert Allman as Lucrezia's husband, the Duke of Ferrara. Conductor Richard Bonynge draws dramatic and stylish playing from the Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra and the Australia Opera Chorus
Chorus and principals on stage please : the making of Lakmé(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reveals the complex planning and problems involved in organising a successful opera season by focusing on The Australian Opera's 1976 production of Leo Delibes' exotic opera, Lakme
3 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reveals the complex planning and problems involved in organising a successful opera season by focusing on The Australian Opera's 1976 production of Leo Delibes' exotic opera, Lakme
Costumes, music and opera memorabilia : from the collection of Dame Joan Sutherland, O.M. and Richard Bonynge, C.B.E. ; including
costumes, accessories, costume designs, paintings, porcelain, musical instruments, important musical manuscripts by Rossini,
Offenbach and others, signed photographs and posters and books on theatre and music ; sale LN5082 ; day of sale: Thursday,
9th February, 1995 in the Main Galleries, London by
Sotheby's (Firm)(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge with the Australian Opera by
Richard Bonynge(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joan Sutherland : a life on the move by
Brian Adams(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1986 in Multiple languages and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
The film, made over a period of 13 months over four continents, tells the story of Joan Sutherland and her husband, the conductor Richard Bonynge, one of music's most formidable teams on and off the stage and concert platforms of the world. It takes the viewer behind the scenes at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, the Sydney Opera House, on a concert tour of Japan and South Korea, and in recording sessions at London's Kingsway Hall and at home in the small village of Les Avants, high above Lake Geneva where their recording company tapes a new collection of songs "on location."--Back cover
1 edition published in 1986 in Multiple languages and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
The film, made over a period of 13 months over four continents, tells the story of Joan Sutherland and her husband, the conductor Richard Bonynge, one of music's most formidable teams on and off the stage and concert platforms of the world. It takes the viewer behind the scenes at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, the Sydney Opera House, on a concert tour of Japan and South Korea, and in recording sessions at London's Kingsway Hall and at home in the small village of Les Avants, high above Lake Geneva where their recording company tapes a new collection of songs "on location."--Back cover
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- Sutherland, Joan 1926-2010 Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Interviewee Author Editor Actor Collector
- Pavarotti, Luciano Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Conductor Author Creator
- London Symphony Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (Great Britain) Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Tourangeau, Huguette Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Author
- Donizetti, Gaetano 1797-1848 Author Musician Composer
- Bellini, Vincenzo 1801-1835 Author Composer
- Horne, Marilyn Other Singer Performer Author Musician
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Author Composer
- Ambrosian Opera Chorus Singer Performer Musician
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Australia Australian Opera Ballets Ballets--Excerpts Bonynge, Richard Borgia, Lucrezia, Conductors (Music) Donizetti, Gaetano, England France Great Britain Hoffmann, E. T. A.--(Ernst Theodor Amadeus), Hugo, Victor, Italy Italy--Florence Live sound recordings Maria Stuart (Schiller, Friedrich) Mary,--Queen of Scots, Massacre of Saint Bartholomew's Day (France : 1572) Motion picture music Music Music--Computer network resources Netherlands--Amsterdam New York (State)--New York Opera Opera--Production and direction Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Operas--Librettos Orchestral music Orchestral music, Arranged Overtures Puritan Revolution (Great Britain : 1642-1660) Puritans Rigoletto (Verdi, Giuseppe) Scotland Scott, Walter, Semiramis,--Queen, consort of Shamshi-Adad V, King of Assyria, Singers Sopranos (Singers) Suites (Orchestra), Arranged Sutherland, Joan, Symphonic poems Traviata (Verdi, Giuseppe) Verdi, Giuseppe, Violetta (Fictitious character : Piave) Voltaire, Wars of the Huguenots (France : 1562-1598)
Alternative Names
Bonindž, Ričard
Boning, Ričard
Bonynge.
Bonynge, Richard, 1930-
Bonynge, Richard Alan 1930-
Richard Bonynge australischer Dirigent
Richard Bonynge Chef d'orchestre, pianiste et musicologue australien
Richard Bonynge direttore d'orchestra australiano
Richard Bonynge dirigent uit Australië
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李察邦尼
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Languages
Italian
(547)
French (179)
English (105)
German (35)
Spanish (14)
Multiple languages (3)
Chinese (1)
Latin (1)
French (179)
English (105)
German (35)
Spanish (14)
Multiple languages (3)
Chinese (1)
Latin (1)
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