OP1969. IL SIGNOR BRUSCHINO (Rossini), recorded 1954, w.Gerelli Cond. Milano Ensemble; Renato Capecchi, Elda Ribetti, Carmelo Maugeri, Carlo Rossi, Ivo Vinco, etc. (Germany) Archipel 0351. Final copies! - 4035122403510

CRITIC REVIEW:

"Though not possessing the vocal opulence associated with other star baritones of his era, Renato Capecchi was no vocal underachiever, and his feel for the Italian language and searching musical intellect made him one of the most valued singers of his time. His recorded performance of RIGOLETTO stands with the best for its mastery of the role's subtleties and dramatic truth. Likewise, as Rossini's Figaro, he captured both the quicksilver and pragmatic sides of that buoyant character. Capecchi's repertory was huge, encompassing hundreds of roles; as the years passed, he increasingly concentrated on the buffo parts, and eventually undertook directorial assignments, allowing him to share his theatrical fluency with other singers."

- Erik Eriksson, allmusic.com