GAETANO DONIZETTI (1797-1848): Pietro il Grande.

Description: Composed when Donizetti was 22 years old this was the first of the his operas to receive more than one production. The influence of Rossini and Mozart is clear, but the young Donizetti still managed to create a fresh and lively work that displayed early evidence of his mature style. Roberto de Candia (baritone), Loriana Castellano (soprano), Paola Gardina (mezzo), Francisco Brito (tenor), Coro Donizetti Opera, Orchestra Gli Originali; Rinaldo Alessandrini. 16:9 widescreen. All regions. Dolby 5.1 surround or PCM 2.0 stereo.