Kansas City Lyric Theater; Russell Patterson, Conductor
Cast of Characters (in order of appearance)
Lucentio, a young nobleman - Lowell Harris
Tranio, his servant - David Holloway
Baptista, a prosperous merchant - J. B. Davis
Katharina, his eldest daughter - Mary Jennings
Bianca, Katharina's sister - Catherine Christensen
Gremio, suitor of Bianca - Robert Jones
Hortensio, suitor of Bianca - Walter Hook
Biondello, servant of Lucentio - Brian Steele
Petruchio, gentleman of Verona - Adair McGowen
Grumio, his servant - Charles Weedman
A Tailor - Stephen Knott
Curtis, Katharina's servant - William Latimer
Vincentio, Lucentio's father -
An Actor - Donald Nelson
This classic example of Shakespeare's genius for comedy-drama was first produced about 1595. The original, and adaptations of it, have appeared in many guises. In musical comedy form, it was produced on Broadway as Cole Porter's KISS ME, KATE.
Vittorio Giannini was born in Philadelphia in 1903. A brother of the famed soprano Dusolina Giannini, he studied at Milan Conservatory and Juilliard Graduate School. Among his other operas are: The Scarlet Letter, The Harvest, Flora, Beauty And The Beast, and Blennerhasset; The last two were commissioned and produced by the Columbia Broadcasting System. A symphony was commissioned for the New York World's Fair of 1939. Other compositions include cantatas, ballets, chamber music, and various concertos. Giannini taught at the Juilliard and Manhattan Schools of Music in New York City.
This title, originally issued on the CRI label, is now available as a burn-on-demand CD (CD-R) or download in MP3/320, FLAC or WAV formats. CD-Rs come in a protective sleeve; no print booklet or jewel case included. Full liner notes are accessible via the link above.
Vittorio Giannini: The Taming of the Shrew
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act I: "Fair Padua, at last"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act I: "Tranio, I pray, tell me"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act I: "Here lives my dearest friend"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act I: "To Baptista's house"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act I: "I will woo her with some spirit"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 1: "Bold fiddler, forbear"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 1: " I like it not"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 1: "A bridegroom, say you?"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 1: "Bianca, my love?"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 2: "Sirrah, make haste"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 2: "Master, Master"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act III: "A madhouse"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act III: "Come, Sweet Kate"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act III: "He must not find you here"
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The Taming of the Shrew, Act III: "How bright and goodly"
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