Il Giuramento (Comp)

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1. Il Giuramento, opera
Composed by Saverio Mercadante
Performed by Orchestre Philharmonique de Pays de la Loire with Marc Barrard, Martine Olmeda, Giuseppe Morino
Conducted by Giuliano Carella

Il Giuramento (Comp), Music, Mercadante, Liso, Morino, Carella, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio

Puccini: Turandot (Complete Opera) Maria Callas; Elisabeth Schwarzkopf: Eugenio Fernandi; Tullio Serafin
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Callas in Turandot

Despite fine singing, mono sound disappoints

If , and only if, you are a Callas fan: Get this!

The best Liu on disc

A great moment - a revelation

Puccini: Turandot (Complete Opera) Maria Callas; Elisabeth Schwarzkopf: Eugenio Fernandi; Tullio Serafin
Eugenio Fernandi , Giuseppe Nessi , Nicola Zaccaria , Giulio Mauri , Mario Borriello , and Milan Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala Theatre
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002RY0
Release Date: 1997-08-19

Tracks:

Turandot: Act One: Popolo di Pekino!
Turandot: Act One: Padre! Mio padre!
Turandot: Act One: Perduta la battaglia
Turandot: Act One: Gira la cote! Gira!
Turandot: Act One: Perche tarda la luna?
Turandot: Act One: La, sui monti dell'est
Turandot: Act One: O giovinetto!
Turandot: Act One: Figlio, che fai?
Turandot: Act One: Fermo! che fai? T'arresta!
Turandot: Act One: Silenzio, ola!
Turandot: Act One: Guardalo, Pong!
Turandot: Act One: Non indugiare!
Turandot: Act One: Signore, ascolta!
Turandot: Act One: Non piangere, Liu!
Turandot: Act One: Ah! per l'ultima volta!
Turandot: Act Two: Scene One: Ola, Pang! Ola, Pong!
Turandot: Act Two: Scene One: O Cina, o Cina
Turandot: Act Two: Scene One: Ho una casa nell'Honan
Turandot: Act Two: Scene One: O mondo, pieno di pazzi innamorati!
Turandot: Act Two: Scene One: Addio, amore!
Turandot: Act Two: Scene One: Noi si sogna
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Gravi, enormi ed imponenti
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Un giuramento atroce mi costringe
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Diecimila anni ai nostro Imperatore!
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: In questa reggia
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Straniero, ascolta! Nella cupa notte
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Guizza al pari di fiamma
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Gelo che ti da foco
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Gloria, o vincitore!
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Figlio del cielo!
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Tre enigmi m'Hai proposto!
Turandot: Act Two: Scene Two: Ai tuoi piedi ci prostriam

Tracks:

Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Cosi comanda Turandot
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Nessun dorma!
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Tu che guardi le stelle
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Principessa divina!
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Quel nome!
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: L'amore? ... Tanto amore, segreto e inconfessato
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Tu, che di gel sei cinta
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Liu...bonta!
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Principessa di morte!
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Che e mai di me? Perduta!
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Del primo pianto, si...La mia gloria e il tuo amplesso!
Turandot: Act Three: Scene One: Diecimilla anni al nostro Imperatore!

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This is a would-be classic. The younger, pudgier Maria Callas sang the role of Turandot with a hurricane force that's rarely been equaled. But by 1958--when this recording was made--the slimmer, wiser Callas had less of the vocal power required by the opera's Act II shouting match (also known as "The Riddle Scene"), and the character's simplistic motivation (beheading suitors as a way of not dealing with her sexual frigidity) offered little for her sophisticated theatrical imagination. As the suitor who breaks through her barriers, tenor Eugenio Fernandi is little better than adequate. Elsewhere, there are strong pluses: In the uncharacteristic role of Liu, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf summons the honeyed tone of her earlier years as well as the dramatic specificity of her maturity. Conductor Tullio Serafin gives one of his most individualistic, dramatically memorable interpretations. He never lets you forget this is an ugly story about barbaric people, underscoring Puccini's every dissonance and inspiring a supremely vivid performance from the La Scala chorus. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

Callas in Turandot.......2006-12-03

I would recommend this recording to Callas lovers. It is the only true Turandot available in full form. They claim there is one from 1949 with del Monaco, but it was only partly recorded. This is Callas's only full recording of Turandot, with Serafin conducting, so I would also recommend it to people who love Turandot. Serafin gives an exciting, insightful performance (one of those we rarely get from Serafin) and is very well-done by the Teatro alla Scala's Chorus and Orchestra. This is where the glory ends. Callas's drama is almost undectable, her '47, '48, and '49 Turandots were all about vocal glory, which is something Callas by now is on her way to... redefining. So, she is conserving her voice, something one does not do and pull off a Turandot, unless one is Callas. And here, one is. This is a very good Turandot for collectors, but don't make it your first. For that I would recommend the Turandot with Nilsson and Corelli with Molinari-Pradelli conducting. Quatre stelle!

Despite fine singing, mono sound disappoints.......2006-06-02

Callas fans will want to own this, but I cannot recommend it as a first Turandot. It is an opera of lush orchestration and complex ensembles more than of melodies, and the mono recording just can't handle it; the ear struggles to pick out the different parts, and at times it is impossible even to follow along in the libretto. The chorus in particular tends to disappear in quieter passages, of which there are many. This work cries out for a lush modern stereo recording.

If , and only if, you are a Callas fan: Get this! .......2005-04-14

This recording is only for Callas-fans. Serafin is allways good, but he does nothing spesial here. Schwarzkopf is nothing more than adequat as Liù and the Calaf of Fernandi is not even that.

Even Callas - the only reason to by this set - is in unsteady voce. Here top often gets out of control, and some times it gets really ugly. Listen to the frase "quell grido e quella morte" in "In questa regga": she lacks control here!

But still: If you are - like I am - a fan of Callas, you simply must have this. She may have lost some of the brilliant voce she had before 1955 (give or take a year), but she still is an amazing acter. She colores everything so beautifully, and she gives the unhuman Turandot a human, beleveble "face".

The best Liu on disc.......2005-03-05

This may come as a surprise but I truly believe that Schwarzkopf is the most touching Liu on disc. It is also amazing to realise in this site how many people simply fail to have an opinion of their own regarding the singing and just repeat some classical reviews made by certain People in a certain Era and for certain Reasons which I care not to explain.
All you have to do is play the part where Callas sings the phrase: "Chi posa tanta forza nel tuo core?" and Elisabeth responds: "Principessa, l'amoooreeee" On the word "amore" we have one of the subtlest and most expressive pianissisimi ever made by a human throat. It can melt your heart...it is not a pianisimo made by the singer in order to sound beautiful or to sing a high note that could not be reached forte (like by Caballe whose pianissimi always served her technique and nothing else). It is a pianissimo made by the most profound musicality and the most sensitive intention towards the composer's description of Liu's character. Because Schwarzkopf as well as Callas never sang a pianissimo unless they wanted to say something with it...
This is a heart breaking Liu and I dare to say that the "Cold Diva" is a thousand times warmer and more expressive than supposedly succesful Lius on disc whose singing I find completely COLD. I also believe that this performance is the most mis-judged performance in the 20th century Anyone with a heart remains cold and unmoved by Liu when sung by Caballe or Tebaldi or Gheorghiou...but here! This is so unbelievable touching that it brings tears... The Ultimate Exmaple of Schwarzkopf's lesson in Opera: that precision, accuracy and subtle colors are sometimes enough to reveal the beauty of music.
I won;t even mention Elisabeth's "Tu che di gel" ... it is not necessairy to make my point. Just listen to that phrase:
"Principessa, l'amooooooooooooreeeeeee" and you will realise what makes the difference of a Genius singing.

Callas here sings with more passion that Nilsson did in her entire career. The only rival for this Turandot is Borkh's...

A great moment - a revelation.......2004-10-23

I read all the reviews in this page and hoped for some reason and some musical criticism but as usual with Amazon the negative "reviews" are nothing except insipid, bottom-showing crap. One even plagiarised an entire review from somebody else. One can see how much hatred great talent can provoke. Then the bashing is written in awful grammar and unmusical nonsense is sold as the "truth". If Callas' voice HAD been "weak" and "thin" she could hardly have performed Aida, Tosca, Brünnhilde, Isolde, Kundry and Turandot to great critical acclaim. This Turandor really "bursts with colour" as another reviewer wrote. Schwarzkopf, ever intelligent and idiomatic, redeemed the lovely role of Liu of all the verismo-mannerisms that had plagued it before. Callas, in 1957 her voice was in beautiful shape though not as tough as it used to be, creates the most insightful, impressive Turandot that doesn't merely blow out her guts but shows feeling and emotion to. Listen how she phrases the word "Amore" and be floored by such beauty. Fernandi might not be a Corelli but I found his Prince to be very charming and truly heart-warming. Serafin conducts Puccini to perfection, nobody ever did it as well as he, who had witnessed Puccini himself. Two thumbs up indeed!

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A revelation

Mercadante: Il Giuramento
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Customer Reviews:

A revelation.......2007-07-24

This recording of Il Giuramento was for me the operatic discovery of the year. I heard it on the radio and got it right away at Amazon. The partiture is beautiful, dramatic and gentle at once, and the voices are glorious. Placido Domingo seems to have learned the score in 4 days, according to the booklet.
Rarely a new opera touches me as much as this one did. How is it possible that an opera of such intrinsic quality is so unknown?
I strongly recommend it and I am sure it will give you unlimited pleasure.

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Early Verdi at its best
Verdi's Ernani

Verdi: Ernani

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Eugene Onegin

ASIN: B000000UO3
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

Ernani: Preludio
Ernani - Act One - Scene One: 'Evviva!...Beviamo!'
Ernani - Act One - Scene One: 'Merce, diletti amici...Come rugiada al cespite'
Ernani - Act One - Scene One: 'Dell' esilio nel dolore'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Surta e la notte'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Ernani!...Ernani, involami'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Tutto sprezzo che d'Ernani'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Qui mi trasse amor possente'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Da quel di' che t'ho vedurta'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Tu se' Ernani!...'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Che mak vegg'io!...Infelice!...e tuo credevi'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Vedi come il buon vegliardo' - Bruno Prevedi - Ernani
Ernani - Act Two: 'Esultiamo!...Letizia ne innorndi' - Bruno Prevedi - Ernani
Ernani - Act Two: 'Oro, quant'oro ogni avido' - Bruno Prevedi - Ernani
Ernani - Act Two: 'Tu perfida...' - Bruno Prevedi - Ernani
Ernani - Act Two: 'No, vendetta piu tremenda' - Boris Christoff - Silva

Tracks:

Ernani - Act Two: 'Cugino, a che munito'
Ernani - Act Two: 'Lo vedremo, veglio audace'
Ernani - Act Two: 'Vieni meco, sol di rose'
Ernani - Act Two: 'A te...scegli...seguimi'
Ernani - Act Three: 'E questo il loco?...'
Ernani - Act Three: 'Gran Dio!'
Ernani - Act Three: 'Oh de' verd'anni miei'
Ernani - Act Three: Un patto, un giuramento...Si ridesti il Leon di Castiglia'
Ernani - Act Three: 'Oh sommo Carlo'
Ernani - Act Four: 'Oh come felici...gioiscon gli sposi'
Ernani - Act Four: 'Tutto ora race intorno'

Customer Reviews:

Early Verdi at its best.......2001-03-13

This recording finds Caballe in the very best voice, and Christoff at the top of his game. The tenor, Bruno Prevdi, was one of those three or four year sensations, and, listening to this recording, I am not at all sure what all the fuss was about. He does very little with the music except sing it, and the tone isn't all that great either. Peter Glossop is the Don Carlo. While not in the league of the Italians who have recorded this role, he is more than adaquate in it. You will take this recording from your shelf many times because Caballe and Christoff are in it--they make this recording more than worth the little bit of money it costs.

Verdi's Ernani.......2001-02-07

Verdi has given us a virtual songfest!!!This two disc CD has a wonderful ensemble. I really enjoyed hearing Monserat Caballe in this recording. Her lower register or "chest tones" make you really appreciate her great range. It is a good CD to have in your car when you take that long commute.......... it is a real bargain!!!!!

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Excellent introduction to Tebaldi's art
Wonderfull
Classic Renata

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Puccini , and Tebaldi
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Album Details

Italian Soprano Renata Tebaldi was One of the Most Important Post-war Sopranos to Tackle a Wide Range of Puccini Roles, and During the 1950s She Recorded Several Complete Opera Recordings. Some of the Operas were Recorded Twice — in Mono and Then in Stereo. Amongst Those which Tebaldi Committed to Disc in the Recording Studio on Two Occasions Must Be Included La Bohème and Madama Butterfly. It is the Earlier, Mono Recordings of These Two Operas which Are Included Here and They Reveal a Fresh-voiced Tebaldi in Recordings Which, Despite the Stereo Remakes, have Stood the Test of Time.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent introduction to Tebaldi's art.......2005-09-29

This set covers the entire productive years of Tebaldi's recording career. Turandot, Butterfly and Boheme are from her earlier career while Tosca is from her later career. Since this Tosca recording is now out of print and is somewhat hard to find, this recording itself almost worth the cost of the set. In Turandot, you will find Tebaldi at her fresher voice, lovely and melting. Eventhough I would still rate Callas' first recorded Tosca as my first choice, this Tosca comes very close. Enjoy.

Wonderfull.......2005-08-19

Fantastic recordings at a very good price. Tebaldi and Del Monaco rule. You should definetely own this set.

Classic Renata.......2005-03-16

To say that these 12 disks contain some of the finest singing ever committed to disk is no exaggeration, but a simple statement of fact. Historical fact. In the 100 years (more or less) that Puccini operas have been around, only a few sopranos in each generation have been the equal of Renata Tebaldi. One cannot objectively say that anyone has surpassed her. Some opera lovers find her peerless in many of these performances. Personal tastes in singers vary, but no one ever sang these roles better. Few anywhere nearly so well. There is not a single note on any of these recordings that is not heartfelt to the core of her being. Like Maria Callas and Franco Corelli, she was luminous, gargantuan in her talent that personified an age. This is one of the great compilations.

Liszt at the Opera: Operatic Fantasies, Paraphrases, and Transcriptions, Vol. VI (Complete Music for Solo Piano, Vol. 54)

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A grand finale to the series
Some of Liszt's best opera transcriptions here

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La Fiancee: Grande Fantaisie Sur La Tyrolienne De La Fianc- First Version, S385i
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Lucia Di Lammermoor: Valse A Capriccio Sur Deux Motifs De Lucia Et Parisina - 1st Version, S401
Tannhauser Und Der Sangerdrieg Auf Wartburg: Ouvert R Wagners Tannher - S442
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Der Freishutz: Fantasie Uber Themen Aus Webers Der FreischS451
Il Giuramento: Rniscences De La Scala - S458

Customer Reviews:

A grand finale to the series.......2006-08-24

Leslie Howard and Hyperion have brought us a glorious plethora of Liszt's neglected operatic transcriptions/fantasies; ambrosia to the Lisztian or Romantic piano lover. While the previous volume lost some steam a bit, only able to deliver a few new pieces in the midst of numerous revisions, this final recording makes up for that. To the person familiar with the previous volumes, you'll notice more alternate versions on these CD's that were recorded in previous volumes. However, the newly recorded fantasies and transcriptions here make up for the duplicates extremely well.

First, I'll mention the "alternate versions" here that can be heard on previous volumes. The Auber Grande fantaisie (first version) is presented here, but was also found on the previous Vol. 5. However, do not be mistaken in thinking it a near duplicate. Compared to the previous (third) version at 11 minutes, this "first" version almost makes 15. Liszt tacks on an extra 4 minutes of thematic enhancements, decorations, and extended phrases. I actually prefer this first version over any other.

The famous warhorse (seems like a favorite of Howard's) the Reminiscences des Huguenots makes its third appearance, this time as the "second version." The version is a good 7 more minutes than the first version but only a few seconds more than the third version on the previous volume (sorry if that makes your head spin). In other words, it's not that different to my ears and so there's nothing new here, really.

The Bellini fantasie on La Sonnambula, the Reminiscences des Puritains, the Glinka transcription, and the Donizetti valse a capriccio are more alternate versions that don't offer much new music material or startling contrasts. Only to the astute listener or Liszt aficionado will there be any significant differences or reasons to enjoy them over the previous versions recorded.

Now for the new stuff: The Ernani Premiere paraphrase de concert is a wholly original work, quite different from the Ernani paraphrase found on Vol. 1. New thematic material from the opera is given an extended fantasy-like intro, which makes way for that recognizable haunting theme which Liszt puts through a set of variations. While I prefer the darker mood found in the other paraphrase, this one has a beautiful eloquence and extended elaboration of the main theme not heard in the first paraphrase.

The colossal transcription of the Tannhauser overture is given its flawless execution here. This is probably the most perfect delivery, beating even Moiseiwitsch's famous recording and many other contemporaries who gave it a shot. Indeed, I think Howard's interpretation and performance *the* best you can find of this titan piano work. On a concentrated listening you will not find a single mistake, nor signs of exhaustion by the final explosion of chromatic octaves. Liszt, himself, often commented how he preferred not to play it in his old age because of the immense physical requirements. I don't know - that somehow makes Howard's efforts even more amazing. It's top-notch in technique and has no hints of roboticism; instead, Howard plays with an indefinable warmth and a clear articulation of the fiery Lisztian grandeur found in the virtuosic end.

Next up is the Fantasie on Themes from Weber's Der Freischutz, not to be confused with the transcription of the overture found on Vol. 1. Liszt weaves a reflective and impassioned fantasy here, accentuated and bolstered by the wonderful Der Freischutz themes. It's not as heavy or focused on the lower bass of the piano as the overture commanded, but its delicate melodies and gradual progressions create a new mood out of the work; in simple words, it's lovely.

As Liszt was inclined to do in his days, he wrote fantasies based on many obscure operas and composers. The obscurity comes as a surprise to me when I hear this fantasy on an opera by Mercadente. It is based off of Mercadente's 'Il giuramento' opera and contains some evocative music ranging from warm beauty to passionate meditations. The fantasy, or Reminiscences de La Scala is one of Liszt's best minor operatic fantasies. Its music and romantic lyricism recalls just as much emotional power as his Liebestraumes, Consolations and romantic-inspired fantasies like the Les Adieux or the Tristan and Isolde love-death scene. It's original, fresh, seductive, gorgeously rich with great melodies, and a thrill ride of romance and passion.

Bottom line: Howard has given us a spellbinding, immaculate and much-appreciated series: Liszt at the Opera. I'm sad to realize that this is the final volume and so there won't be any more great operatic paraphrases or transcriptions to hear. But it's been a great run and truly a milestone in Liszt recording. Face it: no one else has supplied such oustanding premiere recordings or had the guts to play some of Liszt's unjustly neglected pieces. It's their loss, I say, because anyone who enjoys Liszt will find some of the most brilliant high-quality music of his oeuvre here. This should not be missed by any one who has an interest with Liszt or has heard the previous "Liszt at the Opera" series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Some of Liszt's best opera transcriptions here.......2001-07-12

Volume VI concentrates on longer pieces: Reminiscences des Huguenots (Meyerbeer), Fantaisie on La sonnambula (Bellini), Tannhauser overture (Wagner), etc. Solid final entry in the "Liszt at the Opera" series. Highly recommended.

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Tracks:

Act One, Scene One: Evviva, Beviam! - Coro/Edward Downes
Act One, Scene One: Recitativo: Merce, Diletti Amici/Aria: Come Rugiadda Al Cespite - Placido Domingo/Coro/Edward Downes
Act One, Scene One: Cabaletta: Dell' Esiglio Nel Dolore...O Tu Che L' Alma Adora - Placido Domingo/Coro/Edward Downes
Act One, Scene Two: Scena: Non T'Ascolte, Mia Sarai.../Trio: Tu Se', Ernani! - Piero Francia/Felicia Weathers/Placido Domingo
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Act Two: Trio: Oro, Quant' Oro... - Placido Domingo/Felicia Weathers/Agostino Ferrin
Act Two: Scena: Ah, Morir, Potessi Adesso - Felicia Weathers/Placido Domingo/Agostino Ferrin/Robert Holl
Act Two: Scena: No, Vendetta Piu Tremenda - Agostino Ferrin/Felicia Weathers/Placido Domingo/Piero Francia
Act Two: Duetto: A Te, Scegli, Seguimi! - Agostino Ferrin/Placido Domingo/Coro/Edward Downes
Act Three: Scena: Ad Augusta! - Coro/Edward Downes/Placido Domingo/Agostino Ferrin/Robert Holl
Act Three: Coro E Scena: Un Patto! Un Giuramento! Si Ridesti Il Leon Di Castiglia - Coro/Edward Downes/Piero Francia/Wynford Evans/Placido Domingo/Felicia Weathers
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Act Four: Finale: Tutto Ora Tace Intorno - Placido Domingo/Agostino Ferrin/Felicia Weathers/Coro/Edward Downes/Piero Francia/Wynford Evans...

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Mercadante - a much underrated Composer

Mercadante: Il Giuramento

Manufacturer: Nuova Era
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000036CF
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

Act One, Coro: 'Odi: In Ogni Intorno Echeggiano' - Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny
Act One, Rec. E Aria: 'La Dea Di Tutti I Cor... Bella Adorata Incognita' - Giuseppe Morino
Act One, Scena: 'Elaisa! Elaisa!... Elaisa. Dov'e?' - Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny/Marc Barrard
Act One, Aria: 'Fier Sospetto, Ohime! Si Desta' - Marc Barrard
Act One, Rec. E Qt: 'Vien, Regina Della Festa....Vicino A Chi S'Adora' - Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny/Giovanna De Liso/Giuseppe Morino/Marc Barrard...
Act One, Rec. E Aria: 'Voi Ci Spariste... Di Superbo Vincitore' - Marc Barrard/Giovanna De Liso/Giuseppe Morino/Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny
Act One, Scena: 'Brunoro... O Tu, L'Antico' - Giuseppe Morino/Pascal Aubert/Giovanna De Liso/Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny
Act One, Coro: 'Era Stella Del Mattino' - Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny
Act One, Rec. Aria E Cabaletta: 'Oh! Si... Mie Care... Or La, Sull'onda.. Di Tua Fede Bello Ognora' - Martine Olmeda/Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny
Act One, Scena: 'Gia Un Lustro, Isaura Mia' - Martine Olmeda/Elizabeth Procuronoff
Act One, Rec. A Duetto: 'Preghiamo. Ah! Pregai Tanto!... Bianca! Ah, Ti Trovai' - Martine Olmeda/Giuseppe Morino
Act One, Rec. A Duetto: 'Tutto E Tenebre...Di Viscardo Io Sono Amante' - Giovanna De Liso/Martine Olmeda
Act One, Finale: 'Fermate... Oh Istante!' - Giuseppe Morino/Martine Olmeda/Giovanna De Liso
Act One: 'Manfredo! Ah!' - Giovanna De Liso/Giuseppe Morino/Elizabeth Procuronoff/Martine Olmeda/Marc Barrard
Act One: 'Questo Fatal Mistero' - Marc Barrard/Giovanna De Liso/Giuseppe Morino/Elizabeth Procuronoff/Martine Olmeda
Act One: 'Manfredo...Eccoci A Te!' - Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny/Giovanna De Liso/Giuseppe Morino/Elizabeth Procuronoff...

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Act Two: 'Vittoria - Siracusa! Bel Places Il Ritornar' - Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny
Act Two, Rec. Aria E Cabaletta: 'Compita E Omai La Giusta E Terribil Vendetta... Fu Celeste Quel... - Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny/Giuseppe Morino
Act Two: Interludio - PO Des Pays De La Loire/Giuliano Carella
Act Two, Rec. Aria E Cabaletta: 'Sacro Alla Pace...Alla Pace Degli Eletti...Tremi, Cada L'Altera... - Marc Barrard/Choeurs De L'Opr De Nantes/Noelle Geny
Act Two, Scena: 'Ah! L'Aria Ancora! Il Ciel!...Liberta!' - Giovanna De Liso/Martine Olmeda
Act Two, Duetto: Oh! Qual Nome Pronunziaste!' - Giovanna De Liso/Martine Olmeda
Act Two, Finale: 'Viscardo!...Il Rivedrete!' - Giovanna De Liso/Martine Olmeda/Marc Barrard
Act Two: 'A Te Il Veleno... O Perfida' - Marc Barrard/Martine Olmeda/Giovanna De Liso
Act Three, Rec. E Aria: 'La Posa. Bella Ancora... Ma Negli Estremi Istanti' - Giovanna De Liso
Act Three, Rec. E Duetto: 'Encola!... L'Adorava' - Giuseppe Morino/Giovanna De Liso
Act Three, Finale: 'Del Suo Tiranno E Pie Cadea' - Giuseppe Morino/Giovanna De Liso
Act Three: 'Viscardo!' - Martine Olmeda/Giuseppe Morino/Giovanna De Liso

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Mercadante - a much underrated Composer.......2006-02-25

""Il Giuramento" was the first composition of Mercadante I had ever heard or bought. Since then I have bought other operas of his and his early clarinet and flute concerti (which are very tuneful and entertaining). As I listened to this opera, I became aware of a composer who took care over his orchestrations, and was working towards better musical characterisation. Writing clearly in the Bel Canto tradition of the first half of the C19th, he strives to achieve this without undue vocal display for its own sake. The plot resembles the later "La Gioconda" but is handled in what I now realise is Mercadante's own style. I don't wish to single out performers, as I enjoyed the ensemble feel of the cast working together to do justice to a sadly neglected score which has proved even more entertaining on repeated listening. It's a good live perfromance and there is a libretto in Italian, but at full price, Nuova Era could present parallel English/French/German translations, or as some other companies do, have them available at their websites for downloading. However this and other Italian companies are doing opera lovers a great service by making much previously unrecorded Opera repetoire available.

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Verdi: Ernani

Manufacturer: Pantheon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000040SF
Release Date: 1995-05-23

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Lotti: La Vita Caduca

Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
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Binding: Audio CD

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Lotti: Requiem; Credo; Miserere

ASIN: B000002SR1
Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

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Lamento Di Tre Amanti
Funerale Della Speranza
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Crudelta Rimproverata
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Manufacturer: Curb Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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