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Sacred Garland: Devotional Chamber Music from the Age of Monteverdi
performed by The Gonzaga Band (Chandos, 2009), 1 hour 3 mins
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performed by The Gonzaga Band (Chandos, 2009), 1 hour 3 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2008-04
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Gonzaga Band
Author / Creator
The Gonzaga Band
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Chandos
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Il Trovatore
directed by Robert Carsen, 1954-; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1852); conducted by Thomas Rösner; choreographed by Philippe Giraudeau, 1955-; designed by Paul Steinberg, Miruna Boruzescu, Patrick Woodroffe; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Carl Tanner, Iano Tamar, Željko Lučić, Marianne Cornetti, Giovanni Battista Parodi, Deanne Meek and José Luis Ordonez, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Chamber Choir and Chorus of the Bregenz Festival, in Il Trovatore (Opus Arte, 2007), 3 hours 46 mins
A gigantic blood-red monster, made of steel and flames, floating on the still waters of Lake Constance -- this is Robert Carsen's unconventional vision of the setting of Verdi's masterpiece Il Trovatore for the 60th anniversary of the Bregenz Festival.
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directed by Robert Carsen, 1954-; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1852); conducted by Thomas Rösner; choreographed by Philippe Giraudeau, 1955-; designed by Paul Steinberg, Miruna Boruzescu, Patrick Woodroffe; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Carl Tanner, Iano Tamar, Željko Lučić, Marianne Cornetti, Giovanni Battista Parodi, Deanne Meek and José Luis Ordonez, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Chamber Choir and Chorus of the Bregenz Festival, in Il Trovatore (Opus Arte, 2007), 3 hours 46 mins
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A gigantic blood-red monster, made of steel and flames, floating on the still waters of Lake Constance -- this is Robert Carsen's unconventional vision of the setting of Verdi's masterpiece Il Trovatore for the 60th anniversary of the Bregenz Festival.
Date Written / Recorded
1852, 2006-08-13
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Chamber Choir, Chorus of the Bregenz Festival, Carl Tanner, Iano Tamar, Željko Lučić, Marianne Cornetti, Giovanni Battista Parodi, Deanne Meek, José Luis Ordonez
Contributor
Philippe Giraudeau, 1955-, Thomas Rösner, Miruna Boruzescu, Salvatore Cammarano, 1801-1852, Patrick Woodroffe, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017, Paul Steinberg
Author / Creator
Philippe Giraudeau, 1955-, Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901, Robert Carsen, 1954-, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Chamber Choir, Chorus of the Bregenz Festival, Carl Tanner, Iano Tamar, Željko Lučić, Marianne Cornetti, Giovanni Battista Parodi, Deanne Meek, José Luis Ordonez
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Count di Luna, Leonora, Azucena, Manrico, Ferrando, Ines, Ruiz, Old Gypsy, Messenger
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Vespro a cappella della Beata Vergine
conducted by Giovanni Acciai, 1946-; performed by Nova Ars Cantandi (Tactus, 2006), 50 mins
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conducted by Giovanni Acciai, 1946-; performed by Nova Ars Cantandi (Tactus, 2006), 50 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2004-07-04
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Nova Ars Cantandi
Contributor
Giovanni Acciai, 1946-
Author / Creator
Nova Ars Cantandi
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Tactus
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Tactus
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Il Barbiere di Siviglia
directed by Emilio Sagi; composed by Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868 (1816); conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti; designed by Llorenç Corbella, Renata Schussheim, Eduardo Bravo; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Pratico, María Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Moncloa, Susana Cordón, Enrique Sánchez Ramos and Antonio Ortega, Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid) and Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid, in Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Opus Arte, 2005), 4 hours 2 mins
This is a performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia, performed by Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid and Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfonica de Madrid), and conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti.
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directed by Emilio Sagi; composed by Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868 (1816); conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti; designed by Llorenç Corbella, Renata Schussheim, Eduardo Bravo; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Pratico, María Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Moncloa, Susana Cordón, Enrique Sánchez Ramos and Antonio Ortega, Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid) and Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid, in Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Opus Arte, 2005), 4 hours 2 mins
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This is a performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia, performed by Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid and Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfonica de Madrid), and conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti.
Date Written / Recorded
1816, 2005-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid), Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid, Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Pratico, María Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Moncloa, Susana Cordón, Enrique Sánchez Ramos, Antonio Ortega
Contributor
Gianluigi Gelmetti, Renata Schussheim, Cesare Sterbini, 1784-1831, Eduardo Bravo, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017, Llorenç Corbella
Author / Creator
Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868, Emilio Sagi, Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid), Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid, Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Pratico, María Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Moncloa, Susana Cordón, Enrique Sánchez Ramos, Antonio Ortega
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Count Almaviva, Rosina, Figaro, Basilio, Fiorello, Ambrogio, Berta, Officer, Bartolo
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Il Trovatore
composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901; conducted by Sir Antonio 'Tony' Pappano, 1959-; produced by David Groves; performed by Ildebrando d'Arcangelo, Angela Gheorghiu, Federica Proietti, Thomas Hampson, 1955-, Roberto Alagna, 1963-, Larissa Diadkova, 1955-, Riccardo Simonetti, Andrew Busher and Enrico Facini, London Voices and London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) (Warner Music, 2005), 2 hours 22 mins
This live recording of Il Trovatore was made on a tour by La Scala in Moscow in 1964, and it has the kind of old-fashioned, blood-red passion that was perhaps only possible with all-Italian casts. Its level of intensity, even wildness, accentuates the plot's melodramatic qualities and makes it hugely compelling. O...
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composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901; conducted by Sir Antonio 'Tony' Pappano, 1959-; produced by David Groves; performed by Ildebrando d'Arcangelo, Angela Gheorghiu, Federica Proietti, Thomas Hampson, 1955-, Roberto Alagna, 1963-, Larissa Diadkova, 1955-, Riccardo Simonetti, Andrew Busher and Enrico Facini, London Voices and London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) (Warner Music, 2005), 2 hours 22 mins
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This live recording of Il Trovatore was made on a tour by La Scala in Moscow in 1964, and it has the kind of old-fashioned, blood-red passion that was perhaps only possible with all-Italian casts. Its level of intensity, even wildness, accentuates the plot's melodramatic qualities and makes it hugely compelling. Of the principals, only Giulietta Simionato as {%Azucena} is vocally inconsistent. Dramatically, its possible to forgive her since she i...
This live recording of Il Trovatore was made on a tour by La Scala in Moscow in 1964, and it has the kind of old-fashioned, blood-red passion that was perhaps only possible with all-Italian casts. Its level of intensity, even wildness, accentuates the plot's melodramatic qualities and makes it hugely compelling. Of the principals, only Giulietta Simionato as {%Azucena} is vocally inconsistent. Dramatically, its possible to forgive her since she is in fact portraying an old woman, but she doesn't begin with performance with the ideal power, although she grows vocally more secure as the performance progresses, and by the last act she is completely engaging, giving full voice to her character's rage. Gabriella Tucci is an utterly radiant {%Leonora}; her voice soars thrillingly in an impassioned performance. Carlo Bergonzi is an exemplary {%Manrico}, tender and stalwart, singing with a bright, warm, ringing tone. Piero Cappuccilli's {%di Luna} is somewhat diffident; although he is fully vocally adequate, his performance lacks the menace to be fully convincing. Ivo Vinco, on the other hand, offers a vocally and dramatically charged portrayal of {%Ferrando}. Gianandrea Gavazzeni leads the La Scala orchestra and chorus in a blazing, idiomatic, and deeply committed reading of the score. The sound is decidedly mediocre, especially toward the beginning of the opera. The stereo blend is erratic; sometimes all the sound seems to be coming out of only one speaker, but sometimes it's fine. There's generally good balance between the singers and orchestra. The level of ancillary noise is often distracting; in some of the quieter sections it's possible to hear distinct talking in the background. On the basis of Gavazzeni's riveting leadership, and especially Tucci's and Bergonzi's gripping, stellar performances, this is a version that any fan of the passion and abandon of the golden age of bel canto singing will want to investigate. ~ Stephen Eddins, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
2001
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
London Voices, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Ildebrando d'Arcangelo, Angela Gheorghiu, Federica Proietti, Thomas Hampson, 1955-, Roberto Alagna, 1963-, Larissa Diadkova, 1955-, Riccardo Simonetti, Andrew Busher, Enrico Facini
Contributor
Sir Antonio 'Tony' Pappano, 1959-, Jonathan Alolen, David Groves
Author / Creator
Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901, London Voices, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Ildebrando d'Arcangelo, Angela Gheorghiu, Federica Proietti, Thomas Hampson, 1955-, Roberto Alagna, 1963-, Larissa Diadkova, 1955-, Riccardo Simonetti, Andrew Busher, Enrico Facini
Date Published / Released
2005-11-28
Publisher
Warner Music
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Le Nozze di Figaro
composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Suvi Raj Grubb; performed by Judith Blegen, 1943- and Sir Geraint Llewellyn Evans, 1922-1992, English Chamber Orchestra (Warner Music, 2005), 3 hours 33 mins
This 1955 EMI recording of Le nozze di Figaro from the Glyndebourne Festival is deservedly a legendary account of the opera. Vittorio Gui's reading of the score is essentially conventional, in the best sense -- he avoids imposing interpretive eccentricities, and he allows the music and the drama to unfold naturall...
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composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Suvi Raj Grubb; performed by Judith Blegen, 1943- and Sir Geraint Llewellyn Evans, 1922-1992, English Chamber Orchestra (Warner Music, 2005), 3 hours 33 mins
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This 1955 EMI recording of Le nozze di Figaro from the Glyndebourne Festival is deservedly a legendary account of the opera. Vittorio Gui's reading of the score is essentially conventional, in the best sense -- he avoids imposing interpretive eccentricities, and he allows the music and the drama to unfold naturally, while remaining constantly alert to the nuances of the score's details. He's working with a superb group of expert Mozart comedians,...
This 1955 EMI recording of Le nozze di Figaro from the Glyndebourne Festival is deservedly a legendary account of the opera. Vittorio Gui's reading of the score is essentially conventional, in the best sense -- he avoids imposing interpretive eccentricities, and he allows the music and the drama to unfold naturally, while remaining constantly alert to the nuances of the score's details. He's working with a superb group of expert Mozart comedians, and he gives them the freedom and flexibility to shine both as individuals and in their ensembles. He's especially sensitive to the recitatives as vehicles to sharpen the individuality of the characters and advance the opera's humor. The sense of camaraderie among the singers, most of whom had performed the opera at the festival, is evident in the naturalness and spontaneity of the repartee. Sesto Bruscantini brings a laid-back confidence to {%Figaro} that pleasantly contrasts with the more manic interpretations that tend to characterize many performances; he is certainly not lacking in passion, but even "Se vuol ballare" has a relaxed assurance that he no doubt will be able to easily give the {%Count} the comeuppance he deserves. Graziella Sciutti is an innocent but wise {%Susanna}, and she radiantly sings. Risë Stevens sounds a little mature for {%Cherubino}, missing the youthful vocal sheen that would be ideal for the role, but her characterization is vividly drawn. As the {%Countess}, Sena Jurinac is piercingly sad in her moments of solitary reflection, and her vocal production is warm, rich, and subtly modulated. Franco Calabrese, the least well known of the principals, has a marvelously dark bass-baritone that gives the {%Count} undeniable menace. The smaller roles are all splendidly taken; Monica Sinclair as {%Marcellina} and Hugues Cuénod as {%Don Basilio} are particularly effective and expressive. The Glyndebourne Orchestra and Chorus perform with graceful ease. The sound of the early stereo recording is surprisingly clean and vibrant. This admirable version deserves the attention of any fans of the opera. ~ Stephen Eddins, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1976-08-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
English Chamber Orchestra, Judith Blegen, 1943-, Sir Geraint Llewellyn Evans, 1922-1992
Contributor
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, Neville Boyling, Suvi Raj Grubb
Author / Creator
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791, English Chamber Orchestra, Judith Blegen, 1943-, Sir Geraint Llewellyn Evans, 1922-1992
Date Published / Released
2005-11-28
Publisher
Warner Music
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Homage to Gerald Moore & Tribute to Gerald Moore
performed by Gerald Moore, 1899-1987, in Great recordings of the century (Warner Music, 2005), 4 mins
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performed by Gerald Moore, 1899-1987, in Great recordings of the century (Warner Music, 2005), 4 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Gerald Moore, 1899-1987
Author / Creator
Gerald Moore, 1899-1987
Date Published / Released
2005-11-28
Publisher
Warner Music
Series
Great recordings of the century
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Music to Hear
composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Jon Washburn, 1942-; produced by George Laverock; performed by Lorraine Reinhardt, Stephen Powell and George Roberts, Vancouver Chamber Choir (CBC Records, 2001), 1 hour 1 mins
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composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Jon Washburn, 1942-; produced by George Laverock; performed by Lorraine Reinhardt, Stephen Powell and George Roberts, Vancouver Chamber Choir (CBC Records, 2001), 1 hour 1 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Vancouver Chamber Choir, Lorraine Reinhardt, Stephen Powell, George Roberts
Contributor
Jon Washburn, 1942-, James Reid, fl. 1985, George Laverock
Author / Creator
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Vancouver Chamber Choir, Lorraine Reinhardt, Stephen Powell, George Roberts
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
CBC Records
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Partitura del Primo Libro de' canzoni francese a 4 & alcune suonate
performed by Aulos Consort (Tactus, 1997), 59 mins
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performed by Aulos Consort (Tactus, 1997), 59 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1995-08
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Aulos Consort
Author / Creator
Aulos Consort
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Tactus
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 by Tactus
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Women Composers: Music Through the Ages, vol. 4Reichardt, Louise (1779-1826)
written by Nancy B. Reich; edited by Martha Furman Schleifer and Sylvia Glickman (New York, NY: G.K. Hall & Co., 1996), 17 page(s)
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written by Nancy B. Reich; edited by Martha Furman Schleifer and Sylvia Glickman (New York, NY: G.K. Hall & Co., 1996), 17 page(s)
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Martha Furman Schleifer, Sylvia Glickman
Author / Creator
Nancy B. Reich
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
G.K. Hall & Co.
Person Discussed
Louise Reichardt, 1779-1826
Topic / Theme
Composers, Music composition, Expression in performance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996 by G.K. Hall
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