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Die Jahreszeiten: Concert 1959
composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809; conducted by Hans Müller-Kray; performed by Agnes Giebel, Fritz Wunderlich, 1930-1966 and Kieth Engen, 1925-2004, SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart and HR Radio Chorus, Frankfurt (Südwestrundfunk (SWR), 2012), 2 hours 9 mins
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composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809; conducted by Hans Müller-Kray; performed by Agnes Giebel, Fritz Wunderlich, 1930-1966 and Kieth Engen, 1925-2004, SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart and HR Radio Chorus, Frankfurt (Südwestrundfunk (SWR), 2012), 2 hours 9 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart, HR Radio Chorus, Frankfurt, Agnes Giebel, Fritz Wunderlich, 1930-1966, Kieth Engen, 1925-2004
Contributor
Hans Müller-Kray
Author / Creator
Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809, SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart, HR Radio Chorus, Frankfurt, Agnes Giebel, Fritz Wunderlich, 1930-1966, Kieth Engen, 1925-2004
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Südwestrundfunk (SWR)
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Copyright © 2012 by Hänssler Classic
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Verdi: Otello (CD 1)
composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901; conducted by Alain Lombard, fl. 1962-1989; produced by Ivan Pastor, fl. 1986; performed by Vincent Le Texier, Dino di Domenico, Alain Gabriel, Matteo Manuguerra, Giuseppe Giacomini, Dame Margaret Price, 1941-2011 and Martine Mahé, Choeurs de la Philharmonie Slovaque de Bratislava and Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine (Forlane CI, 2010), 1 hour 4 mins
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composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901; conducted by Alain Lombard, fl. 1962-1989; produced by Ivan Pastor, fl. 1986; performed by Vincent Le Texier, Dino di Domenico, Alain Gabriel, Matteo Manuguerra, Giuseppe Giacomini, Dame Margaret Price, 1941-2011 and Martine Mahé, Choeurs de la Philharmonie Slovaque de Bratislava and Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine (Forlane CI, 2010), 1 hour 4 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Choeurs de la Philharmonie Slovaque de Bratislava, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Vincent Le Texier, Dino di Domenico, Alain Gabriel, Matteo Manuguerra, Giuseppe Giacomini, Dame Margaret Price, 1941-2011, Martine Mahé
Contributor
Alain Lombard, fl. 1962-1989, Jean-Marc Laisne, Ivan Pastor, fl. 1986
Author / Creator
Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901, Choeurs de la Philharmonie Slovaque de Bratislava, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Vincent Le Texier, Dino di Domenico, Alain Gabriel, Matteo Manuguerra, Giuseppe Giacomini, Dame Margaret Price, 1941-2011, Martine Mahé
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Forlane CI
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Un Ballo in Maschera
directed by Mario Martone; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1859); conducted by Jesús López-Cobos, 1940-; choreographed by Duncan Macfarlane; designed by Sergio Tramonti, Bruno Schwengel, David Harvey; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Marcelo Álvarez, 1962-, Violeta Urmana, Carlos Álvarez, 1966-, Elena Zaremba, Alessandra Marianelli, Borja Quiza, 1982-, Miguel Sola, Scott Wilde, Orlando Niz and César San Martín, Madrid Teatro Real Chorus and Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid), in Un Ballo in Maschera (Opus Arte, 2010), 2 hours 24 mins
A Melodrama in three actsPassion, loyalty and political conspiracy are the three pillars of Un ballo in maschera (1859), the most operatic of all operas. Set in 19th-century Boston, Mario Martones atmospheric production for the Teatro Real brings out all the innate theatricality and drama of Verdi's work. World fa...
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directed by Mario Martone; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1859); conducted by Jesús López-Cobos, 1940-; choreographed by Duncan Macfarlane; designed by Sergio Tramonti, Bruno Schwengel, David Harvey; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Marcelo Álvarez, 1962-, Violeta Urmana, Carlos Álvarez, 1966-, Elena Zaremba, Alessandra Marianelli, Borja Quiza, 1982-, Miguel Sola, Scott Wilde, Orlando Niz and César San Martín, Madrid Teatro Real Chorus and Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid), in Un Ballo in Maschera (Opus Arte, 2010), 2 hours 24 mins
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A Melodrama in three actsPassion, loyalty and political conspiracy are the three pillars of Un ballo in maschera (1859), the most operatic of all operas. Set in 19th-century Boston, Mario Martones atmospheric production for the Teatro Real brings out all the innate theatricality and drama of Verdi's work. World famous Argentinean tenor Marcelo Alvarez, in the role of Riccardo, leads a fabulous cast including Lithuanian soprano Violeta Urmana as h...
A Melodrama in three actsPassion, loyalty and political conspiracy are the three pillars of Un ballo in maschera (1859), the most operatic of all operas. Set in 19th-century Boston, Mario Martones atmospheric production for the Teatro Real brings out all the innate theatricality and drama of Verdi's work. World famous Argentinean tenor Marcelo Alvarez, in the role of Riccardo, leads a fabulous cast including Lithuanian soprano Violeta Urmana as his lover Amelia, and Elena Zaremba as the witch Ulrica. Jesus Lopez Cobos conducts the Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real in a performance that emphasises the lyricism and majesty of this wonderful work, in which grand opera and opera comique are woven together with classic Italian style.Riccardo: Marcelo Alvarez Amelia: Violeta Urmana Renato: Marco Vratogna Ulrico: Elena ZarembaOscar: Alessandra Marianelli Silvano: Borja QuizaSamuel: Miguel SolaTom: Scott WildeA Judge: Orlando NizAmelias Servant: César San MartínChorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real(Madrid Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)Conductor: Jesus Lopez CobosStage Director: Mario Martone
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Date Written / Recorded
1859, 2008-09-28
Field of Study
Classical Music
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Madrid Teatro Real Chorus, Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid), Marcelo Álvarez, 1962-, Violeta Urmana, Carlos Álvarez, 1966-, Elena Zaremba, Alessandra Marianelli, Borja Quiza, 1982-, Miguel Sola, Scott Wilde, Orlando Niz, César San Martín
Contributor
Duncan Macfarlane, Jesús López-Cobos, 1940-, Bruno Schwengel, Antonio Somma, 1809-1864, David Harvey, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017, Sergio Tramonti
Author / Creator
Duncan Macfarlane, Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901, Mario Martone, Madrid Teatro Real Chorus, Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid), Marcelo Álvarez, 1962-, Violeta Urmana, Carlos Álvarez, 1966-, Elena Zaremba, Alessandra Marianelli, Borja Quiza, 1982-, Miguel Sola, Scott Wilde, Orlando Niz, César San Martín
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Riccardo, Amélie, Renato, Ulrica, Oscar, Silvano, Samuel, Tom, Judge, Amelia's Servant
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La Bohème
conducted by Andris Nelsons; designed by Julia Trevelyan Oman, Julia Trevelyan Oman, John Charlton; performed by Gabriele Viviani, Teodor Ilincăi, 1983-, Kostas Smoriginas, 1953-, Jacques Imbrailo, Hibla Gerzmava, 1970-, Alan Duffield, Inna Dukach, Donald Maxwell, Jonathan Coad and Jeremy White, Tiffin Children's Chorus, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in La Bohème (Opus Arte, 2010), 1 hour 53 mins
John Copley's enduring production of one of the most famously melodious and popular of all operas is a classic of the Royal Opera repertory. With historically accurate designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman and an excellent cast headed by Hibla Gerzmava and Teodor Ilincai, this 2009 revival, in which conductor Andris Nel...
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conducted by Andris Nelsons; designed by Julia Trevelyan Oman, Julia Trevelyan Oman, John Charlton; performed by Gabriele Viviani, Teodor Ilincăi, 1983-, Kostas Smoriginas, 1953-, Jacques Imbrailo, Hibla Gerzmava, 1970-, Alan Duffield, Inna Dukach, Donald Maxwell, Jonathan Coad and Jeremy White, Tiffin Children's Chorus, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in La Bohème (Opus Arte, 2010), 1 hour 53 mins
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John Copley's enduring production of one of the most famously melodious and popular of all operas is a classic of the Royal Opera repertory. With historically accurate designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman and an excellent cast headed by Hibla Gerzmava and Teodor Ilincai, this 2009 revival, in which conductor Andris Nelsons makes a distinguished Royal Opera House debut, does full justice to Puccini's masterpiece. Filmed in High Definition and recorded...
John Copley's enduring production of one of the most famously melodious and popular of all operas is a classic of the Royal Opera repertory. With historically accurate designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman and an excellent cast headed by Hibla Gerzmava and Teodor Ilincai, this 2009 revival, in which conductor Andris Nelsons makes a distinguished Royal Opera House debut, does full justice to Puccini's masterpiece. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound.Recorded live from the Royal Opera House, London in June 2009
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Date Written / Recorded
2009
Field of Study
Classical Music
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Tiffin Children's Chorus, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Gabriele Viviani, Teodor Ilincăi, 1983-, Kostas Smoriginas, 1953-, Jacques Imbrailo, Hibla Gerzmava, 1970-, Alan Duffield, Inna Dukach, Donald Maxwell, Jonathan Coad, Jeremy White
Contributor
Andris Nelsons, Julia Trevelyan Oman, John Charlton
Author / Creator
Tiffin Children's Chorus, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Gabriele Viviani, Teodor Ilincăi, 1983-, Kostas Smoriginas, 1953-, Jacques Imbrailo, Hibla Gerzmava, 1970-, Alan Duffield, Inna Dukach, Donald Maxwell, Jonathan Coad, Jeremy White
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera
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Choruses
composed by Richard Wagner, 1813-1883; conducted by Wilhelm Pitz; performed by Chor der Bayreuther Festspiele (Bayreuth Festival Chorus) and Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele (Bayreuth Festival Orchestra) (Deutsche Grammophon, 2010), 53 mins
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composed by Richard Wagner, 1813-1883; conducted by Wilhelm Pitz; performed by Chor der Bayreuther Festspiele (Bayreuth Festival Chorus) and Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele (Bayreuth Festival Orchestra) (Deutsche Grammophon, 2010), 53 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1989
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Chor der Bayreuther Festspiele (Bayreuth Festival Chorus), Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele (Bayreuth Festival Orchestra)
Contributor
Wilhelm Pitz
Author / Creator
Richard Wagner, 1813-1883, Chor der Bayreuther Festspiele (Bayreuth Festival Chorus), Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele (Bayreuth Festival Orchestra)
Date Published / Released
2010-06-22
Publisher
Deutsche Grammophon
Copyright Message
(C) 1989 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
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Acis and Galatea
directed by Wayne McGregor, 1970-; conducted by Christopher Hogwood, 1941-2014; choreographed by Wayne McGregor, 1970-; designed by Hildegard Bechtler, 1951-, Hildegard Bechtler, 1951-, Lucy Carter; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Danielle de Niese, Charles Workman, Paul Agnew, Matthew Rose and Ji-Min Park, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Royal Ballet and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Acis and Galatea (Opus Arte, 2010), 1 hour 49 mins
Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, on 8th April 2009.Christopher Hogwood conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and a distinguished cast including Danielle de Niese and Charles Workman in Wayne McGregor's new production of Handel's opera in which The Royal Opera and The Roya...
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directed by Wayne McGregor, 1970-; conducted by Christopher Hogwood, 1941-2014; choreographed by Wayne McGregor, 1970-; designed by Hildegard Bechtler, 1951-, Hildegard Bechtler, 1951-, Lucy Carter; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Danielle de Niese, Charles Workman, Paul Agnew, Matthew Rose and Ji-Min Park, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Royal Ballet and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Acis and Galatea (Opus Arte, 2010), 1 hour 49 mins
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Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, on 8th April 2009.Christopher Hogwood conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and a distinguished cast including Danielle de Niese and Charles Workman in Wayne McGregor's new production of Handel's opera in which The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet appear in a rare and beautifully crafted collaboration. Galatea, a nymph and demi-goddess: Danielle de NieseAcis, a shepherd:...
Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, on 8th April 2009.Christopher Hogwood conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and a distinguished cast including Danielle de Niese and Charles Workman in Wayne McGregor's new production of Handel's opera in which The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet appear in a rare and beautifully crafted collaboration. Galatea, a nymph and demi-goddess: Danielle de NieseAcis, a shepherd: Charles WorkmanDamon, a shepherd: Paul AgnewPolyphemus, a giant: Matthew RoseCoridon, a shepherd: Ji-Min ParkDancers of The Royal Ballet:Galatea: Lauren CuthbertsonAcis: Edward WatsonDamon: Steven McRaePolyphemus: Eric UnderwoodCoridon: Paul KayThe Royal Opera Extra ChorusOrchestra of the Age of EnlightenmentConductor: Christopher HogwoodDirector: Wayne McGregor
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Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Royal Ballet, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Danielle de Niese, Charles Workman, Paul Agnew, Matthew Rose, Ji-Min Park
Contributor
Wayne McGregor, 1970-, Christopher Hogwood, 1941-2014, Hildegard Bechtler, 1951-, Lucy Carter, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017
Author / Creator
Wayne McGregor, 1970-, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Royal Ballet, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Danielle de Niese, Charles Workman, Paul Agnew, Matthew Rose, Ji-Min Park
Date Published / Released
2010-01
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Acis, Galatea, Damon, Polyphemus, Corydon
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La Gazzetta
directed by Dario Fo, 1926-2016; composed by Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868 (1816); conducted by Maurizio Barbacini; choreographed by Sebastiano Mario di Bella; designed by Dario Fo, 1926-2016, Dario Fo, 1926-2016, Franco Marri; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Cinzia Forte, Bruno Pratico, Pietro Spagnoli, Charles Workman, Agata Bienkowska, Marisa Martins, Simon Orfila, 1976- and Marc Canturri, Orchestra Academy of the Gran Teatre del Liceu and Intermezzo Choir, in La Gazzetta (Opus Arte, 2009), 2 hours 35 mins
Recorded in 2005 under the musical direction of Maurizio Barbacini, Dario Fo's production brings fresh vitality and colour to the story of Lisetta, and of her father's attempts to find a husband for her through an advertisement in the newspaper La Gazzetta.
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directed by Dario Fo, 1926-2016; composed by Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868 (1816); conducted by Maurizio Barbacini; choreographed by Sebastiano Mario di Bella; designed by Dario Fo, 1926-2016, Dario Fo, 1926-2016, Franco Marri; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Cinzia Forte, Bruno Pratico, Pietro Spagnoli, Charles Workman, Agata Bienkowska, Marisa Martins, Simon Orfila, 1976- and Marc Canturri, Orchestra Academy of the Gran Teatre del Liceu and Intermezzo Choir, in La Gazzetta (Opus Arte, 2009), 2 hours 35 mins
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Recorded in 2005 under the musical direction of Maurizio Barbacini, Dario Fo's production brings fresh vitality and colour to the story of Lisetta, and of her father's attempts to find a husband for her through an advertisement in the newspaper La Gazzetta.
Date Written / Recorded
1816, 2005-07-03
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra Academy of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Intermezzo Choir, Cinzia Forte, Bruno Pratico, Pietro Spagnoli, Charles Workman, Agata Bienkowska, Marisa Martins, Simon Orfila, 1976-, Marc Canturri
Contributor
Sebastiano Mario di Bella, Maurizio Barbacini, Dario Fo, 1926-2016, Giuseppe Palomba, 1765-1825, Franco Marri, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017
Author / Creator
Sebastiano Mario di Bella, Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868, Dario Fo, 1926-2016, Orchestra Academy of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Intermezzo Choir, Cinzia Forte, Bruno Pratico, Pietro Spagnoli, Charles Workman, Agata Bienkowska, Marisa Martins, Simon Orfila, 1976-, Marc Canturri
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Lisetta, Don Pomponio Storione, Filippo, Alberto, Madame La Rose, Doralice, Monsieur Traversen, Anselmo
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Die Entführung aus dem Serail
directed by Johan Simons; composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (1782); conducted by Constantinos Carydis; designed by Bert Neumann, Nina von Mechow, Lothar Baumgarte; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Laura Aikin, Edgaras Montvidas, Kurt Rydl, Mojca Erdmann, Michael Smallwood and Steven van Watermeulen, Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera) and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, in Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Opus Arte, 2009), 2 hours 55 mins
Johan Simons feisty production of Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail is an intelligently innovative account of Mozart's 1782 comic tale of abduction, love, loyalty and forgiveness. Kurt Rydls Osmin is hilarious, with just the right edge of latent thuggery; Mojca Erdmanns smart and cheeky Blonde sports a red riding coat...
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directed by Johan Simons; composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (1782); conducted by Constantinos Carydis; designed by Bert Neumann, Nina von Mechow, Lothar Baumgarte; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Laura Aikin, Edgaras Montvidas, Kurt Rydl, Mojca Erdmann, Michael Smallwood and Steven van Watermeulen, Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera) and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, in Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Opus Arte, 2009), 2 hours 55 mins
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Johan Simons feisty production of Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail is an intelligently innovative account of Mozart's 1782 comic tale of abduction, love, loyalty and forgiveness. Kurt Rydls Osmin is hilarious, with just the right edge of latent thuggery; Mojca Erdmanns smart and cheeky Blonde sports a red riding coat, high latex boots and a belt that she is not afraid to use on the men! Laura Aikins Konstanze, torn between true love and obligation,...
Johan Simons feisty production of Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail is an intelligently innovative account of Mozart's 1782 comic tale of abduction, love, loyalty and forgiveness. Kurt Rydls Osmin is hilarious, with just the right edge of latent thuggery; Mojca Erdmanns smart and cheeky Blonde sports a red riding coat, high latex boots and a belt that she is not afraid to use on the men! Laura Aikins Konstanze, torn between true love and obligation, reveals a vast range of human emotions and Edgaras Montvidas Belmonte portrays his coming-of-age with clarity and genuine charisma. The performance is whipped up to a feverish pitch in the pit by Constantinos Carydis, the orchestra and chorus responding with fleet virtuosity. This ground-breaking performance delivers everything one could wish for from a Mozart opera, combining thrilling energy with a profound sense of lyrical beauty and truth.
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Date Written / Recorded
1782, 2008-02-26
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera), Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Laura Aikin, Edgaras Montvidas, Kurt Rydl, Mojca Erdmann, Michael Smallwood, Steven van Watermeulen
Contributor
Constantinos Carydis, Nina von Mechow, Johann Gottlieb Stephanie, 1741-1800, Lothar Baumgarte, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017, Bert Neumann
Author / Creator
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791, Johan Simons, Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera), Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Laura Aikin, Edgaras Montvidas, Kurt Rydl, Mojca Erdmann, Michael Smallwood, Steven van Watermeulen
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Bassa Selim, Konstanze, Blonde, Belmonte, Pedrillo, Osmin, Klaas
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Saint François d'Assise
directed by Pierre Audi; composed by Olivier Messiaen, 1908-1992 (1979); conducted by Ingo Metzmacher; designed by Jean Kalman, fl. 1979, Angelo Figus, Jean Kalman, fl. 1979; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Camilla Tilling, Rod Gilfry, Hubert Delamboye, Henk Neven, Tom Randle, Donald Kaasch, Armand Arapian, Jan Willem Baljet and André Morsch, The Hague Philharmonic and Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera), in Saint François d'Assise (Opus Arte, 2009), 4 hours 37 mins
Messiaen's breathtakingly intense opera on the life of St Francis of Assisi stars Rod Gilfry as the charismatic visionary, beguiled by the glory of creation, yet fearful of both its imperfections and its transience. Pierre Audi's thoroughly engaging production for The Netherlands Opera brings out the naive imagery...
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directed by Pierre Audi; composed by Olivier Messiaen, 1908-1992 (1979); conducted by Ingo Metzmacher; designed by Jean Kalman, fl. 1979, Angelo Figus, Jean Kalman, fl. 1979; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Camilla Tilling, Rod Gilfry, Hubert Delamboye, Henk Neven, Tom Randle, Donald Kaasch, Armand Arapian, Jan Willem Baljet and André Morsch, The Hague Philharmonic and Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera), in Saint François d'Assise (Opus Arte, 2009), 4 hours 37 mins
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Messiaen's breathtakingly intense opera on the life of St Francis of Assisi stars Rod Gilfry as the charismatic visionary, beguiled by the glory of creation, yet fearful of both its imperfections and its transience. Pierre Audi's thoroughly engaging production for The Netherlands Opera brings out the naive imagery, the grandeur, and above all the vast tenderness of the resplendent score, revealed as a grandiose ritual with the meaning and purpose...
Messiaen's breathtakingly intense opera on the life of St Francis of Assisi stars Rod Gilfry as the charismatic visionary, beguiled by the glory of creation, yet fearful of both its imperfections and its transience. Pierre Audi's thoroughly engaging production for The Netherlands Opera brings out the naive imagery, the grandeur, and above all the vast tenderness of the resplendent score, revealed as a grandiose ritual with the meaning and purpose of life as its central theme. But the real drama of the work takes place in the orchestra. Elevated to stupendous heights by the sublimely inspired Ingo Metzmacher, The Hague Philharmonic and the Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera combine forces with a brilliant cast to produce the finest possible musical pilgrimage.
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Date Written / Recorded
1979, 2008-06-16
Field of Study
Classical Music
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
The Hague Philharmonic, Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera), Camilla Tilling, Rod Gilfry, Hubert Delamboye, Henk Neven, Tom Randle, Donald Kaasch, Armand Arapian, Jan Willem Baljet, André Morsch
Contributor
Ingo Metzmacher, Angelo Figus, Olivier Messiaen, 1908-1992, Jean Kalman, fl. 1979, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017
Author / Creator
Olivier Messiaen, 1908-1992, Pierre Audi, The Hague Philharmonic, Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera), Camilla Tilling, Rod Gilfry, Hubert Delamboye, Henk Neven, Tom Randle, Donald Kaasch, Armand Arapian, Jan Willem Baljet, André Morsch
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Francis of Assisi, Ange, Lépreux, Brother Leo, Frère Massée, Frère Elie, Frère Bernard, Frère Sylvestre, Frère Rufin
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Don Giovanni
directed by Francesca Zambello, 1956-; composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (1787); conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, 1925-2010; choreographed by Stephen Mear; designed by Maria Björnson, Maria Björnson, Paul Pyant, 1953-; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Simon Keenlyside, 1959-, Kyle Ketelsen, Eric Halfvarson, Marina Poplavskaya, Joyce DiDonato, 1969-, Ramón Vargas, 1960-, Miah Persson, 1969- and Robert Gleadow, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Don Giovanni (Opus Arte, 2009), 3 hours 23 mins
Don Giovanni is one of the timeless classics of all opera. Mozart's music, and the words of his great collaborator Da Ponte, are brought to life in Francesca Zambello's engrossing production from 2002 with its rich and colourful designs by Maria Bjornson. The music is memorable, dramatic and enjoyable: from the se...
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directed by Francesca Zambello, 1956-; composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (1787); conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, 1925-2010; choreographed by Stephen Mear; designed by Maria Björnson, Maria Björnson, Paul Pyant, 1953-; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Simon Keenlyside, 1959-, Kyle Ketelsen, Eric Halfvarson, Marina Poplavskaya, Joyce DiDonato, 1969-, Ramón Vargas, 1960-, Miah Persson, 1969- and Robert Gleadow, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Don Giovanni (Opus Arte, 2009), 3 hours 23 mins
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Don Giovanni is one of the timeless classics of all opera. Mozart's music, and the words of his great collaborator Da Ponte, are brought to life in Francesca Zambello's engrossing production from 2002 with its rich and colourful designs by Maria Bjornson. The music is memorable, dramatic and enjoyable: from the seductive solo voices of the famous 'La ci darem la mano' to the fabulous ensemble as Don Giovanni's infatuated conquests, vengeful victi...
Don Giovanni is one of the timeless classics of all opera. Mozart's music, and the words of his great collaborator Da Ponte, are brought to life in Francesca Zambello's engrossing production from 2002 with its rich and colourful designs by Maria Bjornson. The music is memorable, dramatic and enjoyable: from the seductive solo voices of the famous 'La ci darem la mano' to the fabulous ensemble as Don Giovanni's infatuated conquests, vengeful victims and their outraged relatives join forces for justice. And retribution does finally come to Don Giovanni, a serial womanizer and a murderer, with the searing flames of Hell ready to engulf him. Simon Keenlyside heads the outstanding cast, conducted by renowned Mozart expert Charles Mackerras.
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Date Written / Recorded
1787, 2008-09-12
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Simon Keenlyside, 1959-, Kyle Ketelsen, Eric Halfvarson, Marina Poplavskaya, Joyce DiDonato, 1969-, Ramón Vargas, 1960-, Miah Persson, 1969-, Robert Gleadow
Contributor
Stephen Mear, Sir Charles Mackerras, 1925-2010, Maria Björnson, Lorenzo Da Ponte, 1749-1838, Paul Pyant, 1953-, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017
Author / Creator
Stephen Mear, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791, Francesca Zambello, 1956-, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Simon Keenlyside, 1959-, Kyle Ketelsen, Eric Halfvarson, Marina Poplavskaya, Joyce DiDonato, 1969-, Ramón Vargas, 1960-, Miah Persson, 1969-, Robert Gleadow
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Don Giovanni, Commendatore, Donna Anna, Don Ottavio, Donna Elvira, Leporello, Masetto, Zerlina
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