Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Giuseppe Gazzaniga's "Don Giovanni," a lesser-known gem of classical music that predates Mozart's famous opera by a few years. This 1991 release by Sony Classical offers a unique and concise take on the Don Giovanni story, presented without recitatives, making it a swift yet engaging listen at just over an hour and eight minutes.
Gazzaniga's "Don Giovanni" is performed by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra under the direction of Bruno Weil, with a stellar cast of vocalists including Douglas Johnson, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Luciana Serra, and Elzbieta Szmytka. The album features 17 tracks, each showcasing the dramatic and musical prowess of Gazzaniga's composition.
Originally part of a double-bill with another piece, "Il capriccio drammatico," Gazzaniga's work is much shorter than Mozart's but equally compelling. The opera is presented in Italian, with scenes ranging from introductions and cavatinas to duets and arias, each bringing a different facet of the story to life. The album's standout tracks include the introductory "La gran bestia è il mio padrone!" and the dramatic finale "Siedi Commendator!"
This recording is a testament to Gazzaniga's skill in crafting a compelling narrative through music, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or new to the genre, "Don Giovanni" by Giuseppe Gazzaniga offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena I: Introduzione "La gran bestia è il mio padrone!" (Pasquariello, Donna Anna, Don Giovanni)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena II: "Qual tradimento! Perfido!" (Commendatore, Don Giovanni, Pasquariello)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Johann Tilli, Douglas Johnson, Ferruccio Furlanetto
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena IV: Aria "Vicin sperai l'istante" (Duca Ottavio)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Carlo Allemano
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena VI: Cavatina "Povere femmine" (Donna Elvira)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Luciana Serra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena VII: Duetto "Dell'Italia, ed Alemagna" (Donna Elvira, Pasquariello)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Luciana Serra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena IX: Aria "Per voi nemmeno in facia" (Don Giovanni)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XI: Cavatina con Coro "Bella cosa per una ragazza" (Maturina, Pasquariello, Coro)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Elzbieta Szmytka, Ferruccio Furlanetto
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XII: Aria "A me schiaffi sul mio viso!" (Biagio)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XIV: Aria "Se pur degna voi mi fare" (Maturina)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XVIII: Duetto "Per quanto ben ti guardo" (Donna Elvira, Maturina)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Luciana Serra, Elzbieta Szmytka
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XX: Duetto "Signor Commendatore..." (Don Giovanni, Pasquariello, La Statua)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XXII: Aria "Sposa più a voi non sono" (Donna Elvira)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XXIII: ConcertinoGiuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XXIII: Recitativo "Ma potere del mondo!" (Pasquariello, Don Giovanni)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XXIII: Finale "Far devi un brindisi alla città" (Don Giovanni, Pasquariello, Lanterna, Commendatore)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Douglas Johnson, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Helmut Wildhaber, Johann Tilli
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena XXIV: "Siedi Commendator!" (Don Giovanni, Commendatore, Pasquariello)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Johann Tilli, Ferruccio Furlanetto
Don Giovanni (Version without Recitatives): Scena Ultima: "Qual strepito è questo..." (Lanterna, Maturina, Donna Elvira, Donna Ximena, Duca Ottavio, Pasquariello)Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Bruno Weil, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
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