Dive into the tumultuous world of the French Revolution with Umberto Giordano's powerful opera, "André Chénier." This captivating work, released on August 29, 2014, under The Art of Singing label, is a masterful blend of passion, drama, and historical intrigue. Spanning four acts and lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes, this opera is a vivid portrayal of the ill-fated love between a daring poet and an aristocratic lady, set against the backdrop of revolutionary fervor.
Giordano's "André Chénier" is a verismo opera, a style known for its gritty realism and intense, relatable characters. The opera is loosely based on the life of the French Romantic poet André Chénier, weaving a tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom. The libretto, penned by Luigi Illica, is inspired by the poet's life and offers a poignant commentary on the human condition during times of upheaval.
The album features a rich tapestry of arias and ensembles that showcase the depth and range of the human voice. From the soaring melodies of "Heil Dir, o Geliebte" to the dramatic intensity of "Dumouriez, Jakobiner und Verräter," each track is a testament to Giordano's compositional genius. The opera's immediate success upon its premiere at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan is a testament to its enduring appeal.
"André Chénier" is not just an opera; it's an experience that transports you to a time of revolutionary zeal and personal sacrifice. The opera's themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for justice resonate deeply, making it a timeless piece of musical storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Giordano's "André Chénier" promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of human drama.
Tracks
André Chenier, Akt I: "Das blaue Sofa stellt hierher"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Du Alter, dienst von der Wiege bis zur Bahre"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Geht' und beeilt euch!"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Ah, das muß ich sagen"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Ja, treiben wir lieber andere Dinge"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Und Ihr, mein Herr!"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Verwundet habt ihr mich"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Den Blick hatte ich einst erhoben"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Ach, verzeihet mir"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt II: "Ein blauer Teufel"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt II: "Glaube an Mächte"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt II: "Die Schrift ist richtig, eine Frauenhand"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt II: "Nimm Deinen Paß und reise!"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt I: "Da ist der Altar!"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt II: "Heil Dir, o Geliebte"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt II: "Maddalena di Coigny"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt III: "Dumouriez, Jakobiner und Verräter"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt III: "Ich bin die alte Madelon"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt III: "Ein Feind des Vaterlandes"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt III: "Charles Gerard"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt III: "Von Blut gerötet"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt III: "Der himmlichen Stimme folgt' ich"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt III: "Ich war Soldat"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt III: "Man wird die Zeugen hören"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt IV: "Ich bedaure sehr"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt IV: "Gleich einem Frühlingsabend"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt IV: "Ihm ist gestattet worden"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt IV: "Du kommst daher"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
André Chenier, Akt IV: "Die Liebe singt"Umberto Giordano, Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, Winfried Zillig, Karl Friedrich, Karl Kronenberg, Maud Cunitz, Christa Ludwig, Georg Stern, Walter Jenkel, Frithjof Sentpaul, Sanders Schier
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