Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Italian classical music with Claudio Scimone's "Italian Wonders," a monumental collection set to release on April 10, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label. This extraordinary album spans a generous duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes, featuring a staggering 70 tracks that showcase the pinnacle of Italian musical heritage.
Claudio Scimone, renowned for his mastery and dedication to classical music, curates a journey through the ages with works from legendary composers such as Vivaldi, Rossini, Corelli, and many more. The album is a testament to Scimone's artistic vision and his deep-rooted connection to the musical traditions of Italy.
From the lively and vibrant "The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi to the operatic brilliance of Rossini's "L'italiana in Algeri," each piece is performed with precision and passion. The collection also includes lesser-known gems like Denza's "Occhi di fata" and Respighi's "Antiche danze ed arie," offering a comprehensive exploration of Italian musical genius.
"Italian Wonders" is not just an album; it is a celebration of Italy's musical legacy, meticulously crafted to provide an enriching experience for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre. Whether you are drawn to the elegance of baroque compositions or the drama of opera, this album promises a captivating journey through the timeless beauty of Italian classical music.
Tracks
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 "Spring": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Piero Toso, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 "Spring": II. Largo e pianissimo sempreAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Piero Toso, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 "Spring": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Piero Toso, I Solisti Veneti
Rossini: Sonate a quattro No. 3 in C Major: I. AllegroGioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Rossini: Sonate a quattro No. 3 in C Major: II. AndanteGioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Rossini: Sonate a quattro No. 3 in C Major: III. ModeratoGioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Denza: Occhi di fataLuigi Denza, Ruggero Raimondi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Alessandro Pitrelli, Bonifacio Bianchi, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Alessandro Pitrelli, Bonifacio Bianchi, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Alessandro Pitrelli, Bonifacio Bianchi, I Solisti Veneti
Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: I. Vivace - Allegro - AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: II. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: III. Andante - LargoArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: IV. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: V. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Albinoni / Arr. Giazotto: Adagio in G MinorTomaso Albinoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Torelli: Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 6 "In forma di pastorale per il santo Natale"Giuseppe Torelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Respighi: Antiche danze ed arie: Suite No. 1, P. 109: I. Balletto detto "Il conte Orlando"Ottorino Respighi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Respighi: Antiche danze ed arie: Suite No. 1, P. 109: II. GagliardaOttorino Respighi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Respighi: Antiche danze ed arie: Suite No. 1, P. 109: III. VillanellaOttorino Respighi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Respighi: Antiche danze ed arie: Suite No. 1, P. 109: IV. Passo mezzo e mascheradaOttorino Respighi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Concerto for Viola d'amore and Lute in D Minor, RV 540: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Nane Calabrese, Orlando Christoforetti, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Concerto for Viola d'amore and Lute in D Minor, RV 540: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Nane Calabrese, Orlando Christoforetti, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Concerto for Viola d'amore and Lute in D Minor, RV 540: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Nane Calabrese, Orlando Christoforetti, I Solisti Veneti
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Dei Pappatacci s'avanza il coro" (Lindoro, Coro, Taddeo, Mustafà)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Non sei tu che il grado eletto brami aver di Pappatacci?" (Isabella, Mustafà, Coro, Lindoro, Taddeo)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Marilyn Horne, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Son l'aure seconde" (Coro, Lindoro, Isabella, Taddeo, Mustafà)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Marilyn Horne, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Mio signore! Mio marito!" (Elvira, Zulma, Lindoro, Mustafà, Haly, Taddeo, Isabella, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Clara Foti, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Kathleen Battle, Marilyn Horne, Nicola Zaccaria, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: I. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Pierre Pierlot, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: II. AdagioTomaso Albinoni, Pierre Pierlot, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: III. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Pierre Pierlot, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Tosti: MaliaFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Ruggero Raimondi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": I. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": II. Fantasmi. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": III. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": V. Il sonno. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Paisiello: Mandolin Concerto in C Major: II. AllegroGiovanni Paisiello, Ugo Orlandi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Paisiello: Mandolin Concerto in C Major: II. LarghettoGiovanni Paisiello, Ugo Orlandi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Paisiello: Mandolon Concerto in C Major: III. AllegroGiovanni Paisiello, Ugo Orlandi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Bertoni: Veni Creator: I. Veni CreatorFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Swedish Radio Choir
Bertoni: Veni Creator: II. Qui dicerris ParaclitusFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Patricia Schuman
Bertoni: Veni Creator: III. Veni CreatorFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Swedish Radio Choir
Bertoni: Veni Creator: IV. Accende lumen sensibusFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Margarita Zimmermann, Patricia Schuman
Bertoni: Veni Creator: V. Veni CreatorFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Swedish Radio Choir
Bertoni: Veni Creator: VI. Deo Patri sit gloriaFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Margarita Zimmermann
Bertoni: Veni Creator: VII. Veni CreatorFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Swedish Radio Choir
Boccherini: Symphony in D Minor, Op. 12 No. 4, G. 506 "La casa del diavolo": I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro assaiLuigi Boccherini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Boccherini: Symphony in D Minor, Op. 12 No. 4, G. 506 "La casa del diavolo": II. Andantino con motoLuigi Boccherini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Boccherini: Symphony in D Minor, Op. 12 No. 4, G. 506 "La casa del diavolo": III. Andante sostenuto - Allegro con motoLuigi Boccherini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
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