Immerse yourself in the timeless masterpiece "L'Orfeo" by Claudio Monteverdi, a seminal work in the world of classical opera. Released on November 11, 2022, under the Conservatorio Vivaldi label, this album captures the essence of Monteverdi's genius, blending the rich traditions of Renaissance music with the emerging styles of the Baroque period. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through the five acts of this iconic opera, complete with a sinfonia, prologue, and a rich tapestry of musical scenes.
"L'Orfeo" is an opera in a prologue and five acts, with a libretto by Alessandro Striggio the Younger. The story, based on the Greek myth of Orpheus, is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the power of music. Monteverdi's composition is notable for its innovative use of harmony, melody, and orchestration, making it a cornerstone of the early Baroque era. The album features a range of vocal and instrumental performances that bring the dramatic narrative to life, showcasing the depth and versatility of Monteverdi's musical language.
This recording is a testament to the enduring appeal of "L'Orfeo," which has been performed and celebrated by opera houses and festivals around the world, including notable productions at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence and Garsington Opera. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado of classical music or a newcomer to the world of opera, this album offers a captivating exploration of one of the most influential works in the history of Western music.
This LP was released in 1983.
Tracks
Sinfonia inizialeClaudio Monteverdi, Franco Celio, Chen Cheng, Zijing Tian, Xu Zhe, Gloria Conte, Chao Jingyang, Maura De Agostini, Giuseppe Maggi, Anna Roveta, Beniamino Borciani, Giulia Ciuffreda, Federica Rolli, Giulia Cantone, Carolina Pace, Yuquing Jing, Leonardo Di Biase, Ruijue Liang, Mingxuan Zhang, Irina Levchenkova, Anita Maiocco, Laura Pasquale, Huan Zhao, Beatrice Santapà, Giorgia Zanin, Xinyuan Wu, Ziqian Hao, Cristina Verdecchia, Michele Alziati, Lou Zixin, Daniele Rodi, Claudio Adriani, Giulia Scarone, Mirko Guadagnini, Martina Starvaggi, Elisa Barbero, Anna Scolaro, Marco Calderara, Bogdana Konysheva, Michela Giordano, Maddalena Boeris, Stefano Mati, Sofia Ferri, Mirella Pisano, Frederic Zigante, Gabriele Spina, Xiangyu Wan, Maximiliano Danta Texiera, Francesco Zoccali, Alessio Platinetti
Prologo musicaClaudio Monteverdi, Martina Fracchia, Irina Levchenkova, Giulia Ciuffreda, Simone Telandro, Beatrice Santapà, Carolina Pace, Riccardo Medile, Giorgio Dini, Fausto Galli, Anita Maiocco, Emanuele Colosetti, Beibei Wang, Laura Pasquale, Shuai Geng, Alessia Giovannitti, Huan Zhao, Ziqian Hao, Alice Scibetta, Michele Alziati, Xinyuan Wu, Daniele Rodi, Lou Zixin, Nicola Simion, Mirko Guadagnini, Giulia Medicina, Elisa Barbero, Riccardo Ristori, Bogdana Konysheva, Matteo Valivano, Maddalena Boeris, Stefano Mati, Yuquing Jing, Gianfranco Migliardi, Zijing Tian, Xinghui Li, Xiangyu Wan, Maximiliano Danta Texiera, Gabriele Spina, Giuseppe Maggi, Francesco Zoccali, Xu Zhe, Giulia Cantone, Lorenzo Medicina, Ruiyu Liu, Chao Jingyang, Marco Robba, Anna Roveta, Beniamino Borciani, Wan Xiangyu
Atto 1 (1)Claudio Monteverdi, Riccardo Medile, Shuai Geng, Ziqian Hao, Yulin Wang, Giulia Roveta, Emanuele Colosetti, Gaia Abaclat, Martina Fracchia, Anna Roveta, Ilaria Martino, Giulia Scarone, Giulia Ciuffreda, Federica Rolli, Carolina Pace, Yuanke Shen, Leonardo Di Biase, Zoe Zhang, Matteo Valivano, Elia Zuberti, Gianfranco Migliardi, Elisa Barbero, Matteo Montaldi, Xinghui Li, Xiangyu Wan, Alessia Giovannitti, Evelyn Bracco, Alice Scibetta, Michele Alziati, Chen Cheng, Rouhang Fang, Daniele Rodi, Claudio Adriani, Mirko Guadagnini, Martina Starvaggi, Marco Calderara, Giuseppe Maggi, Anna Scolaro, Lou Zixin, Michela Giordano, Lorenzo Medicina, Yuquing Jing, Mirella Pisano, Anita Maiocco, Zijing Tian, Ruijue Liang, Maximiliano Danta Texiera, Irina Levchenkova, Beatrice Santapà, Laura Pasquale
Atto 1 (2)Claudio Monteverdi, Xinghui Li, Wang Yulin, Beibei Wang, Xiangyu Wan, Yuanke Shen, Chen Cheng, Yulin Wang, Giulia Roveta, Rouhang Fang, Emanuele Colosetti, Gaia Abaclat, Martina Fracchia, Anna Roveta, Marco Calderara, Giulia Ciuffreda, Giulia Medicina, Carolina Pace, Franco Celio, Fausto Galli, Daniele Rodi, Matteo Valivano, Nicola Simion, Elia Zuberti, Gianfranco Migliardi, Giuseppe Maggi, Matteo Montaldi, Beatrice Santapà, Alessia Giovannitti, Federica Rolli, Alice Scibetta, Michele Alziati, Lou Zixin, Zijing Tian, Xu Zhe, Maura De Agostini, Maximiliano Danta Texiera, Chao Jingyang, Francesco Zoccali, Laura Pasquale, Giulia Cantone, Giorgia Zanin, Evelyn Bracco, Cristina Verdecchia, Yuquing Jing, Mirella Pisano, Claudio Adriani, Anita Maiocco, Mingxuan Zhang, Martina Starvaggi
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