Immerse yourself in the rich, historical tapestry of classical music with Johann Simon Mayr's "Il sogno di Partenope." This captivating cantata opera, released on December 2, 2014, under the esteemed Naxos label, offers a unique glimpse into the early 19th-century musical landscape. Mayr, a Bavarian-born composer, crafted this choral masterpiece, which has been beautifully revived by Franz Hauk and the Simon Mayr Chorus and Ensemble.
The album spans a concise yet engaging 59 minutes and 48 seconds, featuring a stellar cast including Andrea Lauren Brown, Cornel Frey, and the Munich State Opera Chorus. Recorded in the acoustically splendid Asamkirche Maria de Victoria in Ingolstadt, the album's setting adds an atmospheric depth to the performance.
"Il sogno di Partenope" is a testament to Mayr's compositional prowess, blending intricate choral arrangements with solo arias and duets. The cantata opera unfolds with a series of dramatic recitatives, lively choruses, and soaring arias, showcasing the full range of human emotion and musical expression. Standout tracks like "Che avvenne" and "Celebriamo il Monarcha immortale" highlight the ensemble's virtuosity and the composer's ingenious orchestration.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a historical journey through the works of a composer who, though less known today, was a significant influence on the young Gaetano Donizetti. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a curious newcomer, "Il sogno di Partenope" offers a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Il sogno di Partenope: OuvertureJohann Simon Mayr, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Duetto con coro: In questa sede (Urania, Tersicore, Coro delle Muse)Johann Simon Mayr, Caroline Adler, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Florence Lousseau, Simon Mayr Choir, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Recitativo: Deh per pieta (Partenope)Johann Simon Mayr, Andrea Lauren Brown, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Recitativo: Sospendi, o regia Ninfa (Mercurio)Johann Simon Mayr, Cornel Frey, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Aria con coro: Non temer (Mercurio, Urania, Tersicore, Coro de' Genj delle Arti)Johann Simon Mayr, Cornel Frey, Caroline Adler, Florence Lousseau, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Simon Mayr Choir, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Recitativo: Ah! Lo confesso, o Numi (Partenope, Minerva, Mercurio)Johann Simon Mayr, Andrea Lauren Brown, Sara Hershkowitz, Cornel Frey, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Duetto: Che avvenne (Partenope, Mercurio)Johann Simon Mayr, Andrea Lauren Brown, Cornel Frey, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Recitativo: Qual forza sovrumana (Il Tempo, Mercurio)Johann Simon Mayr, Andreas Burkhart, Cornel Frey, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Aria: Affrettino l'ore (Il Tempo)Johann Simon Mayr, Andreas Burkhart, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Quartetto con coro: Finche il Borbonico genio (Minerva, Mercurio, Apollo, Coro delle Muse e Coro de' Genj delle Arti)Johann Simon Mayr, Sara Hershkowitz, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Cornel Frey, Robert Sellier, Simon Mayr Choir, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Recitativo: Ah! Qual nuova luce (Partenope, Minerva, Mercurio, Apollo, Urania, Coro delle Muse e Coro de' Genj delle Arti)Johann Simon Mayr, Andrea Lauren Brown, Sara Hershkowitz, Cornel Frey, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Robert Sellier, Caroline Adler, Simon Mayr Choir, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Coro: Spunta lieto (Coro Generale)Johann Simon Mayr, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Simon Mayr Choir, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Aria con Coro: E fia ver gia? (Partenope, Coro Generale)Johann Simon Mayr, Andrea Lauren Brown, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Simon Mayr Choir, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Recitativo: Tutto compito (Apollo)Johann Simon Mayr, Robert Sellier, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Quartetto con coro: All'ombra placida (Partenope, Minerva, Mercurio, Apollo, Coro delle Muse e de Geni)Johann Simon Mayr, Andrea Lauren Brown, Sara Hershkowitz, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Cornel Frey, Robert Sellier, Simon Mayr Choir, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Recitativo: Vieni all'Olimpo (Partenope, Minerva, Mercurio, Apollo)Johann Simon Mayr, Andrea Lauren Brown, Sara Hershkowitz, Cornel Frey, Robert Sellier, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
Il sogno di Partenope: Coro: Celebriamo il Monarcha immortale (Coro Generale)Johann Simon Mayr, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Simon Mayr Choir, Simon Mayr Ensemble, Franz Hauk
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