Discover the enchanting world of Johann Simon Mayr's "Le due duchesse" with this 2020 release from Naxos. This album is a treasure trove for opera enthusiasts, featuring the world premiere recording of Mayr's delightful opera semiseria, composed in 1814. With a runtime of over two and a half hours, this two-disc set offers an immersive journey into the musical genius of Mayr, conducted by Franz Hauk and performed by the Concerto de Bassus.
The opera, with a libretto by Felice Romani, is a charming tale of two duchesses and their adventures, set to a backdrop of beautiful choral and orchestral music. The album features a stellar cast, including Markus Schäfer, Yvonne Prentki, Andrea Lauren Brown, and Andreas Mattersberger, who bring the characters to life with their captivating performances.
This recording is a testament to Mayr's skill in blending comedy and drama, creating a work that is both entertaining and deeply moving. The choral arrangements are particularly noteworthy, showcasing the intricate harmonies and melodies that Mayr was renowned for. The Concerto de Bassus provides excellent support, with Hauk's conducting bringing out the best in the ensemble.
Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Le due duchesse" is an album that promises to captivate and delight. The careful attention to detail in the performance and the high-quality recording make this a standout release in the choral genre. Dive into the world of Mayr and experience the magic of "Le due duchesse" for yourself.
Tracks
Le due duchesse: SinfoniaJohann Simon Mayr, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Ecco il castel vietatoJohann Simon Mayr, Jaegyeong Jo, Anna Feith, Samuel Hasselhorn, Niklas Mallmann, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Parlare alla Duchessa?Johann Simon Mayr, Tina Marie Herbert, Anna Feith, Samuel Hasselhorn, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Un marito cacciatoreJohann Simon Mayr, Tina Marie Herbert, Samuel Hasselhorn, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Oggi, mio caro BertoJohann Simon Mayr, Tina Marie Herbert, Samuel Hasselhorn, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Giorni i momenti sonoJohann Simon Mayr, Eun-Hye Choi, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Quanti dubbi e timoriJohann Simon Mayr, Eun-Hye Choi, Markus Schäfer, Anna Feith, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Per voler del mio SignoreJohann Simon Mayr, Eun-Hye Choi, Markus Schäfer, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Ahimè! Che brutto musoJohann Simon Mayr, Anna Feith, Samuel Hasselhorn, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Presto i nastriJohann Simon Mayr, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Tant'è Non son contentaJohann Simon Mayr, Markus Schäfer, Tina Marie Herbert, Anna Feith, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Comincio a poco a pocoJohann Simon Mayr, Markus Schäfer, Tina Marie Herbert, Anna Feith, Samuel Hasselhorn, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Passò quel tempoJohann Simon Mayr, Markus Schäfer, Tina Marie Herbert, Anna Feith, Samuel Hasselhorn, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Laura con sì belli abiti!Johann Simon Mayr, Samuel Hasselhorn, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Viva! Viva! Un dì festivo - È pur belloJohann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Markus Schäfer, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: Ma dov'è la Duchessa?Johann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Markus Schäfer, Jörn Lindemann, Harald Thum, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act I: PerdonateJohann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Jaegyeong Jo, Markus Schäfer, Jörn Lindemann, Harald Thum, Tina Marie Herbert, Samuel Hasselhorn, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: La Duchessa è ascosa làJohann Simon Mayr, Andreas Mattersberger, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Com'han fatto a vederla?Johann Simon Mayr, Jaegyeong Jo, Eun-Hye Choi, Andreas Mattersberger, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Che dici?Johann Simon Mayr, Jaegyeong Jo, Eun-Hye Choi, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Morte!Johann Simon Mayr, Jaegyeong Jo, Eun-Hye Choi, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Maledetto quel lupo!Johann Simon Mayr, Samuel Hasselhorn, Andreas Mattersberger, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Ascoltate, o figlie oneste - Dagli al lupoJohann Simon Mayr, Samuel Hasselhorn, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Amici, il bosco e il monteJohann Simon Mayr, Eun-Hye Choi, Jörn Lindemann, Harald Thum, Tina Marie Herbert, Andreas Mattersberger, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: In quella vesti!Johann Simon Mayr, Eun-Hye Choi, Tina Marie Herbert, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Deh! Prendetevi una voltaJohann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Jaegyeong Jo, Eun-Hye Choi, Markus Schäfer, Tina Marie Herbert, Samuel Hasselhorn, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Come diamine è andata la faccenda!Johann Simon Mayr, Samuel Hasselhorn, Andreas Mattersberger, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Non più giojaJohann Simon Mayr, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: LasciamiJohann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Eun-Hye Choi, Markus Schäfer, Jörn Lindemann, Harald Thum, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Vostra consorte!Johann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Eun-Hye Choi, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Deh! Per quel dolce oggetto - Dell'amistà la voceJohann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Eun-Hye Choi, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Ah! Se a scoprir l'inganno ancor tardavaJohann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Jörn Lindemann, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
Le due duchesse, Act II: Della provincia interaJohann Simon Mayr, Young-Jun Ahn, Jaegyeong Jo, Eun-Hye Choi, Markus Schäfer, Jörn Lindemann, Harald Thum, Tina Marie Herbert, Samuel Hasselhorn, Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
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