Jacques Offenbach's "Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone" is a delightful operetta that showcases the composer's signature wit and charm. This 2001 release from Capriccio is a vibrant and engaging exploration of Offenbach's lesser-known work, offering a unique blend of humor, romance, and adventure. The album spans a little over an hour and twenty minutes, featuring a full cast of talented performers who bring Offenbach's characters to life with vivid detail and energy.
The operetta is set in Naples and follows the story of Coscoletto, a charming lazzarone (a Neapolitan term for a carefree, wandering individual), as he navigates love, deception, and the vibrant streets of the city. The music is lively and melodic, with a mix of arias, duets, and ensemble pieces that highlight Offenbach's mastery of musical storytelling. The overture sets the stage with its energetic and playful melody, while the subsequent scenes unfold with a mix of humor and drama.
The cast delivers a captivating performance, with each character bringing their own unique flavor to the story. From the romantic duets between Coscoletto and Mariana to the comedic exchanges between Polycarp and Arsenico, the album is filled with memorable moments that showcase the depth and range of Offenbach's compositional style.
"Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone" is a hidden gem in the world of operetta, offering a fresh and entertaining perspective on Jacques Offenbach's musical genius. Whether you're a seasoned fan of classical music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album is sure to captivate and delight.
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Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I: OvertureJacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 1: Ah, bella Napoli (Erzahlerin)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 1: Intoduction: Bald wird der junge Tag erscheinen (Coscoletto, Chorus)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 2: Pst, pst! - Wer da? (Polycarp, Coscoletto, Erzahlerin, Frangipani)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 4: Duet. Der Morgen erwacht (Delfina, Mariana)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 4: Ich danke euch! - Halt! Hier steht noch eine Nachschrift (Delfina, Mariana, Erzahlerin, Arsenico)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 5: Rondo. Von allen Apothekern in der Welt (Arsenico)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 5: Und, Signora, Ihr Gemahl? (Arsenico, Mariana, Erzahlerin, Polycarp)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 6: Couplet: Mein treuer Pinscher! - Was kann ich noch ferner mir wunschen? (Polycarp, Arsenico)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 6: Und wahrend Polycarp seinem Pinscher nachjault … (Erzahlerin, Frangipani, Mariana, Arsenico, Coscoletto)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 8: Duet. Alles still und leer, wir sind allein (Mariana, Coscoletto)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 9: Terzett: Seht das Blumenmadchen hier (Delfina, Coscoletto, Mariana)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 9: Mamma mia! Coscoletto, dieser Gitarrissimo (Erzahlerin, Coscoletto, Mariana, Polycarp, Frangipani, Arsenico)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act I Scene 13: Finale. Den Vulkan horet brausen (Chorus, Polycarp, Arsenico, Frangipani, Coscoletto, Mariana, Delfina)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II: Entr'acteJacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II: Der Blick in die Kuche von Frangipani ist wirklich vortrefflich (Erzahlerin, Mariana, Coscoletto)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II Scene 2: Couplet: Die Liebe soll ein susses Flaschchen sein (Coscoletto)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II Scene 2: Aber bei alledem … - Gute Mariana! (Mariana, Coscoletto, Erzahlerin, Polycarp, Arsenico, Delfina, Frangipani)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II Scene 5: Duet. Ha, Fluch uber sie! (Frangipani, Delfina)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II Scene 5: Du bist dir also sicher? (Frangipani, Delfina, Erzahlerin, Polycarp)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II Scene 6: Recitative and Aria. O schauderhaftes los (Frangipani)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II Scene 6: Pancrazio, ich brauche dringend einen Beweis (Frangipani, Polycarp, Erzahlerin, Mariana, Coscoletto, Delfina, Arsenico)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II Scene 10: Finale. Kennt ihr die kostlichste der Speisen (Coscoletto, Delfina, Mariana, Polycarp, Arsenico, Frangipani, Chorus)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
Coscoletto, ou Le lazzarone, Act II Scene 10: Kennt ihr die kostlichste der Speisen (Coscoletto, Delfina, Mariana, Polycarp, Arsenico, Frangipani, Chorus)Jacques Offenbach, Angèle Durand, Mojca Erdmann, Yoo-Chang Nah, Mechthild Georg, Thomas Dewald, Anke Hoffmann, Henner Leyhe, Collegium Cantandi Bonn, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer
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