Dive into the rich tapestry of Gioachino Rossini's operatic genius with "Rossini: Maometto II," a meticulously crafted recording from 1985. This album, released under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, offers a comprehensive exploration of Rossini's dramatic masterpiece, "Maometto II," an opera in two acts composed in 1820. The libretto, penned by Cesare della Valle, sets the stage for a powerful narrative that unfolds over nearly three and a half hours of captivating music.
Conducted by the esteemed Italian maestro Claudio Scimone, this recording is part of the Rossini Foundation's project to revise and publish the composer's complete works. Scimone's direction, based on a single original manuscript, brings a fresh perspective to this historic opera, ensuring an authentic and immersive experience for the audience.
The album features an impressive ensemble of vocal talents, including Samuel Ramey, Chris Merritt, Lucia Valentini Terrani, Cecilia Gasdia, and William Matteuzzi, among others. Their performances are accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra, delivering a performance that is both technically precise and deeply expressive.
"Rossini: Maometto II" is not just a collection of songs but a journey through Rossini's musical evolution. The opera's intricate score and dramatic storytelling are beautifully captured in this recording, making it a essential addition to any classical music collection. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching experience.
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Maometto II / Act 1: No. 1 Introduzione: "Al tuo cenno, Erisso" (Coro, Erisso, Condulmiero, Calbo)Gioachino Rossini, Ernesto Palacio, Margarita Zimmermann, Laurence Dale, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: "Risponda a te primiero" (Coro, Condulmiero, Calbo, Erisso)Gioachino Rossini, Ernesto Palacio, Margarita Zimmermann, Laurence Dale, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: No. 3 Scena e Terzettone. Scena: "No tacer non deggio" (Anna, Erisso)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ernesto Palacio, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: (3a) Terzetto: "Ohimè, qual fulmine" (Anna, Erisso, Calbo)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ernesto Palacio, Margarita Zimmermann, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: "Dal cor l'iniquo affetto" (Erisso, Anna)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ernesto Palacio, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: Scena: "Misere!... or dove, ahimè!" (Coro, Anna)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: (3b) Preghiera: "Giusto Cielo, in tal periglio" (Anna, Coro) - Scena: "Ahi, padre!" (Anna, Erisso)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ernesto Palacio, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: (3c) Terzetto: "Figlia, mi lascia" (Erisso, Anna, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ernesto Palacio, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: "Mira, signor, quel pianto" (Calbo, Anna, Erisso, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Margarita Zimmermann, Ernesto Palacio, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: No. 4 Coro e Cavatina. (4a) Coro: "Dal ferro, dal foco" (Soldati musulmani)Gioachino Rossini, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: (4b) Cavatina: "Sorgete, sorgete" (Maometto)Gioachino Rossini, Samuel Ramey, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: "Del mondo al vincitor" (Soldati musulmani, Maometto)Gioachino Rossini, Samuel Ramey, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: No. 5 Scena, Coro, Terzetto e Finale I. Scena: "Compiuta ancor del tutto" - (5a) Coro: "Signor, di" (Guerrieri) - Scena: "Appressatevi" (Maometto, Erisso)Gioachino Rossini, Ernesto Palacio, Samuel Ramey, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: (5b) Terzetto: "Giusto Ciel, che strazio è questo!" (Erisso, Calbo, Maometto)Gioachino Rossini, Ernesto Palacio, Samuel Ramey, Margarita Zimmermann, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: (5c) Finale I: "Guardie, olà, costor si traggano" (Maometto, Anna, Erisso, Calbo, Selimo, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, Ernesto Palacio, Samuel Ramey, June Anderson, Margarita Zimmermann, Laurence Dale, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: "Rendimi il padre, o barbaro" (Anna, Maometto, Calbo, Erisso)Gioachino Rossini, Ernesto Palacio, Samuel Ramey, June Anderson, Margarita Zimmermann, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 1: "Ah! perchè fra le spade nemiche" (Anna, Calbo, Erisso, Maometto, Selimo, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, Ernesto Palacio, Samuel Ramey, June Anderson, Margarita Zimmermann, Laurence Dale, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: No. 6 Coro: "E follia sul fior degli anni" (Donzelle musulmane)Gioachino Rossini, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: No. 7 Scena e Duetto. Scena: "Tacete. - Ahimè!" (Maometto, Anna)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Samuel Ramey, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: Duetto: "Anna tu piangi?" (Maometto, Anna)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Samuel Ramey, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: "Gli estremi sensi ascolta" (Anna, Maometto)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Samuel Ramey, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: No. 8 Scena, Aria e Coro. Scena: "Ma qual tumulto ascolto?" (Maometto, Anna)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Samuel Ramey, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: Coro: "Ah che più tardi ancor?" (Duci musulmani) - (8a) Aria: All'invito generoso" (Maometto) - (8b) Coro: "Dell'araba tromb" (Soldati musulmani)Gioachino Rossini, Samuel Ramey, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: No. 9 Scena ed Aria. Scena: "Sieguimi, o Calbo" (Erisso, Calbo)Gioachino Rossini, Ernesto Palacio, Margarita Zimmermann, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: Aria: "Non Temer: d'un basso affetto" (Calbo)Gioachino Rossini, Margarita Zimmermann, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: Stretta: "Del periglio al fiero aspetto" (Calbo)Gioachino Rossini, Margarita Zimmermann, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: No. 10 Scena e Terzetto. Scena: "Oh, come al cor soavi" (Erisso, Calbo, Anna)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Margarita Zimmermann, Ernesto Palacio, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: Terzetto: "In questi estremi istanti" (Calbo, Anna, Erisso)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Margarita Zimmermann, Ernesto Palacio, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: No. 11 Scena con Coro e Finale II. Scena: "Alfin compita è la metà" (Anna)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: (11a) Coro: "Nume, cui 'l sole è trono" (Le Donne, Anna)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: (11b) Finale II: "Sventurata! fuggir sol ti resta" (Coro, Anna, Maometto)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Samuel Ramey, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: "Quella morte che s'avanza" (Anna, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: "Sì, ferite: il chieggo, il merto" (Anna, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
Maometto II / Act 2: Scena ultima: "Già fra le tombe?" Maometto, Anna, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, June Anderson, Samuel Ramey, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Claudio Scimone
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