Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of Baroque opera with Francesco Cavalli's "Ercole amante," a captivating choral masterpiece released in 1981 under Warner Classics. This album is a testament to Cavalli's genius, offering a thrilling journey through the intricate emotions and narratives of his operatic work.
Spanning a generous 1 hour and 36 minutes, "Ercole amante" is a multi-act opera that delves into themes of love, power, and betrayal. The album features a stellar ensemble of vocalists and choruses, bringing to life the complex characters and their intertwining stories. From the powerful overtures to the delicate arias and the grand choral pieces, each track is a showcase of Cavalli's compositional prowess and the vocal artistry of the performers.
The opera's prologue sets the stage with its sinfonias and choral pieces, introducing the listener to the mythical world of gods and mortals. As the story unfolds, the listener is drawn into the lives of Heracles (Ercole), his loves, and the divine beings who influence their fates. The album's highlight tracks, such as "Come si beffa amor" and "Amor ardor piu rari," showcase the emotional depth and vocal brilliance that define this work.
Cavalli's "Ercole amante" is not just an album; it's an experience that transports you to the opulent courts and mythical landscapes of 17th-century Italy. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the enduring power of Baroque music.
Tracks
Cavalli: Ercole amante: SinfoniaFrancesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: "Qual concorso indonivo" (Coro di Fiumi)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, English Bach Festival Chorus, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: "Ah! che mentre la terra" (Il Tevere)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, John Tomlinson, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: "Ai di lei veri accenti" (Coro di Fiumi)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, English Bach Festival Chorus, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: SinfoniaFrancesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: "Ed ecco, o Gallia invita" (Cinthia)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Marilyn Hill Smith, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: "Doppo belliche noie" (Coro di Fiumi)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, English Bach Festival Chorus, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: "E poiche qual doppo guerrieri onori" (Cinthia)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Marilyn Hill Smith, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: "E veda ogn'un" (Coro di Fiumi)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, English Bach Festival Chorus, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Prologo: "O Gallia fortunata" (Coro di Fiumi)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, English Bach Festival Chorus, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 1: SinfoniaFrancesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 1, Scene 1: "Come si beffa amor" (Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 1, Scene 2: "Se Ninfa ai pianti" (Venere, Le Tre Grazie)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Ann Mackay, Colette Alliot-Lugaz, Judith Rees, Kerry Brown, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 1, Scene 2: "Ogn’impero ha ribelli" (Venere)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Colette Alliot-Lugaz, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 1, Scena 2: "Fugano a vo" (Ercole, Venere, Le tre grazie)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Ann Mackay, Colette Alliot-Lugaz, Judith Rees, Kerry Brown, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 1, Scene 2: "Infelice e disperato" (Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 1, Scene 3: "E vuol dunque Ciprigna" (Giunone)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Yvonne Minton, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2: SinfoniaFrancesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 1: "Amor ardor piu rari" (Hyllo, Jole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Felicity Palmer, Keith Lewis, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 1: "Pure alfine il rispetto di figlio" (Jole, Hyllo, Il Paggio)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Agnès de Crouzat, Felicity Palmer, Keith Lewis, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 2: "D’amore il foco" (Jole, Hyllo)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Felicity Palmer, Keith Lewis, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 3: "E che cos’ è quest’Amore" (Il Paggio)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Agnès de Crouzat, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 4: "Buon di, gentil fanciullo" (Licco, Il Paggio)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Agnès de Crouzat, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ricardo Cassinelli, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 5: "Misera, ohime ch’ascolto” (Dejanira)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Patricia Miller, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 5: "Ah ! fu sempre in Amor" (Licco, Dejanira)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Patricia Miller, Ricardo Cassinelli, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 5: "Ah, Dejanira! Dunque tu temi" (Dejanira, Licco)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Patricia Miller, Ricardo Cassinelli, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 6: "Mormorate, fiumicelli" (Pasitea)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Rosemary Hardy, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 6: "Dormi, dormi o Sonno" (Coro)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, English Bach Festival Chorus, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 7: "Sublime Dea" (Pasitea)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Rosemary Hardy, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 7: "Zelo dell’ onor mio a cui" (Giunone, Pasitea)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Rosemary Hardy, Yvonne Minton, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scene 7: "Le rugiade più preziose" (Giunone, Pasitea, Coro)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, English Bach Festival Chorus, Luciano Sgrizzi, Rosemary Hardy, Yvonne Minton, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 2, Scena 7: "Vanne e fa breve dimora" (Pasitea, Coro)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, English Bach Festival Chorus, Luciano Sgrizzi, Rosemary Hardy, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3: SinfoniaFrancesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 1: "Sol s’inarca gl’Emisferi per stupor" (Venere)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Colette Alliot-Lugaz, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 1: "E pe mi cangi o Dei" (Ercole, Venere)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Colette Alliot-Lugaz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 2: "Amor, contar ben puoi" (Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 2: "Sara com’hai disposo" (Il Paggio, Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Agnès de Crouzat, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 3: "Bella Jole e quando" (Ercole, Jole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Felicity Palmer, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 3: "Ohimè, che ascolto" (Hyllo, Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Keith Lewis, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 4: "A che pensi Jole" (Ercole, Jole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Felicity Palmer, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 5: "Sonno potente Nume" (Giunone)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, Yvonne Minton, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 5: "O qual sonno prodigioso" (Jole, Giunone)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Felicity Palmer, Luciano Sgrizzi, Yvonne Minton, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 6: "D’Eutyro anima grande" (Jole, Hyllo)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Felicity Palmer, Keith Lewis, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 7: "Svegliati, Alcide e mira" (Mercurio, Ercole, Jole)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Felicity Palmer, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 8: "Più di salvarlo tenti" (Ercole, Dejanira, Jole, Licco)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Felicity Palmer, Luciano Sgrizzi, Patricia Miller, Ricardo Cassinelli, Ulrik Cold, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 9: "Figlio, tu prigionero" (Dejanira, Hyllo)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Keith Lewis, Luciano Sgrizzi, Patricia Miller, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 3, Scene 10: "Addio paggio" (Licco, Il Paggio)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Agnès de Crouzat, Luciano Sgrizzi, Ricardo Cassinelli, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 4: SinfoniaFrancesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 4, Scene 1: "Ahi che pena e gelosia" (Hyllo)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Keith Lewis, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 4, Scene 2: "Zefri che gite" (Il Paggio)Francesco Cavalli, Michel Corboz, Agnès de Crouzat, Luciano Sgrizzi, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra
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