Luigi Dallapiccola's "Il Prigioniero" is a captivating exploration of choral music, released on July 1, 2020, under the Chandos label. This album offers a unique blend of dramatic intensity and spiritual depth, showcasing Dallapiccola's mastery of the choral genre. The album features a single, powerful work: "Il Prigioniero," a one-act opera that tells the story of a prisoner's journey through despair and hope. The piece is divided into several scenes, each highlighting the prisoner's internal struggle and his interactions with other characters, including his mother, the jailer, and priests. The choral elements are particularly striking, with the choir serving as a powerful force that underscores the opera's dramatic tension. The album also includes six choruses by Michelangelo Buonarroti il Giovane, adding a layer of historical and musical richness. With a duration of 55 minutes, this album is a profound and engaging listen, perfect for those who appreciate the intricate beauty of choral music and the dramatic storytelling of opera.
Tracks
Il prigioniero, Prologo: Ti rivedrò, mio figlio! (La madre)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Anna Maria Chiuri
Il prigioniero, Prologo: Fiat misericordia tua (Coro)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, The Danish National Concert Choir, Poul Emborg
Il prigioniero, Scene I: Ero solo. Tutt'era buio (Il prigioniero, La madre)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Michael Nagy, Anna Maria Chiuri
Il prigioniero, Scene II: Son solo un'altra volta (Il prigioniero, Il carceriere)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Michael Nagy, Stephan Rügamer
Il prigioniero, Scene III: Signore, aiutami a camminare (Il prigioniero)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Michael Nagy
Il prigioniero, Scene III: Buio. Silenzio. Come fra le tombe (Il prigioniero)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Michael Nagy
Il prigioniero, Scene III: Non reggo (Il prigioniero, Primo sacerdote, Secondo sacerdote)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Michael Nagy, Adam Riis, Steffen Bruun
Il prigioniero, Scene III: Quegli occhi mi guardavano! Occhi tremendi… (Il prigioniero)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Michael Nagy
Il prigioniero, Scene III: Domine, labia mea aperies (Coro)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, The Danish National Concert Choir, Poul Emborg
Il prigioniero, Scene IV: Alleluja! (Il prigioniero, Il grande inquisitore, Coro da camera, Il coro interno)Luigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Michael Nagy, Stephan Rügamer, The Danish National Concert Choir, Poul Emborg
6 cori di Michelangelo Buonarotti il Giovane: I. Il coro delle malmaritateLuigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, The Danish National Concert Choir, Poul Emborg
6 cori di Michelangelo Buonarotti il Giovane: II. Il coro lei malammogliatiLuigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, The Danish National Concert Choir, Poul Emborg
EstateLuigi Dallapiccola, Gianandrea Noseda, The Danish National Concert Choir, Poul Emborg
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