Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's "La serva padrona," a captivating blend of choral and classical masterpieces. Released on June 28, 2019, under the Da Vinci Classics label, this album offers a rich, 52-minute journey through the Baroque era's most enchanting compositions.
The album is a delightful mix of operatic and instrumental works, showcasing Pergolesi's unparalleled talent. The centerpiece, "La serva padrona," is a charming intermezzo that tells the story of the clever maid Serpina and her elderly master Uberto. Their witty and playful exchanges are brought to life through a series of arias and duets, each one more engaging than the last.
In addition to the operatic gems, the album also features a beautifully arranged Violin Sonata in G Major, performed with the added richness of a cello and harpsichord. The sonata's four movements—Largo, Allegro, Adagio, and Presto—offer a dynamic range of emotions and musical expressions. The album concludes with the hauntingly beautiful "Aria siciliana in E Minor," arranged for violin and harpsichord, leaving you with a sense of tranquility and reflection.
Pergolesi's compositions are known for their lyrical melodies and harmonic innovations, and this album is no exception. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "La serva padrona" promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.
This LP was released in 1983.
Tracks
La serva padrona: Aspettare e non venire (Uberto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Quest'è per me disgrazia (Uberto, Serpina)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Sempre in contrasti (Uberto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: In somma delle somme (Serpina, Uberto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Stizzoso, mio stizzoso (Serpina)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Benissimo. Hai tu inteso? (Uberto, Serpina)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Lo conosco a quegli occhietti (Serpina, Uberto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Or che fatto ti sei (Serpina, Uberto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: A Serpina penserete (Serpina)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Ah! quanto mi stà male (Uberto, Serpina)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Son imbrogliato io già (Uberto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Favorisca, signor, passi (Serpina, Uberto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
La serva padrona: Contento tu sarai (Serpina, Uberto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Fanzago Baroque Ensemble, Christian Deliso, Marina Zyatkova, Carlo Torriani
Violin Sonata in G Major: I. Largo - Arr. for Violin, Cello and HarpsichordGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Vincenzo Bianco, Leonardo Massa, Debora Capitanio
Violin Sonata in G Major: II. Allegro - Arr. for Violin, Cello and HarpsichordGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Vincenzo Bianco, Leonardo Massa, Debora Capitanio
Violin Sonata in G Major: III. Adagio - Arr. for Violin, Cello and HarpsichordGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Vincenzo Bianco, Leonardo Massa, Debora Capitanio
Violin Sonata in G Major: IV. Presto - Arr. for Violin, Cello and HarpsichordGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Vincenzo Bianco, Leonardo Massa, Debora Capitanio
Aria siciliana in E Minor - Arr. for Violin and HarpsichordGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Vincenzo Bianco, Debora Capitanio
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