Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Italian opera with David Parry's exquisite 1998 recording of "Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana - Leoncavallo: I Pagliacci." This captivating album, released under the prestigious Chandos label, offers a rich and immersive journey through two of the most beloved operas in the classical repertoire.
David Parry, a renowned conductor with a deep understanding of Italian opera, masterfully guides the listener through the intense drama and passionate melodies of Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria rusticana" and Ruggero Leoncavallo's "I Pagliacci." The album features a stellar cast of singers, each bringing their unique voice and interpretation to these iconic roles, creating a performance that is both powerful and deeply moving.
The album begins with the dramatic Prelude of "Cavalleria rusticana," setting the stage for the tragic love story that unfolds. The performances are nothing short of breathtaking, with each aria and ensemble piece showcasing the incredible vocal talents of the artists involved. From the hauntingly beautiful "O Lola" to the intense and dramatic "Intermezzo," every moment is filled with emotion and musical brilliance.
Following "Cavalleria rusticana," the album transitions seamlessly into "I Pagliacci," another masterpiece of Italian opera. The Prologue, sung by Tonio, sets the tone for the tragicomedy that follows, and the performances are equally compelling. The famous aria "Vesti la giubba," sung by Canio, is a standout moment, showcasing the incredible range and emotional depth of the lead tenor.
With a total runtime of 2 hours and 39 minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of these two iconic operas. The sound quality is exceptional, capturing every nuance of the performances and the orchestral accompaniment. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
David Parry's "Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana - Leoncavallo: I Pagliacci" is a testament to the enduring power of Italian opera. It is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and drama of classical music.
Tracks
Cavalleria rusticana: PreludePietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Cavalleria rusticana: O Lola with your skin white as the lily (Turiddu)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill
Cavalleria rusticana: Prelude (conclusion)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Cavalleria rusticana: Ah! Ah! (Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Cavalleria rusticana: Spring has returned (Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Cavalleria rusticana: Tell me, mamma Lucia (Santuzza, Lucia)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Elizabeth Bainbridge
Cavalleria rusticana: Horses champing at the bit (Alfio, Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Phillip Joll, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Cavalleria rusticana: Good for you mister Alfio (Lucia, Alfio, Santuzza)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Elizabeth Bainbridge, Phillip Joll
Cavalleria rusticana: I must be going! (Alfio, Santuzza, Lucia, Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Elizabeth Bainbridge, Phillip Joll, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Cavalleria rusticana: You know your son, Turiddu (Santuzza, Lucia)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Elizabeth Bainbridge
Cavalleria rusticana: What do you want Santuzza (Turiddu, Santuzza)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Dennis O'Neill
Cavalleria rusticana: Sweet flow'rs I bring you (Lola, Turiddu, Santuzza)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Dennis O'Neill, Diana Montague
Cavalleria rusticana: No, no, Turiddu (Santuzza, Turiddu)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Dennis O'Neill
Cavalleria rusticana: Oh! So my prayer has been answered (Santuzza, Alfio)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Phillip Joll
Cavalleria rusticana: I'd like to thank you (Alfio, Santuzza)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nelly Miricioiu, Phillip Joll
Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo. Brindisi (Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Cavalleria rusticana: The service is over this Easter (Turiddu, Lola, Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Diana Montague, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Cavalleria rusticana: Neighbours, with a glass I meet you (Turiddu, Lola, Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Diana Montague, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Cavalleria rusticana: All the blessings of Easter! (Alfio, Turiddu, Lola, Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Diana Montague, Phillip Joll, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Cavalleria rusticana: Alfio, listen (Turiddu, Alfio, Lucia)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Phillip Joll, Elizabeth Bainbridge
Cavalleria rusticana: The wine is making me talk nonsense (Turiddu, Lucia, Santuzza, Lola, Chorus)Pietro Mascagni, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Nelly Miricioiu, Elizabeth Bainbridge, Diana Montague, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Pagliacci, Prologue: Hello … Hello … (Tonio)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 1: Hey! They're back! They're Back! (Canio, Beppe, Boys, Chorus)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Peter Bronder, Peter Kay Children's Choir, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 1: Your most humble servant (Canio, Beppe, Tonio, A Local, Another Local, Boys, Chorus)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Peter Bronder, Alan Opie, Paul Parfitt, Peter Hall, Peter Kay Children's Choir
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 1: If he tried it I promise you (Canio, Nedda, Boys, Chorus)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Rosa Mannion, Peter Kay Children's Choir, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 1: You hear them playing? (Canio, Chorus)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 2: The ugly look he gave me (Nedda)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 2: Swallow, fly away (Nedda)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 2: It's you! I thought that you had gone with Canio (Nedda, Tonio)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, Alan Opie
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 2: Nedda! … (Silvio, Nedda)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, William Dazeley
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 2: Why do you go on with this tormented life? (Silvio, Nedda)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, William Dazeley
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 2: I must be strong (Nedda, Silvio, Tonio)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, William Dazeley, Alan Opie
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 2: How can you tell me you ever loved me (Silvio, Nedda)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, William Dazeley
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 4: Be very careful, and then we can surprise them (Tonio, Silvio, Nedda, Canio, Beppe)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, William Dazeley, Alan Opie, Dennis O'Neill, Peter Bronder
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 4: Go on stage … (Canio)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 4: Put on your costume (Canio)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dennis O'Neill
Pagliacci, Act I Scene 4: IntermezzoRuggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Pagliacci, Act II Scene 1: Ohe! Ohe! Quickly! Hurry! (Tonio, Beppe, Silvio, Nedda, Chorus)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, Peter Bronder, William Dazeley, Alan Opie, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Pagliacci, Act II Scene 2: Pagliaccio. That's my husband (Columbina, Harlequin)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, Peter Bronder
Pagliacci, Act II Scene 2: O Columbina (Harlequin, Columbina)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, Peter Bronder
Pagliacci, Act II Scene 2: She's waiting. She is a goddess! (Taddeo, Columbina, Harlequin)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, Peter Bronder, Alan Opie
Pagliacci, Act II Scene 2: Arlecchin! Columbina (Columbina, Harlequin, Taddeo)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, Peter Bronder, Alan Opie
Pagliacci, Act II Scene 2: Pour the potion in his glass at midnight (Harlequin, Columbina, Nedda, Canio, Tonio)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, Peter Bronder, Alan Opie, Dennis O'Neill
Pagliacci, Act II Scene 2: No, we're not in a play! (Canio, Silvio, Nedda, Beppe, Tonio, Chorus)Ruggero Leoncavallo, David Parry, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rosa Mannion, Peter Bronder, Alan Opie, Dennis O'Neill, William Dazeley, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
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