Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 18th-century opera with Giovanni Paisiello's "La finta amante," a delightful comedy that showcases the composer's mastery of the genre. This album, set for release on October 25, 2024, by Naxos, offers a captivating journey through a tale of love, deception, and misunderstandings, all wrapped in the elegant melodies and intricate harmonies that Paisiello is renowned for.
"La finta amante" is a two-act opera buffa that tells the story of Gelino, a young man who disguises himself as a woman to test his lover's fidelity, leading to a series of hilarious and heartwarming encounters. The opera is filled with memorable arias, duets, and ensembles that highlight the vocal agility and dramatic prowess of the performers.
With a running time of 1 hour and 51 minutes, this album is a substantial exploration of Paisiello's musical genius. The tracklist is a comprehensive guide through the opera, featuring key moments such as the sinfonia that opens the performance, the duets that reveal the characters' true feelings, and the finales that bring each act to a thrilling close. The recitatives provide narrative context, while the arias and ensembles offer moments of pure musical brilliance.
Paisiello, an Italian composer who was a contemporary of Mozart, was known for his ability to blend humor and pathos in his operas. "La finta amante" is a prime example of his skill in creating characters that are both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply human. The opera's score is a testament to Paisiello's inventive use of orchestration and his knack for writing melodies that linger in the listener's mind long after the final note has sounded.
This album is a must-listen for fans of classical music and opera, as well as for those who appreciate the artistry of a well-crafted comedy. Whether you are a seasoned opera buff or a newcomer to the genre, "La finta amante" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that showcases the timeless appeal of Paisiello's music.
Tracks
La finta amante: SinfoniaGiovanni Paisiello, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 1: A qual trista condizione (Camilletta, Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Daniele De Prosperi, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 1: Recitative. Camilletta, buon giorno (Gelino, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 1: Cavatina. Deh pensa, amato bene (Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 1: Recitative. Teme Gelin', che non gli sia fedele (Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 1: Cavatina. Se vedesse il ben che adoro (Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 1: Recitative. Oh! Già vengono entrambi (Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 2: Cavatina. Come ché, son io signore (Don Girone)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 2: Recitative. Mi capisci alla fin (Don Girone, Gelino, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Daniele De Prosperi, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 2: Duet. Camilletta cara cara (Don Girone, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 3: Recitative. Voglio con questa spada (Don Girone, Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Daniele De Prosperi, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 3: Cavatina. Badate bene ci vuol politica (Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 4: Recitative. Insolente lacchè! (Don Girone, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 4: Aria. Certa smania, io sento addosso (Don Girone)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 5: Recitative. Si fermi galantuomo (Gelino, Don Girone, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 5: Aria. Ah non siate si sdegnato (Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 6: Recitative. Voglio partir pria che si volti a me (Don Girone, Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Daniele De Prosperi, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 6: Aria. Questa casa, e questa piazza (Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 7: Recitative. Misero me, fatto sarò tabacco… - Scene 8: Recitative. Poter del mondo! (Don Girone, Camilletta, Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Daniele De Prosperi, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act I Scene 8: Finale. Voi dovete giù calare (Camilletta, Gelino, Don Girone)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Daniele De Prosperi, Antoine Bernheim, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 1: Duet. Tu non capisci (Don Girone, Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Daniele De Prosperi, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 1: Recitative. Tante grida padron (Gelino, Don Girone)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Antoine Bernheim, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 2: Aria. Quanto sciocchi amanti siete (Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 2: Recitative. Lacchè, sembrami allegra (Don Girone, Gelino, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Daniele De Prosperi, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 2: Aria. Dal tuo labbro amor tiranno (Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 2: Recitative. Io pur voglio parlar, capisci? (Don Girone, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 2: Duet. Oh Dio! Ahi quanti mali… (Camilletta, Don Girone)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Antoine Bernheim, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 3: Recitative. Briccon! Birbante! (Gelino, Don Girone, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 3: Aria. Ferma, tiranno e barbaro! (Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 4: Recitative. La lasciasti fuggir? (Gelino, Don Girone)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Antoine Bernheim, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 4: Recitative. Che dovrò far? - Aria. Fra l'amore e fra il timore (Don Girone)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 5: Recitative. Più bel piacer non ho provato mai (Camilletta, Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Daniele De Prosperi, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 5: Duet. Caro ben, dolce mia vita (Gelino, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Elena Tsvetkova, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 5: Recitative. Oh qual contento mai provo nell'alma mia! (Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Elena Tsvetkova, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 6: Duet. Fra l'orror di notte oscura… (Don Girone, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Scene 7: Trio. Chi va là? - Ohimé la ronda! (Gelino, Don Girone, Camilletta)Giovanni Paisiello, Daniele De Prosperi, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Finale: Fermate! Olà costoro! (Don Girone, Camilletta, Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Daniele De Prosperi, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
La finta amante, Act II Finale: Tu ancora finta amante! (Don Girone, Camilletta, Gelino)Giovanni Paisiello, Antoine Bernheim, Elena Tsvetkova, Daniele De Prosperi, Estrin Orchestra, Stefano Parisse
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