Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Gioachino Rossini with the captivating album "Rossini: La scala di seta." This live recording, released on June 10, 2022, by Naxos, offers a comprehensive journey through Rossini's delightful opera buffa, "La scala di seta" (The Silken Ladder). The album spans a total of 1 hour and 28 minutes, featuring a full cast of talented performers who bring Rossini's witty and charming score to life.
"La scala di seta," composed in 1812, is one of Rossini's earliest operas and showcases his signature blend of humor, melody, and virtuosic vocal writing. The story revolves around a young man's clever attempts to evade his guardian and win the heart of his beloved, all while navigating a web of deceit and miscommunication. The album includes the complete opera, from the opening Sinfonia to the final, triumphant ensemble, allowing listeners to experience the full narrative arc and musical brilliance of Rossini's work.
The live setting adds an extra layer of excitement and energy to the performance, capturing the immediacy and spontaneity of the stage. Each track is a testament to Rossini's ingenious compositional skills, with memorable arias, duets, and ensembles that highlight the vocal prowess of the cast. The album is a treasure trove for both Rossini enthusiasts and newcomers to his music, offering a delightful introduction to the composer's unique style and the operatic genre as a whole.
With its engaging storytelling, lush melodies, and dynamic performances, "Rossini: La scala di seta" is a must-listen for anyone looking to explore the rich world of classical opera.
Tracks
La scala di seta: Sinfonia (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 1: Va sciocco, non seccarmi, qui sola vo restar (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Claudia Urru, Meagan Sill, Emmanuel Franco, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 2: Siamo sicuri (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Remy Burnens, Claudia Urru, Meagan Sill, Michele Angelini, Emmanuel Franco, Gianluca Ascheri
La scala di seta, Scene 4: Io so ch'hai buon core (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Claudia Urru, Emmanuel Franco, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 5: Oh, senza cerimonie (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Remy Burnens, Michele Angelini, Eugenio Di Lieto, Gianluca Ascheri
La scala di seta, Scene 6: Tu vuoi? (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Michele Angelini, Eugenio Di Lieto, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 6: Vedrò qual sommo incanto (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Michele Angelini, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 7: Io non so conquistare un cor di donna? (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Claudia Urru, Michele Angelini, Eugenio Di Lieto, Emmanuel Franco, Gianluca Ascheri
La scala di seta, Scene 7: Sì che unito a cara sposa io sarò fedele ognor (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Claudia Urru, Michele Angelini, Eugenio Di Lieto, Emmanuel Franco, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 8: Va là, presto, va là! (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Meagan Sill, Michele Angelini, Eugenio Di Lieto, Gianluca Ascheri
La scala di seta, Scene 9: Sento talor nell'anima un dolce movimento (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Meagan Sill, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 10: Bellissima! Il casetto è proprio nuovo! (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Claudia Urru, Eugenio Di Lieto, Emmanuel Franco, Gianluca Ascheri
La scala di seta, Scene 12: Ma se mai, ora che il mio tutore è in sì gran movimento (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Claudia Urru, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 12: Il mio ben sospiro e chiamo vita e speme a questo core (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Claudia Urru, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 13: Brava, vada, si serva (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Emmanuel Franco, Gianluca Ascheri
La scala di seta, Scene 13: Amore dolcemente tu prima accendi il core (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Eugenio Di Lieto, Emmanuel Franco, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
La scala di seta, Scene 14: Cosa? Come? A me Giulia un randevù? (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Remy Burnens, Meagan Sill, Eugenio Di Lieto, Emmanuel Franco, Gianluca Ascheri
La scala di seta, Scene 16: Dorme ognuno in queste soglie (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Remy Burnens, Claudia Urru, Meagan Sill, Michele Angelini, Eugenio Di Lieto, Emmanuel Franco, Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra, José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
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