Tommaso Traetta's "Antigona" is a captivating journey through the world of classical opera, presented in a revised version by Aldo Rocchi. Released on January 1, 2000, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album offers a rich and immersive experience that spans nearly two hours, making it a substantial and engaging listen for any classical music enthusiast.
The opera, divided into three acts, is a testament to Traetta's compositional prowess, showcasing his ability to convey deep emotional narratives through music. Each track is a distinct piece of the puzzle, contributing to the overarching drama and intrigue of the story. From the opening "Sinfonia" to the poignant final notes of "Ahimè! qual nera benda," the album is a masterclass in operatic storytelling.
Traetta's work is characterized by its rich orchestration and powerful vocal lines, which are beautifully captured in this recording. The album features a range of vocal performances that bring the characters of "Antigona" to life, from the solemn and reflective to the passionate and dramatic. The orchestral arrangements are equally impressive, providing a lush and dynamic backdrop to the vocal performances.
"Antigona" is not just an opera; it's a historical piece that reflects the musical styles and themes of its time. Traetta's composition is a blend of classical elegance and emotional depth, making it a significant work in the operatic canon. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling exploration of one of Traetta's most notable works.
Tracks
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982): SinfoniaTommaso Traetta, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Giusti numiTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: O trista, infausta scenaTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Popoli, amiciTommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Gilles Ragon, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Regna lunghi anniTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Cedo al pubblico votoTommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Così finiscandoTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Fermatevi crudeliTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Anna Maria Panzarella, Carlo Allemano, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Ah de' tuoi re, tirannoTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Anna Maria Panzarella, Carlo Allemano, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Ah di; rimane ancoraTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Anna Maria Panzarella, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: D'una misera famigliaTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Rimproveri crudeliTommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Ah giunto invan credeliTommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Grazie a' pietosiTommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Laura Polverelli, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: Misero me, che ascolto!Tommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Laura Polverelli, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 1: No, ti fidaTommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Laura Polverelli, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Ascolta il nostro piantoTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Ombra cara, amorosaTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Io resto sempre a piangereTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: O folle orgoglio umanoTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: O reliquie funesteTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Laura Polverelli, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Ah si; da te dipendeTommaso Traetta, Laura Polverelli, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Non v'è più dubbioTommaso Traetta, Gilles Ragon, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Chi può dirTommaso Traetta, Gilles Ragon, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: DanzaTommaso Traetta, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Se più non s'accendeTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Se Tebe non vedeTommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Carlo Allemano, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Quante lacrime versòTommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Quante stridaTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Mai più non s'accendeTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Sommo, provvido numeTommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Gilles Ragon, Anna Maria Panzarella, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Quell'urna?Tommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Gilles Ragon, Laura Polverelli, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Non lusingartiTommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Ah, serba il figlioTommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: La rea son ioTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Anna Maria Panzarella, Laura Polverelli, Carlo Allemano, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Non è il rigorTommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Anna Maria Panzarella, Laura Polverelli, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: All'ombre amateTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Anna Maria Panzarella, Laura Polverelli, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Finito è il mio tormentoTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 2: Quando di duol d'affannoTommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Laura Polverelli, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Piangi, o TebeTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Ahi, come prestoTommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: O Tebe, o cittadiniTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Da te ripete, o miseraTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Anna Maria Panzarella, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Signor, da te non vengoTommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Ah, lasciami morirTommaso Traetta, Anna Maria Panzarella, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: O germana! O Tebani!Tommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Non piangete I casi mieiTommaso Traetta, Maria Bayo, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Piangi, o Tebe (Reprise)Tommaso Traetta, Ensemble Accentus, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Ah, t'affretta signorTommaso Traetta, Gilles Ragon, Carlo Allemano, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Antigona - Opera in Three Acts - Revised Aldo Rocchi (1908-1982) - Act 3: Ahimè! qual nera bendaTommaso Traetta, Carlo Allemano, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Whether you're just starting your vinyl collection or have been spinning for years, the right turntable makes all the difference. We've selected the best options for every budget.
Whether a review is positive, negative, or neutral, we always publish it. However, we screen every review to ensure it is authentic and free of profanity. These checks happen automatically, though a human occasionally steps in. We never pay for reviews.
We don't have a live price right now, but stock fluctuates daily. You can check for hidden stock on Amazon directly, or let us alert you as soon as it is available.
