Giuseppe Verdi – Ernani | Vincenzo La Scola, Daniela Dessì, Paolo Coni, Michele Pertusi | Giuliano Carella | United Classics (2CD)

Product Details

UPC: 8713545230154  
Label / Brand: United Classics / Nuova Era  
Format: 2 × CD (Complete Opera Recording)  
Genre: Opera – Dramma Lirico  
Recording Dates: 28–30 July, 2–4 August 1991  
Release / License: 2013, M.A.T. Music Theme Licensing Ltd / T2 International BV  
MNB: T2CD2013015  
Country of Manufacture: EU

Overview

Giuseppe Verdi’s Ernani (1844) marks one of the early triumphs of his career, a dramma lirico in four parts that established him as a rising force in 19th-century Italian opera. Based on Victor Hugo’s play Hernani ou L’honneur castillan, the opera explores themes of honor, love, political ambition, and sacrifice, framed in some of Verdi’s most passionate and dramatic music of the early period.

This complete 1991 recording, released by United Classics / Nuova Era, presents a stellar cast including Vincenzo La Scola (Ernani), Daniela Dessì (Elvira), Paolo Coni (Don Carlo), and Michele Pertusi (Silva). Conducted by Giuliano Carella with the Orchestra Internazionale d’Italia, the interpretation combines lyrical beauty with the fiery intensity that makes Ernani a cornerstone of the Verdi repertoire.

Cast & Performers

• Ernani (the bandit, nobleman in exile): Vincenzo La Scola (tenor)
• Elvira (his beloved): Daniela Dessì (soprano)
• Don Carlo (King of Spain, later Emperor Charles V): Paolo Coni (baritone)
• Don Ruy Gomez de Silva (a grandee of Spain, Elvira’s guardian): Michele Pertusi (bass)
• Giovanna (Elvira’s maid): Marina Giorgio (soprano)
• Don Riccardo (esquire of the king): Diego Cossu (tenor)
• Jago (squire of Silva): Riccardo Ristori (bass)

Orchestra Internazionale d’Italia Conductor: Giuliano Carella

Product Features

• Complete Ernani in 4 acts by Giuseppe Verdi
• Based on Victor Hugo’s revolutionary play Hernani
• Recorded in 1991 with excellent audio quality
• Features some of the best Verdi interpreters of the late 20th century
• 2-CD set with full libretto included

Track Listing (Highlights)

(Full track details available in the CD booklet)

CD 1

• Act I: Introductions of Ernani and Elvira
• Duet: Ernani & Elvira “Ah, morir potessi adesso”
• Silva’s entrance and chorus scenes

CD 2

• Act II–IV: Royal conspiracy, love rivalry, and the famous oath scene
• King Carlo’s aria: “Oh de’ verd’anni miei”
• Ernani and Silva’s duet
• Final tragic scene: Ernani’s death

Interesting Facts

• Ernani was first performed at La Fenice, Venice, in 1844 and quickly spread across Europe, solidifying Verdi’s reputation.
• The opera was censored in Paris, due to its association with Victor Hugo’s politically charged play.
• The famous “Oath Scene” in Act III became a symbol of resistance and freedom, resonating with audiences in the Risorgimento period.
• Vincenzo La Scola and Daniela Dessì’s performances in this recording are praised for their authentic Italianate style and dramatic passion.

Publishers

Published by United Classics / Nuova Era under license from M.A.T. Music Theme Licensing Ltd / T2 International BV (2013).

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