Description
Haydn: La Vera Costanza – Eszterháza Opera Cycle (Digital Remastered - 2CD Set)
Product Information
- UPC: 028943242424
- Catalog Code: 432 424-2 PH2
- Product Type: Opera Recording / Classical Music Audio CD
- Label: PHILIPS Classics (Eszterháza Opera Cycle)
- Recording Venue: Grande Salle, Epalinges, Switzerland
- Recording Date: May 1976 (in association with Radio Suisse Romande and the European Broadcasting Union)
- Release Year: 1993 (Philips Classics Productions)
- Total Playing Time: 2:02:58
- Digital Remastering: Yes
- Production Credits:
- Art Direction: Ton Friesen
- Photography: Hans Morren
Overview
Experience Joseph Haydn’s operatic brilliance with La Vera Costanza (True Constancy)—a dramma giocoso in three acts presented as part of the esteemed Eszterháza Opera Cycle by PHILIPS. This digital remastering of the original recording captures the vibrant theatrical and musical expression of Haydn’s work, featuring a libretto by Francesco Puttini and Pietro Travaglia. The production showcases a stellar cast including world-renowned artists:
- Rosina: Jessye Norman
- Lisetta: Helen Donath
- Il conte Errico: Claes H. Ahnsjö
- Villotto Villano: Wladimiro Ganzarolli
- Masino: Domenico Trimarchi
- La baronessa irene: Kari Lövaas
- Il marchese Ernesto: Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Accompanied by the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne and conducted by Antal Dorati, this recording not only exemplifies the intricate musical language of Haydn but also emphasizes the enduring themes of true constancy as expressed in three languages: True Constancy. Die wahre Beständigkeit. La vraie constance.
French Translation – Overview (Aperçu)
Découvrez l'éclat opératique de Joseph Haydn avec La Vera Costanza (La Vraie Constance) – un dramma giocoso en trois actes présenté dans le cadre du prestigieux cycle d'opéra Eszterháza par PHILIPS. Ce remastering numérique de l'enregistrement original capture toute l'expression théâtrale et musicale de l'œuvre de Haydn, avec un livret signé Francesco Puttini et Pietro Travaglia. La production réunit une distribution exceptionnelle comprenant :
- Rosina : Jessye Norman
- Lisetta : Helen Donath
- Il conte Errico : Claes H. Ahnsjö
- Villotto Villano : Wladimiro Ganzarolli
- Masino : Domenico Trimarchi
- La baronessa irene : Kari Lövaas
- Il marchese Ernesto : Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Accompagné par l’Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne et dirigé par Antal Dorati, cet enregistrement incarne non seulement le langage musical raffiné de Haydn, mais met également en lumière les thèmes intemporels de la constance véritable, exprimés en trois langues : True Constancy. Die wahre Beständigkeit. La vraie constance.
Product Features
- Recording Format: Digitally remastered audio CD set
- Total Duration: 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 58 seconds
- Operatic Structure: Dramma giocoso in three acts
- Libretto: By Francesco Puttini and Pietro Travaglia
- Key Performances:
- Orchestra & Conductor: Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne under the baton of Antal Dorati
- Rosina by Jessye Norman
- Lisetta by Helen Donath
- Il conte Errico by Claes H. Ahnsjö
- Villotto Villano by Wladimiro Ganzarolli
- Masino by Domenico Trimarchi
- La baronessa irene by Kari Lövaas
- Il marchese Ernesto by Anthony Rolfe Johnson
- Media Acclaim:
- Gramophone: "EXTREMELY GOOD."
- High Fidelity Magazine: "... NOT TO BE MISSED."
- Diapason: "<<>> ...UN'INCISIONE ECCEZIONALE."
Interesting Facts
Celebrating Operatic Excellence in Haydn’s Era
- Critical Acclaim: This recording has received high praise from leading publications such as Gramophone, High Fidelity Magazine, and Diapason, highlighting its exceptional sound quality and interpretative mastery.
- Artistic Collaboration: Under the visionary direction of Antal Dorati, the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne delivers a performance noted for its clarity and emotional depth, reinforcing the timeless relevance of Haydn's music.
- Digital Remastering: The release has been digitally remastered to preserve the original acoustic conditions of the Grande Salle at Epalinges, ensuring that listeners enjoy a pristine audio experience that remains faithful to the original performance.
- Multilingual Presentation: The title and thematic emphasis are presented in English ("True Constancy"), German ("Die wahre Beständigkeit"), and French ("La vraie constance"), celebrating a universal cultural heritage.
French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits Intéressants)
Célébrer l’Excellence Opératique à l’Époque de Haydn
- Éloges critiques : Cet enregistrement a reçu de grands éloges de la part de publications prestigieuses comme Gramophone, High Fidelity Magazine et Diapason, soulignant la qualité sonore exceptionnelle et la maîtrise interprétative.
- Collaboration artistique : Sous la direction visionnaire d’Antal Dorati, l’Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne offre une performance remarquable par sa clarté et sa profondeur émotionnelle, réaffirmant la pertinence intemporelle de la musique de Haydn.
- Remastering numérique : La sortie a été remasterisée numériquement pour préserver les conditions acoustiques originales de la Grande Salle à Epalinges, assurant aux auditeurs une expérience audio parfaite, fidèle à la performance originale.
- Présentation multilingue : Le titre et le thème central sont présentés en anglais ("True Constancy"), en allemand ("Die wahre Beständigkeit") et en français ("La vraie constance"), célébrant ainsi un patrimoine culturel universel.
Track Listing
Note: The release represents the complete performance of the opera in three acts. Detailed act divisions and scene timings adhere to the original staging as captured in the recording.
Publishers
Published by Philips Classics Productions, this historically and musically significant recording is distributed worldwide. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, public performance, broadcasting, or any form of misuse is strictly prohibited.
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English:
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French (Cimkek):
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