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Historical Majesty: Pacini’s Carlo di Borgogna (Charles the Bold) – Opera Rara 3-CD Set

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Historical Majesty: Pacini’s Carlo di Borgogna (Charles the Bold) – Opera Rara 3-CD Set

Product Details

  • Product Name: Carlo di Borgogna (Charles of Burgundy)
  • Composer: Giovanni Pacini
  • Label: Opera Rara
  • Catalog Number: ORC21
  • UPC: 792938002125
  • Format: 3 x CD (Box Set)
  • Genre: Classical, Opera, Melodramma Romantico
  • Conductor: David Parry
  • Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields
  • Choir: Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
  • Release Year: 2002 (Recording c. 1995)
  • Total Duration: Complete Three-Part Opera

Overview

Uncover a dramatic treasure of the 19th-century Italian stage with Giovanni Pacini’s Carlo di Borgogna, presented in this complete three-disc recording by Opera Rara. Known as a key figure bridging the styles of Donizetti and early Verdi, Pacini delivers a powerful melodramma romantico centered on the historical figure Charles the Bold (Carlo), the last Duke of Burgundy.

The plot features a complex romantic entanglement: Carlo (tenor Bruce Ford) must choose between his promised bride, Leonora of York (soprano Elizabeth Futral), and the woman he truly loves, Estella (mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore). This dramatic conflict is set against a sweeping historical backdrop of duty and war. Under the expert direction of David Parry, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields beautifully showcases Pacini’s lyrical genius and dramatic flair.

Italian Translation / Traduzione Italiana

Panoramica Scopri un tesoro drammatico del palcoscenico italiano del XIX secolo con Carlo di Borgogna di Giovanni Pacini, presentato in questa registrazione completa di tre dischi di Opera Rara. Noto come figura chiave che collega gli stili di Donizetti e il primo Verdi, Pacini offre un potente melodramma romantico incentrato sulla figura storica di Carlo il Temerario, l'ultimo duca di Borgogna.

La trama presenta un complesso intreccio romantico: Carlo (il tenore Bruce Ford) deve scegliere tra la sua promessa sposa, Leonora di York (il soprano Elizabeth Futral), e la donna che ama veramente, Estella (il mezzosoprano Jennifer Larmore). Questo conflitto drammatico è ambientato in un vasto contesto storico di dovere e guerra. Sotto l'esperta direzione di David Parry, l'Academy of St Martin in the Fields mette magnificamente in mostra il genio lirico e l'estro drammatico di Pacini.


Product Features

  • Complete Melodramma Romantico: Full three-part opera across 3 CDs, essential for Pacini enthusiasts.
  • Top-Tier Bel Canto Cast: Features the established Bel Canto revivalists Bruce Ford, Jennifer Larmore, and Elizabeth Futral.
  • Orchestral Quality: Accompanied by the highly respected Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
  • Historical Context: An excellent example of the transition phase in Italian opera between the early Bel Canto masters and Verdi.

Interesting Facts

  • Pacini's Fame: At the time of its composition, Giovanni Pacini was considered one of Italy's greatest composers, second only to Rossini, demonstrating the high regard in which this work was held.
  • The Historical Setting: The opera is based on the conflicts of Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy, and his aggressive campaign against the Swiss, a figure whose tragic end (death in battle at Nancy) provided rich material for Romantic melodrama.
  • Vocal Demands: The opera is known for its highly virtuosic demands, especially for the tenor (Carlo) and the mezzo-soprano (Estella), requiring both incredible agility and dramatic weight.
  • Opera Rara's Focus: This recording is a prime example of Opera Rara’s dedication to resurrecting works by composers like Pacini, whose melodic skill was sometimes overshadowed by the later successes of Verdi.

Italian Translation / Traduzione Italiana

Fatti Interessanti

  • Fama di Pacini: All'epoca della sua composizione, Giovanni Pacini era considerato uno dei più grandi compositori italiani, secondo solo a Rossini, il che dimostra l'alta considerazione di cui godeva quest'opera.
  • Contesto Storico: L'opera è basata sui conflitti di Carlo il Temerario, Duca di Borgogna, e sulla sua aggressiva campagna contro gli Svizzeri, una figura la cui tragica fine (morte in battaglia a Nancy) fornì ricco materiale per il melodramma romantico.
  • Richieste Vocali: L'opera è nota per le sue richieste altamente virtuosistiche, in particolare per il tenore (Carlo) e il mezzosoprano (Estella), che richiedono sia incredibile agilità che peso drammatico.

Cast and Roles

  • Carlo, Duke of Burgundy – Bruce Ford (Tenor)
  • Estella, Arnoldo's daughter – Jennifer Larmore (Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Leonora di Jork, his promised bride – Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
  • Arnoldo, Count of Ivri – Roberto Frontali (Baritone)
  • Amelia, a relative of the Ivri family – Helen Williams (Mezzo-soprano)
  • Lord Athol, ambassador of England – Dominic Natoli (Tenor)
  • Guglielmo d'Erlach, a Swiss knight – Garry Magee (Baritone)

With the Geoffrey Mitchell Choir and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.


Publishers

Opera Rara / Peter Moores Foundation

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