MONTEVERDI: L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA – Concerto Vocale (3CD Digital Audio)

Product Information

• UPC: 3149025044358
• Catalog Code: HMC 901330.32 / HM 83x3
• Product Type: Opera Recording – Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
• Title Variations:                           Genre: Opéra en un prologue et trois actes / Opera in a Prologue and Three Acts
  • Italian: L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA
  • French: L'Incoronation de Poppea
• Composer: Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
• Libretto: By Gian Francesco Busenello
• Premiere: 1642, Venice, Teatro SS. Giovanni e Paolo
• Performers:
  • Poppea: Danielle Borst
  • Nerone: Guillemette Laurens
  • Ottavia: Jennifer Larmore
  • Ottone: Axel Köhler
  • Seneca: Michael Schopper
  • Drusilla: Lena Lootens
  • Nutrice: Dominique Visse
  • Arnalta: Christoph Homberger
  • Lucano: Guy de Mey
  • Amore: Martina Bovet
• Ensemble & Conductor:Co-Productions: In coproduction with WDR and harmonia mundi s.a. (Mas de Vert, 13200 Arles, France)
  • Performed by Concerto Vocale
  • Directed by René Jacobs
• Format & Duration: 3 Compact Discs with total playing times:         Country of Manufacture: Made in West Germany; Printed in Germany
  • Disc 1: 72'41"
  • Disc 2: 77'26"
  • Disc 3: 47'11"
• Label: PHILIPS via harmonia mundi

Overview

Experience the revolutionary spirit of Monteverdi’s L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA—a landmark opera that redefined the boundaries of musical drama in the early baroque era. This superb digital recording captures the evocative power of Monteverdi’s score, presented in one prologue and three acts with a libretto by Gian Francesco Busenello. Under the inspired direction of René Jacobs, Concerto Vocale delivers a performance that fuses historical authenticity with modern clarity. With stellar performances by Danielle Borst (Poppea), Guillemette Laurens (Nerone), Jennifer Larmore (Ottavia), Axel Köhler (Ottone), and an impressive supporting cast, this 3CD set invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating sound world of one of opera’s greatest transformations.

French Translation – Overview (Aperçu)
Découvrez l'esprit révolutionnaire de L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA de Monteverdi – un opéra phare qui a redéfini les frontières du drame musical à l'aube de l'époque baroque. Cet enregistrement numérique exceptionnel restitue toute la force évocatrice de la partition de Monteverdi, en un prologue et trois actes, sur la base d’un livret de Gian Francesco Busenello. Sous la direction inspirée de René Jacobs, le Concerto Vocale offre une interprétation alliant authenticité historique et clarté contemporaine. Avec des performances remarquables de Danielle Borst (Poppea), Guillemette Laurens (Nerone), Jennifer Larmore (Ottavia), Axel Köhler (Ottone) et un ensemble de soutien impressionnant, ce coffret 3CD vous invite à plonger dans l'univers sonore captivant de l'une des plus grandes révolutions de l'opéra.

Product Features

• Recording Format: Digital Audio (3 Compact Discs)
• Operatic Structure:
  • One prologue and three acts, showcasing the dramatic evolution of early opera
• Libretto & Historical Context:
  • Based on a text by Gian Francesco Busenello, originally created for the 1642 premiere in Venice at Teatro SS. Giovanni e Paolo
• Stellar Cast Highlights:
  • Poppea: Danielle Borst
  • Nerone: Guillemette Laurens
  • Ottavia: Jennifer Larmore
  • Ottone: Axel Köhler
  • Additional roles including Seneca, Drusilla, Nutrice, Arnalta, Lucano, and Amore
• Orchestral Accompaniment:
  • Performed by Concerto Vocale, renowned for its sensitive and historically informed interpretations
• Conducting & Direction:
  • Under the masterful baton of René Jacobs, whose vision brings out the emotional depth and stylistic nuances of Monteverdi’s music
• Audio Quality:
  • Digitally remastered for exquisite clarity and balance, ensuring an immersive listening experience
• Production Collaborations:
  • Joint production with the German broadcaster WDR and harmonia mundi s.a., reflecting a commitment to high-quality classical recording

Interesting Facts

Celebrating Monteverdi’s Legacy Through a Timeless Masterpiece

• Historical Significance:
  • L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA is celebrated as one of Monteverdi’s most daring operatic innovations, marking a turning point in the development of Western opera.
• Critical Acclaim:
  • This recording has been praised for its interpretative authenticity and remarkable audio fidelity, capturing the intricate interplay of vocal and instrumental forces.
• Innovative Direction:
  • René Jacobs’ expertly grounded direction infuses the production with both dramatic immediacy and historical insight, bridging the old and the new.
• Multicultural Appeal:
  • With its multilingual presentation and universal themes of power, passion, and politics, the opera continues to captivate audiences around the world.
• Digital Remastering Excellence:
  • The state-of-the-art remastering process preserves the delicate textures and vibrant dynamics of the original performance, making this edition a definitive listening experience.

French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits Intéressants)

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• Importance Historique :
  • L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA est reconnu comme l'une des innovations opératiques les plus audacieuses de Monteverdi, marquant un tournant décisif dans le développement de l'opéra occidental.
• Éloges Critiques :
  • Cet enregistrement est salué pour son authenticité interprétative et sa fidélité audio remarquable, capturant le dialogue subtil entre la voix et l’instrumentation.
• Direction Innovante :
  • La direction éclairée de René Jacobs insuffle à la production une urgence dramatique associée à une rigueur historique, créant ainsi un pont entre tradition et modernité.
• Attrait Multiculturel :
  • Avec sa présentation multilingue et ses thèmes universels de pouvoir, passion et politique, l'opéra continue de fasciner et d'émouvoir un public international.
• Excellence du Remastering Numérique :
  • Le processus de remastering de pointe préserve les textures subtiles et la dynamique vibrante de la performance originale, faisant de cette édition une référence incontournable.

Track Listing

Note: This 3CD set encapsulates the complete performance of L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA. The discs are sequenced to faithfully reproduce the prologue and the three acts with all the musical numbers that bring Monteverdi’s dramatic vision to life.

• Disc 1: Prologue and first act (total time approx. 72'41")
• Disc 2: Second act (total time approx. 77'26")
• Disc 3: Third act (total time approx. 47'11")

Precise track timings and detailed scene divisions are provided within the accompanying booklet.

Publishers

Published by harmonia mundi in coproduction with WDR and the Concerto Vocale, under the esteemed Monteverdi series of the Eszterháza Opera Cycle. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, public performance, broadcasting, or rental of this recording is strictly prohibited by applicable law.

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