Description
Verdi Opera Scenes: Captivating Live Opera CD Performance
Product Information
UPC: 013491340326
Product Type: CD
Genre: Opera, focusing on Verdi's dramatic scenes with additional classical encores
Artists: Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Baritone), Sondra Radvanovsky (Soprano)
Conductor: Constantine Orbelian
Orchestra: Philharmonia of Russia
Recording Details: Live recording from the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, June 24, 2008
Release Date: 2009
Label: Delos Productions, Inc.
Catalog Number: DE 3403
Format: DDD (Digital recording)
Total Duration: Approximately 55 minutes
Overview
"Verdi Opera Scenes" is a dynamic live opera CD that showcases Giuseppe Verdi's most poignant and theatrical moments through the exceptional vocal talents of baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky and soprano Sondra Radvanovsky. Conducted by Constantine Orbelian with the Philharmonia of Russia, this 2009 release captures the essence of Verdi's masterpieces, including intense duets from Un Ballo in Maschera, Don Carlo, Simon Boccanegra, and Il Trovatore, along with encores by Dvořák, Mozart, and Puccini. It highlights themes of human emotion and drama, offering listeners a vivid snapshot of a historic concert that blends passion with musical excellence.
Product Features
Format and Physical Details
- Dimensions and Packaging: Standard CD format, compact and designed for easy storage and playback on any CD player or digital device.
- Audio Specifications: High-fidelity DDD recording that delivers clear, immersive sound quality, preserving the live concert atmosphere.
Content and Usability
- Duration and Track Count: Total runtime of about 55 minutes across 7 tracks, making it perfect for focused listening without overwhelming length.
- Language and Accessibility: Primarily features Italian libretto for Verdi scenes, with encores in Czech and Italian, ensuring broad appeal for opera enthusiasts seeking authentic performances.
- Additional Elements: Includes informative liner notes with artist biographies, track descriptions, and historical context to enhance understanding and enjoyment.
Interesting Facts
Artistic Highlights
This CD features Dmitri Hvorostovsky, often hailed as a leading interpreter of Verdi roles, whose baritone voice brings depth and intensity to characters facing moral dilemmas.
Performance Insights
The collaboration with Sondra Radvanovsky, known for her expressive soprano, resulted in a "magical onstage chemistry" during this Moscow concert, as noted in contemporary reviews, emphasizing their ability to convey emotional stakes in live settings.
Historical Context
Recorded at the iconic Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, a venue renowned for its acoustics and cultural significance, the album preserves the spontaneity of a one-of-a-kind event. The encores from composers like Dvořák and Puccini add diversity, reflecting the artists' range and the concert's celebratory spirit.
Track Listing
- Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera, Act 3, Scene 1 – Renato and Amelia: "Morró, ma prima in grazia," "Eri tu" (14:11)
- Verdi: Don Carlo, Act 4, Scene 2 – Death of Rodrigo: "O Carlo, ascolta" (4:19)
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra, Act 1, Scenes 6/7 – Recognition Scene: Amelia and Boccanegra (14:27)
- Verdi: Il Trovatore, Act 4 – Confrontation Scene: Leonora and the Count di Luna (7:50)
- Encore: Dvořák: Rusalka – "Song to the Moon" (7:11)
- Encore: Mozart: Don Giovanni – "Deh vieni alla finestra" (2:55)
- Encore: Puccini: Tosca – "Vissi d'arte" (4:16)
Publishers
Released by Delos Productions, Inc. in 2009, with all rights reserved. The album was produced and distributed by Delos Productions, based in Sonoma, California (P.O. Box 343, Sonoma, California 95476-9998). Disc manufactured and assembled in the USA. For more information, visit www.delosmusic.com.
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