Vivaldi: L'Olimpiade (Highlights) – Takács, Zempléni / Budapest Madrigal Choir / Szekeres (Remastered CD)

UPC: 5991813202222 

MPN: HCD 32022 

ASIN: B00005UOMU, B000063RV0 

Brand Name: Hungaroton Classic

Overview

This 2001 Hungaroton Classic CD presents highlights from Antonio Vivaldi's opera L'Olimpiade, a masterwork of Baroque dramma per musica. The recording features an array of acclaimed Hungarian singers, including mezzo-soprano Klára Takács, soprano Mária Zempléni, and bass Kolos Kováts. Under the direction of Ferenc Szekeres, the Hungarian State Orchestra and the Budapest Madrigal Choir bring to life the drama and virtuosity of this opera, which uses the famous libretto by Pietro Metastasio. Originally recorded in 1988 and later remastered, this CD offers a vital and accessible performance of one of Vivaldi's key theatrical works.

Termékáttekintés (Hungarian Translation)

Ez a 2001-es Hungaroton Classic CD Antonio Vivaldi L'Olimpiade című operájának fénypontjait mutatja be, amely a barokk dramma per musica egyik remekműve. A felvételen elismert magyar énekesek szerepelnek, köztük Takács Klára mezzoszoprán, Zempléni Mária szoprán és Kolos Kováts basszus. Szekeres Ferenc vezényletével a Magyar Állami Zenekar és a Budapesti Madrigálkórus kelti életre az opera drámaiságát és virtuozitását, amely Pietro Metastasio híres librettóját használja. Az eredetileg 1988-ban rögzített és később digitálisan felújított CD életteli és hozzáférhető előadást kínál Vivaldi egyik kulcsfontosságú színházi művéből.

Product Features

• Format: CD, Remastered
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque, Opera, Oratorio
• Total Time: 64:39
• Catalogue No.: HCD 32022
• Record Label: Hungaroton Classic (p/c HRC Recording)
• Country of Release: Made in Hungary
• Released: 2001 (Remastered reissue of 1988 recording)
• Conductor: Ferenc Szekeres
• Soloists: Mária Zempléni, Klára Takács, Kolos Kováts, György Kaplan, Lajos Miller, István Gáti, etc.

Interesting Facts

• Vivaldi's Opera and Metastasio's Libretto: L'Olimpiade (1734) is one of Vivaldi's most significant surviving operas. It uses one of the most popular libretti in the history of opera, written by Pietro Metastasio (1733). The text's enduring appeal meant it was set by over 50 different composers, including Pergolesi and Caldara.
• The Dramatic Score: The opera's plot, set during the ancient Olympic Games, is full of high drama, mistaken identities, and romance. Vivaldi’s score is celebrated for its demanding arias that showcase the vocal agility (coloratura) and emotional range of the singers.
• The Power of the Hungarian Soloists: This highlights album features some of the best Hungarian voices of the mid-20th century. Klára Takács is particularly renowned for her powerful dramatic interpretations, while Mária Zempléni and Kolos Kováts provide excellent contrast and vocal texture across the duets and arias.
• Remastered Quality: The 2001 Hungaroton Classic reissue provides a digitally remastered version of the 1988 recording, allowing for enhanced clarity and definition, optimizing the listening experience of Vivaldi's intricate instrumental and vocal lines.

Track Listing (Highlights and Key Moments)

Sinfonia

1. Sinfonia (Allegro-Andante-Allegro Molto) 07:02

Act 1

1. No. 2 Aria: Il Fidarsi Delle Speme (György Kaplan) 06:21
2. No. 3 Coro, No. 4 Canzonetta, No. 5 Coro (Budapest Madrigal Choir) 04:33
3. No. 6 Aria: Del Destin Non Vi Lagnate (Kolos Kováts) 02:16

Act 2

1. No. 9 Duetto: Oh Quanto M'ardo In Core (Klára Takács) 02:11
2. No. 10 Aria: Se Tu Sprezzar Pretendi (István Gáti) 03:11
3. No. 11 Aria: Sole Degl' Occhi Miei (Mária Zempléni) 04:17
4. No. 12 Entrata / Coro / Ballo / Coro (Budapest Madrigal Choir) 04:40
5. No. 17 Aria: Qual Serpe Tortuosa (Kolos Kováts) 01:40
6. No. 18 Aria: Tu Sei Degli Occhi Miei (Klára Takács) 05:43
7. No. 20 Aria: Se Cerca, Se Dice (Aniko P. Szabo) 03:54
8. No. 21 Aria: Gemo In Un Pianto E Fremo (Lajos Miller) 03:23

Act 3

1. No. 22 Quintetto: O Padre Mio, Mio Bene (István Gáti) 05:45
2. No. 23 Aria: Non Ho Che Un Infedele (Mária Zempléni) 03:37
3. No. 25 Coro: Fumighi Vivida L' Ara (Budapest Madrigal Choir) 02:06
4. No. 26a Aria: Non So Donde Viene (Kolos Kováts) 01:37
5. No. 27 Coro Finale: Sia Clemente Adunque (Budapest Madrigal Choir) 01:27

Publishers

• Label: Hungaroton Classic (HCD 32022)
• Phonographic Copyright (p): HRC Recording
• Manufactured By: Sanyo Japan

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