Description

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Idomeneo (3×CD Reissue with Slipcase & Booklet)

Product Information

UPC: 022924260025
Catalog Number: LC 3706
Product Type: 3×CD Box Set (Album Reissue, Stereo)
Genre: Classical, Opera
Style: Opera – Idomeneo, Re di Creta, K. 366
Label: Teldec Classics International GmbH
Country: Europe
Format: Digital Audio (Reissue in Stereo; Box Set with Slipcase)
Recording Venue: Neue Kirche Albisrieden, Zurich (Switzerland)
Recording Dates: March and June 1980
Musical Direction: Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Direction d'ensemble)
Featured Cast:
- Werner Hollweg (Idomeneo)
- Trudeliese Schmidt (Idamante)
- Rachel Yakar (Ilia)
- Felicity Palmer (Elettra)
- Kurt Equiluz (Arbace)
- Robert Tear (Gran Sacerdote di Nettuno)
- Simon Estes (La Voce)
- Mozart-Orchester & Chor des Opernhauses Zürich (with members of the Tonhallen- and Theaterorchesters)

Overview

Experience Mozart’s masterful opera Idomeneo, an exemplar of classical operatic brilliance, brought vividly to life by the Mozart-Orchester des Opernhauses Zürich under the distinguished musical direction of Nikolaus Harnoncourt. This 3×CD reissue from Teldec captures the dramatic intensity and elegant vocal artistry of a work that remains central to the opera repertoire. Included in this release is an 183-page booklet, providing rich background and insights into this iconic production.

German Translation – Übersicht

Erleben Sie Mozarts meisterhafte Oper Idomeneo, ein Paradebeispiel klassischer Bühnenkunst, das eindrucksvoll vom Mozart-Orchester des Opernhauses Zürich unter der renommierten Gesamtleitung von Nikolaus Harnoncourt neu interpretiert wird. Diese 3×CD-Reissue von Teldec fängt die dramatische Intensität und die elegante Gesangskunst eines Werks ein, das zum zentralen Repertoire der Oper zählt. In dieser Veröffentlichung ist ein 183-seitiges Booklet enthalten, das umfangreiche Hintergrundinformationen und Einblicke in diese ikonische Produktion bietet.

Product Features

Exceptional Sound Quality:
Remastered digital audio in stereo delivers crystal-clear balance between the orchestra, chorus, and soloists.
Comprehensive Package:
A complete 3×CD box set presented in an elegant slipcase, accompanied by a detailed 183-page booklet documenting the opera’s history and production insights.
Renowned Interpretation:
Under Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s musical direction, this recording features stellar performances by a celebrated cast, ensuring an authentic and engaging operatic experience.
Historic Recording:
Captured at the Neue Kirche Albisrieden in Zurich during March and June 1980, the production remains a benchmark of operatic excellence and Teldec’s legacy.
Versatile Format:
Ideal for collectors and classical music enthusiasts, this reissue is a testament to the timeless appeal of Mozart’s operatic genius.

Track Listing

CD 1

Ouverture
Scena II
Scena III
Scena IV–VI
Scena IX–X
No. 7 Aria
No. 8 Marcia
No. 9 Coro Nettuno

CD 2

Scena I – Recitativo
Aria “Se il tuo duol”
Scena II – Recitativo “Se…”
No. 11 Aria “Se il padre perdei”
Scena III–IV – Recitativo “Qual…”
No. 12a Aria “Fuor del Mar”
Recitativo “Frettolosa e Guiliva…”
No. 13 Aria “Idol mio, se ritroso”
Scena V – Recitativo “Sidonie…!”
Scena I – Recitativo “Solitundini amiche”
No. 19 Aria “Zeffiretti lushinghieri”
Scena II – Recitativo “Principessa”
Scena III – Recitativo “Cieli…”

CD 3

Scena IV – Recitativo “Sire alla reggia”
Scena V – Recitativo “Sventurata Sidon…”
Scena VI – No. 23 Recitativo “Vogli intorno”
Scena VII–VIII – No. 26 Cavatina
Coro “Stupenda Vittoria!”
Scena IX–X – No. 27 Recitativo “Padre”
No. 29 Recitativo “Oh Ciel pietoso”
Scena Ultima – No. 30 Recitativo “Popoli”
No. 31 Coro “Scenda amor”
Chaconne
Larghetto
La Chaconne qui reprend
Largo – Allegretto – Allegro

Note: The detailed track listing reflects the unfolding dramatic structure of Mozart’s opera, capturing both recitative narratives and lyrical arias.

Interesting Facts

Historic Performance Tradition:
Idomeneo is celebrated for its sophisticated blend of drama and music, marking a pivotal moment in Mozart’s development as an opera composer. This reissue preserves the spirit and innovation of the original 1980 recording, a tribute to Teldec’s renowned legacy.
Influential Musical Leadership:
Under the direction of Nikolaus Harnoncourt, the ensemble brings remarkable clarity and expressive depth to the opera. Harnoncourt’s interpretation highlights the intricate balance between the vocals, orchestra, and chorus, which has greatly influenced modern performances of Mozart’s works.

German Translation – Interessante Fakten

Historische Aufführungstradition:
Idomeneo wird für seine anspruchsvolle Verbindung von Dramaturgie und Musik gefeiert und markiert einen Wendepunkt in Mozarts Entwicklung als Opernkomponist. Diese Reissue bewahrt den Geist und die Innovation der Originalaufnahme von 1980 und ist ein Tribut an das renommierte Erbe von Teldec.
Einflussreiche Musikalische Leitung:
Unter der Leitung von Nikolaus Harnoncourt entfaltet das Ensemble eine bemerkenswerte Klarheit und expressive Tiefe, die das Gleichgewicht zwischen Vocals, Orchester und Chor herausstellt. Harnoncourt’s Interpretation hat moderne Aufführungen von Mozarts Werken nachhaltig beeinflusst.

Publishers

Published by Teldec Classics International GmbH and made by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe. This reissue is a definitive edition for classical music collectors, preserving a landmark interpretation of Mozart’s Idomeneo. All rights are reserved under Teldec Classics International GmbH.

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