Alexander Goehr's "Arianna, Op. 58" is a captivating exploration of Monteverdi's lost opera, meticulously crafted and released on April 1, 2012, under the NMC Recordings label. This two-hour, eleven-minute masterpiece is a testament to Goehr's brilliance, offering a unique blend of historical reverence and contemporary innovation.
The album features a stellar cast, including Ruby Philogene, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, and Jeremy Huw Williams, among others, who bring the dramatic and emotional depth of Arianna's story to life. The Arianna Ensemble, conducted by William Lacey, provides a rich and textured musical backdrop, showcasing Goehr's intricate compositions and his deep understanding of Monteverdi's original vision.
"Arianna, Op. 58" is divided into numerous tracks, each representing a different scene or emotion within the opera. From the hauntingly beautiful "Lasciatemi morire" to the triumphant "Ne l'eterno sereno meco raccolta," the album takes the audience on a journey through Arianna's trials and tribulations. The inclusion of symphonias throughout the album adds layers of complexity and depth, highlighting Goehr's ability to weave together different musical elements seamlessly.
This album is not just a recording; it's a reimagining of a lost masterpiece, offering a fresh perspective on Monteverdi's work while staying true to its original spirit. Alexander Goehr's "Arianna, Op. 58" is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of history and contemporary music, and a testament to the enduring power of opera.
2012 NMC Recordings2012 (P) NMC Recordings
Tracks
Arianna, Op. 58: Or sappi, figlio, e di pietà t'accendiAlexander Goehr, Angela Hickey, Juliet Schiemann, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Pria che ne l'oceano spenga diman gli ardenti raggi il soleAlexander Goehr, Angela Hickey, Juliet Schiemann, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Ma qual per l'aria suona - Procession of the Soldiers of TheseusAlexander Goehr, Angela Hickey, Juliet Schiemann, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Ecco il greco campion, quegli è TeseoAlexander Goehr, Angela Hickey, Juliet Schiemann, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Fortissimi guerrieriAlexander Goehr, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Stephen Rooke, Timothy Dawkins, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sian lieti, sian felici i dolci sonniAlexander Goehr, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Quai segni di timor nel tuo bel volto veggioAlexander Goehr, Philip Sheffield, Ruby Philogene, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sì caro al cor mi scende il ragionar corteseAlexander Goehr, Philip Sheffield, Ruby Philogene, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Veggio, o parmi veder di face acceseAlexander Goehr, Jeremy Huw Williams, Philip Sheffield, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sinfonia (1)Alexander Goehr, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey, Philip Sheffield
Arianna, Op. 58: Come potrai, cor mioAlexander Goehr, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Ma, deh, s'il cor magnanimo e realeAlexander Goehr, Jeremy Huw Williams, Philip Sheffield, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Già pronto ogni nocchiero siede al governoAlexander Goehr, Andrew Hewitt, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Miseri peregrin!Alexander Goehr, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Stampa il ciel con l'auree pianteAlexander Goehr, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sinfonia (2)Alexander Goehr, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Benché la fé, benché l'amor m'affidi del mio reAlexander Goehr, Ruby Philogene, Timothy Dawkins, Angela Hickey, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Forse certe novelle ne daran questi pescatori amiciAlexander Goehr, Angela Hickey, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Pavento insidie e inganniAlexander Goehr, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Avventurose gentiAlexander Goehr, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sinfonia (3)Alexander Goehr, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Se su da l'alto cieloAlexander Goehr, Timothy Dawkins, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sovra quel nudo scoglioAlexander Goehr, Timothy Dawkins, Lawrence Zazzo, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Poiché correndo venneAlexander Goehr, Timothy Dawkins, Ruby Philogene, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Misera giovinettaAlexander Goehr, Timothy Dawkins, Lawrence Zazzo, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Lasciatemi morireAlexander Goehr, Ruby Philogene, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: O Teseo, o Teseo mioAlexander Goehr, Ruby Philogene, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Dove, dove è la fede, che tanto mi giuravi?Alexander Goehr, Ruby Philogene, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Ahi, che non pur risponde!Alexander Goehr, Ruby Philogene, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Misera! Ancor do loco a la tradita spemeAlexander Goehr, Ruby Philogene, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Di magnanimo cor, che morte sprezzaAlexander Goehr, Angela Hickey, Ruby Philogene, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Su l'orride paludi de l'Acheronte oscuroAlexander Goehr, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sinfonia (4)Alexander Goehr, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Spiega le penne d'oroAlexander Goehr, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Qual de le sacre dive vegg'ioAlexander Goehr, Lawrence Zazzo, Ruby Philogene, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Al dolce suon de l'infiammate noteAlexander Goehr, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sinfonia - Ardete, anime belleAlexander Goehr, Juliet Schiemann, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Ritornello - Spiega omai, giocondo nume, l'auree piume (1)Alexander Goehr, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Andrew Hewitt, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Sinfonia - Mirate, o voi del CieloAlexander Goehr, Juliet Schiemann, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
Arianna, Op. 58: Gioite al gioir mioAlexander Goehr, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams, Andrew Hewitt, Stephen Rooke, Arianna Ensemble, William Lacey
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