corigliano: the ghosts of versailles - john corigliano
Corigliano: The Ghosts of Versailles
John Corigliano
2016
44 tracks
2 uur, 35 min
Album Description
Experience the grandeur and intrigue of the French court with John Corigliano's masterful opera, "The Ghosts of Versailles." This captivating work, originally commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera for their 100th anniversary, brings to life the ghosts of the court of Louis XVI in a mesmerizing blend of history, drama, and music.
Recorded live by the LA Opera and released on the prestigious Pentatone label, this 2016 recording captures the essence of Corigliano's genius. The opera, with a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes, is a sweeping tale that weaves together the fates of historical figures and fictional characters, all set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The story unfolds in two acts, each filled with memorable arias and ensemble pieces that showcase the depth and range of Corigliano's compositional skills.
From the opening notes of "Mon coursier hors d'haleine" to the poignant finale, "No, Beaumarchais. It is as it should have been," the opera is a testament to Corigliano's ability to create a rich, immersive world. The libretto, co-written with William M. Hoffman, is witty and engaging, adding layers of depth to the characters and their stories. The recording features a stellar cast and the Orchestre de l'Opera Royal, conducted by Joseph Colaneri, bringing the score to life with precision and passion.
"The Ghosts of Versailles" is not just an opera; it's an experience. The opera won twice at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Opera Recording, a testament to its quality and impact. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, this recording offers a compelling journey into the world of French court drama and the revolutionary spirit of the time. The album is a stunning addition to any classical music collection, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience.
2016 Pentatone Music B.V.2016 Los Angeles Opera
Tracks
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Mon coursier hors d'haleineJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Victoria Livengood, Kristin Sigmundsson, Scott Scully, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: All-powerful Queen of Beauty and ruler of my willing heartJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: They are always with meJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Patricia Racette
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: My wife was always hard to pleaseJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Kristin Sigmundsson, Scott Scully, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine, Patrick Blackwell
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Oh no. Here we go againJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, LA Opera Chorus, Lucas Meachem, Lucy Schaufer, Joshua Guerrero
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: They wish they could kill meJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Lucas Meachem, Patricia Racette, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Bravo, Beaumarchais! Briljant! Then why are you weeping, your Majesty?John Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Magic! It is Paris, the autumn of '93John Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine, Patrick Blackwell
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: And with the one million pounds, grant Her Majesty a safe refuge in the New WorldJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Kristin Sigmundsson, Lucas Meachem, Lucy Schaufer, Joshua Guerrero
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Fool! Idiot! Moron! You forgot where Almaviva plans to sell the jewels?John Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Robert Brubaker, Patricia Racette, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine, Patrick Blackwell
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: I can't wait to betray AlmavivaJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Robert Brubaker, Stacey Tappan
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Oh, the lion may roar and the eagle may soarJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Robert Brubaker
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: I remember, Master, I remember!John Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Robert Brubaker, Lucas Meachem, Lucy Schaufer, Joshua Guerrero, Joel Sorensen, Victoria Livengood
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Poor Florestine, I pity herJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: New SceneJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Kristin Sigmundsson, Robert Brubaker, Joshua Guerrero, Guangqun Yu
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Now we go back in time. Cherubino, CherubinoJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Guangqun Yu, Renée Rapier
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Look at the green here in the gladeJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Guangqun Yu, Renée Rapier, Kristin Sigmundsson
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: No I've had enough. I see what's happening hereJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, LA Opera Chorus
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: SelamunaleykumJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Philip Cokorinos, Brenton Ryan, Joshua Guerrero
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: His Excellency, the English AmbassadorJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Museum Kim, Philip Cokorinos, Joshua Guerrero
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: I am in a valley and you are in a valleyJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Philip Cokorinos, Brenton Ryan, Joshua Guerrero
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Ya omri. Limatha hajartani?John Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Patti LuPone
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act I: Tafaddaloo marhabun bikoom Shall weJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Patti LuPone, Lucas Meachem, LA Opera Chorus
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Hurry, hurry... It's late! The second act is beginning!John Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Scott Scully
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Watch. Now Figaro comes backJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Scott Scully
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Wait!... Figaro was supposed to return the necklaceJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Scott Scully, Victoria Livengood
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Damn that Figaro. He's your husbandJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Victoria Livengood, Scott Scully, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: As summer brings a wistful breezeJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Scott Scully, Victoria Livengood
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: And now I must go Bless you Madam, bless youJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Scott Scully, Lucy Schaufer
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: What is happeningJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Lucy Schaufer, Patricia Racette, Guangqun Yu, Brenton Ryan
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Antoinette, we want your head. Order! Order!John Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Lucy Schaufer, Patricia Racette, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Marie Antoinette of Lorraine and AustriaJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Monarchy. Revolution. It's all the same to me Women of Paris, listen!John Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, LA Opera Chorus
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Welcome, Madeleine, welcomeJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, LA Opera Chorus, Lucas Meachem
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Remember the chestnut trees in the gardens of the TuileriesJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Brenton Ryan, Stacey Tappan, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: I hope I'm not too late for your partyJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette, Kristin Sigmundsson, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: InterludeJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: I am very well, my dear MarquisJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Victoria Livengood, Summer Hassan, Lacey Jo Benter, Frederick Ballantine, Patrick Blackwell, LA Opera Chorus
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: O God of love, O Lord of lightJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Lucy Schaufer, Lucas Meachem, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Brenton Ryan, Christopher Maltman
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: We are finished Farewell, my faithful friendJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Lucy Schaufer, Lucas Meachem, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Brenton Ryan, Christopher Maltman
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Look, her breathing is diminishedJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Lucy Schaufer, Lucas Meachem, Guangqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Brenton Ryan, Christopher Maltman
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Goodbye, Figaro. Goodbye, BeaumarchaisJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: No, Beaumarchais. It is as it should have been. Once there was a golden birdJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, Patricia Racette
The Ghosts of Versailles, Act II: Come, AntoniaJohn Corigliano, Los Angeles Opera, James Conlon, Christopher Maltman, LA Opera Chorus
John Corigliano, born in 1938, is a celebrated American composer whose extensive body of work spans symphonies, operas, concertos, and film scores. With over 100 compositions to his name, Corigliano has garnered prestigious accolades, including a Pulitzer Prize, five Grammy Awards, a Grawemeyer Award, and an Academy Award. His music is known for its tonal accessibility and expressive depth, drawing from a wide range of influences. Notable works include his Symphony No. 1, inspired by the AIDS epidemic, and the film score for "The Red Violin," which he later adapted into the "Red Violin" Concerto. Corigliano's compositions often pay homage to the past while pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical music, making him one of the most celebrated composers of the past few decades. Beyond his composing, Corigliano is also dedicated to education, teaching composition at The Juilliard School.
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