Dive into the world of Giuseppe Verdi's operatic masterpiece with this stunning recording of "Macbeth," his first foray into Shakespearean adaptation. This album captures the essence of Verdi's genius, showcasing his ability to translate the dark and dramatic narrative of Shakespeare's play into a powerful musical experience. The opera, recorded in New York in 2014, features a stellar cast led by the renowned Renato Bruson, Mara Zampieri, James Morris, and Dennis O'Neill, under the masterful direction of Giuseppe Sinopoli.
The performance, staged by Adrian Noble, is a testament to the enduring appeal of Verdi's music, with a chorus that plays a pivotal role in bringing the story to life. The album spans over two hours, offering a comprehensive exploration of Verdi's score, from the haunting prelude to the dramatic climax. The set includes a range of stunning set pieces that highlight the immense demands on the principal singers, showcasing their vocal prowess and the depth of Verdi's composition.
This recording, released by Masterpieces Opera, is a must-listen for opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike. The album features the Orchestra and Chorus of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, providing a rich and immersive audio experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of Verdi or new to his work, this recording of "Macbeth" is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Macbeth: PreludioGiuseppe Verdi, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 1: "Che faceste? Dite su!" (Drei Hexen)Giuseppe Verdi, Calvin Marsh, Emilia Cundari, Mildred Allen, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 2: "Giorno non vidi mai si fiero e bello!" (Macbeth, Banco, Hexen)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Jerome Hines, Calvin Marsh, Emilia Cundari, Mildred Allen, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 3: "Due vaticini compiuti or sono" (Macbeth, Banco)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Jerome Hines, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 4: "S'allontanarono!" (Hexen)Giuseppe Verdi, Calvin Marsh, Emilia Cundari, Mildred Allen, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 5: "Nel di della vittoria io le incontrai..." (Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 6: "Vieni! T'affretta! Accendere" (Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 7: "Oh, donna mia!" (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 8: "Sappia la sposa mia!" (Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 9: "Fata! Mia donna!" (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 10: "Di destario per tempo il re m'impose" (Macduff, Banco, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Carlo Bergonzi, Jerome Hines, Leonard Warren, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act I, Scene 11: "Schiudi, inferno, inghiotti" (Macduff, Banco, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Carlo Bergonzi, Jerome Hines, Leonard Warren, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act II, Scene 1: "Perchè mi sfuggi" (Lady Macbeth, Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonie Rysanek, Leonard Warren, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act II, Scene 2: "La luce langue" (Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act II, Scene 3: "Chi v'impose unirvi a noi?" (Chor der Mörder)Giuseppe Verdi, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Erich Leinsdorf, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Macbeth, Act II, Scene 4: "Studia il passo. Come dal ciel precipita" (Banco)Giuseppe Verdi, Jerome Hines, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act II, Scene 5: "Salve, o re!" (Chor der Mörder, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Erich Leinsdorf, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Leonard Warren, Leonie Rysanek
Macbeth, Act II, Scene 6: "Si colmi il calice" (Lady Macbeth, Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonie Rysanek, Leonard Warren, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act II, Scene 7: "Voi siete demente!" (Lady Macbeth, Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonie Rysanek, Leonard Warren, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act II, Scene 7: "Spirito d'abisso!" (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Macduff)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Leonie Rysanek, Carlo Bergonzi, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act III, Scene 1: "Tre volte miagola la gatta" (Hexen)Giuseppe Verdi, Calvin Marsh, Emilia Cundari, Mildred Allen, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act III, Scene 2: "Che fate voi, misteriose donne?" (Macbeth, Hexen)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Calvin Marsh, Emilia Cundari, Mildred Allen, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act III, Scene 2: "Fuggi, regal fantasima" (Macbeth, Hexen)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Calvin Marsh, Emilia Cundari, Mildred Allen, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act III, Scene 3: "Ove son io?" (Macbeth, Araldo, Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Walter Hemmerley, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act III, Scene 4: "Ora di morte e di vendetta" (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Leonie Rysanek, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 1: "Patria oppressa!" (Männer, Frauen)Giuseppe Verdi, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Erich Leinsdorf, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 1: "O figli... Ah, la paterna mano" (Macduff)Giuseppe Verdi, Carlo Bergonzi, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 2: "Dove siam? Che bosco è quello?" (Malcolm, Männer, Frauen, Macduff)Giuseppe Verdi, Erich Leinsdorf, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, William Olvis, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Carlo Bergonzi
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 3: "Vegliammo invan due notti" (Arzt, Frau)Giuseppe Verdi, Gerhard Pechner, Carlotta Ordassy, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 4: "Una macchia è qui tuttora" (Lady Macbeth, Arzt)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonie Rysanek, Gerhard Pechner, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 5: "Perfidi! All' anglo contro me" (Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 5: "Pietà, rispetto, amore" (Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 6: "Ella è morta!" (Macbeth, Männer, Frauen)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Warren, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 7: "Mai per me che m'affidai" (Malcolm, Macduff, Soldaten, Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Erich Leinsdorf, William Olvis, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Carlo Bergonzi, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Leonard Warren
Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 8: "Vittoria! Vittoria!" (Malcolm, Macduff, Soldaten)Giuseppe Verdi, William Olvis, Erich Leinsdorf, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Carlo Bergonzi, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
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