Experience the timeless masterpiece "Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30" by Christoph Willibald Gluck, a seminal work in the classical opera repertoire. This album, released on April 26, 2024, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, offers a comprehensive journey through Gluck's iconic opera, renowned for its innovative blend of drama and music.
Spanning a rich duration of 1 hour and 24 minutes, this recording captures the essence of Gluck's revolutionary approach to opera, which significantly influenced the development of the genre. The album features a full performance of "Orfeo ed Euridice," including all its acts and notable arias such as "Che farò senza Euridice" and "Qual vita è questa mai." The orchestral and vocal performances are meticulously crafted, showcasing the depth and beauty of Gluck's composition.
Highlights include the famous "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" and the poignant "Che puro ciel!" These pieces, along with the entire opera, are brought to life with exquisite attention to detail, making this album a quintessential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. The album is a testament to Gluck's enduring legacy and his profound impact on the world of opera.
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: SinfoniaChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: "Ah se intorno a quest'urna funesta" (Coro, Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore Choir, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: "Basta, basta o compagni" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: Ballo. Tempo di minuèChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: "Ah se intorno a quest'urna funesta" (Coro)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore Choir, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: "Chiamo il mio ben così" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: "Numi, barbari Numi!" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: "T'assiste Amore!" (Amore, Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Fatma Said, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: "Gli sguardi trattieni" (Amore)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Fatma Said, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 1: "Che disse? Che ascoltai?" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: Ballo di furie e Spettri - "Chi mai dell'Erebo" - "Mille pene" (Coro, Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore Choir, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: Ballo d'eroi ed eroine negli ElisiChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: "Che puro ciel!" (Orfeo, Coro)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore Choir, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: "Vieni a' regni del riposo" (Coro)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore Choir, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: BalloChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: "Anime avventurose" - "Torna o bella" (Orfeo, Coro)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore Choir, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Vieni, segui i miei passi" (Orfeo, Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Vieni appaga il tuo consorte" (Orfeo, Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Qual vita e questa mai" (Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Che fiero momento" (Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Ecco un nuovo tormento" (Orfeo, Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Che farò senza Euridice" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Ah finisca e per sempre" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Orfeo che fai?" (Orfeo, Amore, Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Fatma Said, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: SinfoniaChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: Ballo: I. GraziosoChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: Ballo: II. AllegroChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: Ballo: III. AndanteChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: Ballo: IV. AllegroChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Il Giardino d'Amore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Trionfi Amore!" (Orfeo, Amore, Euridice, Coro)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Fatma Said, Il Giardino d'Amore Choir, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Christoph Willibald Gluck, a pioneering figure in the world of opera, bridged the gap between the Baroque and Classical eras with his innovative and dramatic compositions. Born in the Upper Palatinate and raised in Bohemia, Gluck's journey took him from the courts of Europe to the stages of Italy and France, where he revolutionized operatic practices. His groundbreaking works, such as "Orfeo ed Euridice" and "Alceste," broke away from the dominant opera seria style, introducing more dramatic storytelling and orchestral depth. Gluck's reforms, which included the use of orchestral recitative and the reduction of lengthy da capo arias, laid the foundation for the future of opera, influencing composers like Mozart and Berlioz. With a career spanning nearly five decades and a catalog of 49 operas, Gluck's legacy as a trailblazer in the world of classical music is undeniable.
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
