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"Italian Wonders"

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"Italian Wonders" - Claudio Scimone

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Italian classical music with Claudio Scimone's "Italian Wonders," a meticulously curated collection of 70 tracks that span the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. This album, set for release on April 10, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, is a testament to Scimone's deep understanding and passion for Italian musical heritage.

The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the lively and virtuosic works of Antonio Vivaldi, including his iconic "The Four Seasons," to the operatic brilliance of Gioachino Rossini and the evocative concertos of Arcangelo Corelli. Scimone's ensemble, I Solisti Veneti, brings these pieces to life with their renowned precision and expressive power. The album also showcases the talents of other notable composers such as Luigi Boccherini, Ottorino Respighi, and Tomaso Albinoni, offering a comprehensive journey through the evolution of Italian classical music.

With a duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes, "Italian Wonders" is a comprehensive exploration of Italian musical genius. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to delight and inspire. Claudio Scimone's expertise and dedication to early music shine through in every note, making "Italian Wonders" an essential addition to any classical music collection.

A Warner Classics/Erato Disques release, © 2025 Warner Music UK LimitedA Warner Classics/Erato Disques release, ℗ 2025 Warner Music UK Limited

Tracks

  1. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 "Spring": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Piero Toso, I Solisti Veneti
  2. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 "Spring": II. Largo e pianissimo sempreAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Piero Toso, I Solisti Veneti
  3. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 "Spring": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Piero Toso, I Solisti Veneti
  4. Rossini: Sonate a quattro No. 3 in C Major: I. AllegroGioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  5. Rossini: Sonate a quattro No. 3 in C Major: II. AndanteGioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  6. Rossini: Sonate a quattro No. 3 in C Major: III. ModeratoGioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  7. Denza: Occhi di fataLuigi Denza, Ruggero Raimondi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  8. Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Alessandro Pitrelli, Bonifacio Bianchi, I Solisti Veneti
  9. Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Alessandro Pitrelli, Bonifacio Bianchi, I Solisti Veneti
  10. Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Alessandro Pitrelli, Bonifacio Bianchi, I Solisti Veneti
  11. Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: I. Vivace - Allegro - AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  12. Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: II. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  13. Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: III. Andante - LargoArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  14. Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: IV. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  15. Corelli: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 7: V. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  16. Albinoni / Arr. Giazotto: Adagio in G MinorTomaso Albinoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  17. Torelli: Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 6 "In forma di pastorale per il santo Natale"Giuseppe Torelli, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  18. Respighi: Antiche danze ed arie: Suite No. 1, P. 109: I. Balletto detto "Il conte Orlando"Ottorino Respighi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  19. Respighi: Antiche danze ed arie: Suite No. 1, P. 109: II. GagliardaOttorino Respighi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  20. Respighi: Antiche danze ed arie: Suite No. 1, P. 109: III. VillanellaOttorino Respighi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  21. Respighi: Antiche danze ed arie: Suite No. 1, P. 109: IV. Passo mezzo e mascheradaOttorino Respighi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  22. Vivaldi: Concerto for Viola d'amore and Lute in D Minor, RV 540: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Nane Calabrese, Orlando Christoforetti, I Solisti Veneti
  23. Vivaldi: Concerto for Viola d'amore and Lute in D Minor, RV 540: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Nane Calabrese, Orlando Christoforetti, I Solisti Veneti
  24. Vivaldi: Concerto for Viola d'amore and Lute in D Minor, RV 540: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Nane Calabrese, Orlando Christoforetti, I Solisti Veneti
  25. Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Dei Pappatacci s'avanza il coro" (Lindoro, Coro, Taddeo, Mustafà)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
  26. Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Non sei tu che il grado eletto brami aver di Pappatacci?" (Isabella, Mustafà, Coro, Lindoro, Taddeo)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Marilyn Horne, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
  27. Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Son l'aure seconde" (Coro, Lindoro, Isabella, Taddeo, Mustafà)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Marilyn Horne, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
  28. Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Mio signore! Mio marito!" (Elvira, Zulma, Lindoro, Mustafà, Haly, Taddeo, Isabella, Coro)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Clara Foti, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Kathleen Battle, Marilyn Horne, Nicola Zaccaria, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
  29. Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: I. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Pierre Pierlot, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  30. Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: II. AdagioTomaso Albinoni, Pierre Pierlot, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  31. Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: III. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Pierre Pierlot, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  32. Tosti: MaliaFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Ruggero Raimondi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  33. Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": I. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  34. Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": II. Fantasmi. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  35. Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": III. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  36. Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  37. Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 "La notte": V. Il sonno. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  38. Paisiello: Mandolin Concerto in C Major: II. AllegroGiovanni Paisiello, Ugo Orlandi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  39. Paisiello: Mandolin Concerto in C Major: II. LarghettoGiovanni Paisiello, Ugo Orlandi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  40. Paisiello: Mandolon Concerto in C Major: III. AllegroGiovanni Paisiello, Ugo Orlandi, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  41. Bertoni: Veni Creator: I. Veni CreatorFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Swedish Radio Choir
  42. Bertoni: Veni Creator: II. Qui dicerris ParaclitusFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Patricia Schuman
  43. Bertoni: Veni Creator: III. Veni CreatorFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Swedish Radio Choir
  44. Bertoni: Veni Creator: IV. Accende lumen sensibusFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Margarita Zimmermann, Patricia Schuman
  45. Bertoni: Veni Creator: V. Veni CreatorFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Swedish Radio Choir
  46. Bertoni: Veni Creator: VI. Deo Patri sit gloriaFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Margarita Zimmermann
  47. Bertoni: Veni Creator: VII. Veni CreatorFerdinando Bertoni, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Swedish Radio Choir
  48. Boccherini: Symphony in D Minor, Op. 12 No. 4, G. 506 "La casa del diavolo": I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro assaiLuigi Boccherini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  49. Boccherini: Symphony in D Minor, Op. 12 No. 4, G. 506 "La casa del diavolo": II. Andantino con motoLuigi Boccherini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
  50. Boccherini: Symphony in D Minor, Op. 12 No. 4, G. 506 "La casa del diavolo": III. Andante sostenuto - Allegro con motoLuigi Boccherini, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
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About Claudio Scimone

Claudio Scimone (1934-2018) was a distinguished Italian conductor and musicologist, celebrated for his profound impact on the revival of Baroque and Renaissance music. Born in Padua, Scimone studied conducting under the renowned Dmitri Mitropoulos and Franco Ferrara. His opera conducting debut at Covent Garden in London with "L'Elisir d'Amore" marked the beginning of an illustrious career that spanned over six decades. Scimone founded the chamber orchestra I Solisti Veneti in 1959, with whom he recorded over 350 albums and performed in more than 6,000 concerts worldwide. His work with I Solisti Veneti brought to light many forgotten Italian masterpieces by composers such as Vivaldi, Rossini, Albinoni, and Tartini. Scimone's meticulous approach to dynamics and articulation, coupled with his deep musical insight, made his performances unforgettable experiences. His legacy as a conductor and musicologist continues to inspire classical music enthusiasts and musicians alike.

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