Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of Ottorino Respighi's "Semirama," a captivating opera that showcases the composer's mastery of neoclassical and classical styles. This album, released on July 15, 2014, under the Hungaroton label, offers a comprehensive journey through Respighi's operatic genius, spanning over two hours and twenty-two minutes of enchanting music.
Ottorino Respighi, born in Bologna in 1879, was a prolific composer known for his evocative and vivid orchestrations. "Semirama," first performed in Bologna in November 1910, is a testament to his skill in crafting intricate and compelling musical narratives. The opera, set in ancient Babylon, weaves a tale of power, love, and betrayal, brought to life through Respighi's distinctive compositional voice.
This recording features a meticulously detailed tracklist, dividing the opera into its various acts and scenes. From the haunting "Introduction" to the dramatic "O, figlio," each track offers a glimpse into the opera's rich tapestry of characters and plot twists. The album's duration allows for a deep dive into Respighi's musical language, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
"Semirama" is not just a performance; it's a historical and musical journey through one of Respighi's most significant works. The album's high-quality production and the composer's timeless compositions ensure an engaging and immersive listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Respighi's work or a newcomer to his music, "Semirama" promises a rewarding and enriching experience.
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Tracks
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I: IntroductionOttorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I Scene 1: Susiana, Susiana! (Semirama, Susiana)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I Scene 1: Io vedo! (Schiava 1 and 2, Susiana, Semirama) - Scene 2: Merodach appareOttorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I Scene 3: Quest' e la notte (Chorus, Semirama, Susiana, Merodach)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I Scene 4: Non voglio che voce più (Semirama, Merodach, Susiana)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I Scene 4: Di sangue e gia piena (Merodach, Semirama, Susiana)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I Scene 4: The Queen withdrawsOttorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I Scene 5: Farnetico, dunque (Semirama, Merodach, Susiana)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act I Scene 6: Susiana … (Merodach, Susiana)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act II Scene 1: Colona di fumo (Ormus, Satibara) - Scene 2: Deh, Ishtar, sia fumo alla destra [Ormus, Chorus]Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act II Scene 3: Falasar non puoi (Ormus, Falasar)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act II Scene 4: Male t'agiti (Semirama, Ormus, Falasar)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act II Scene 4: Ecco di fuoco (Falasar, Semirama)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act II Scene 4: Non più! (Falasar, Semirama)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act II Scene 4: La Danza di AuroraOttorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act II Scene 4: Falasar, Falasar (Semirama)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act II Scene 4: Semirama mi taccio (Falasar, Semirama)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III: IntroductionOttorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 1: Ahime … No … No (Susiana)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 2: E passa il vento (Semirama)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 3: I simulacri sono caduti (Ormus, Semirama)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 4: Caldea! (Falasar, Susiana)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 4: Ah! … (Semirama, Susiana, Falasar)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 5: Smirama t'aiuta! (Merodach, Semirama, Ormus)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 6: Dagli astri (Semirama, Merodach)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 7: Abominio! (Susiana, Semirama)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 8: Nynia, odimi (Susiana, Merodach)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 9-10: Nynia runs into the Mausoleum.Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Semirâma, P. 94, Act III Scene 11: O, figlio (Semirama, Chorus)Ottorino Respighi, Eva Marton, Veronika Kincses, Lando Bartolini, Lajos Miller, László Polgár, Tamas Clementis, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Hungarian State Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Ottorino Respighi, born in Bologna in 1879, was a versatile and influential figure in the world of classical music, serving as a composer, musicologist, and conductor. A key member of the "Generazione dell'Ottanta," Respighi was part of a group of Italian musicians who revitalised the country's musical landscape. His compositions, though eclectic and influenced by various European styles, are most celebrated for his series of symphonic poems inspired by the eternal city of Rome. Among these, "I Pini di Roma" stands out as his most renowned and frequently recorded work. Respighi's musical journey began in his hometown, where he studied under notable figures like Giuseppe Martucci. His legacy endures as a testament to his innovative spirit and deep connection to Italy's rich cultural heritage.
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