Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Antonio Salieri's "Armida," a captivating opera that showcases the composer's mastery and innovation. This double CD set, released on January 22, 2021, by Aparté, presents a stunning synthesis of Italian and French operatic styles, reflecting Salieri's unique blend of influences.
"Armida" is Salieri's fourth opera and his first major success, premiered at the Burgtheater in Vienna on June 2, 1771. The opera tells the tale of the sorceress Armida and her entanglement with the knight Rinaldo, drawing from Torquato Tasso's epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered." This recording, conducted by the renowned Christophe Rousset and performed by Les Talens Lyriques, brings to life the rich drama and exquisite music of Salieri's score.
The album features a stellar cast, including Lenneke Ruiten as Armida, Teresa Iervolino as Ismene, Florie Valiquette as Rinaldo, and Ashley Riches as Ubaldo. Their powerful performances, accompanied by the Chœur de Chambre de Namur, bring depth and nuance to Salieri's intricate compositions. The opera's three acts are filled with arias, duets, and choruses that highlight Salieri's melodic genius and harmonic sophistication.
With a running time of 1 hour and 58 minutes, this recording offers a comprehensive exploration of Salieri's operatic genius. The album includes the complete opera, from the opening sinfonia to the dramatic finale, providing an immersive experience of one of the most significant works in Salieri's repertoire. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Armida" is a captivating journey through the world of classical opera.
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Tracks
Armida: SinfoniaAntonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Armida, Atto primo Scena 1: Sparso di pure brine (Coro)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto primo Scena 1: BalloAntonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Armida, Atto primo Scena 1: GavottaAntonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Armida, Atto primo Scena 1: Donzelle semplici (Coro)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto primo Scena 2: Ah difendete, amiche (Ismene)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Teresa Iervolino
Armida, Atto primo Scena 2: Ah fralla nera (Coro)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto primo Scena 2: In si crudel dubbiezza ah non perdiamo (Ismene)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Teresa Iervolino
Armida, Atto primo Scena 2: Sparso di pure brine (Coro)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Ecco l'onda insidiosa (Ubaldo, Ismene)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches, Teresa Iervolino
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Vieni al fonte del contento (Coro, Ismene)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Che periglioso assalto! (Ubaldo, Ismene, coro)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches, Teresa Iervolino, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Mostri i più crudi, e infesti (Ismene)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Teresa Iervolino
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Qual è la man che scuote (Coro di Demoni)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Quanto fragili, e vane, immondi spirti (Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Tornate al nero Abisso (Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Qual Sibilo orrendo (Coro di Demoni)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Eterno Provveder, tu che guidasti (Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches
Armida, Atto primo Scena 3: Finta larva, d'Abisso frall' ombra (Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 1: Qui'l regno è del contento (Armida, Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Lenneke Ruiten, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 1: Armida, Rinaldo: Addio. Già m'abbandoni? (Armida, Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Lenneke Ruiten, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 1: Tremo, bell'idol moi (Armida)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Lenneke Ruiten
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 2: E non deggio seguirla? (Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 2: Lungi da te, ben moi (Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 2: Forse, chi sà? Verranno (Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 2: Vieni à me sull'ali d'oro (Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 2: BalloAntonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 2: SinfoniaAntonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 3: Oh come in un momento (Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 3: Così molle e ridente (Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 3: Misero! chi mi scuote? (Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 4: Soccorso, o Dei! (Armida, Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Lenneke Ruiten, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 4: Questo arcano funesto (Rinaldo, Armida)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette, Lenneke Ruiten
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 4: Dilegua il tuo timore (Armida, Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Lenneke Ruiten, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 4: Ora si ch'io mi perdo (Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 5: Fermati, incauto (Ubaldo, Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Secondo Scena 5: Vedo l'abisso orrendo (Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 1: Chi sorde vi rende (Coro, Armida)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Lenneke Ruiten
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 1: Misera! Il Ciel m'opprime (Armida)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Lenneke Ruiten
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 2: Corri, Regina (Ismene, Armida)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Teresa Iervolino, Lenneke Ruiten
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 2: Ah mi tolga almen la vita (Armida, coro)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Lenneke Ruiten, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 3: Ove corre, infelice! (Ismene)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Teresa Iervolino
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 3: Ah misera Regina (Coro, Ismene)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Teresa Iervolino
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 3: Schernita, depressa (Ismene, coro)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Teresa Iervolino, Chœur De Chambre De Namur
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 4: Siam quasi in salvo, eccoci al lido (Ubaldo, Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 4: Torna schiavo infelice (Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Ashley Riches
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 4: Ah non lasciarmi no (Rinaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 4: Misera! E' già vicina (Rinaldo, Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Florie Valiquette, Ashley Riches
Armida, Atto Terzo Scena 5: Strappami il cuor dal seno (Armida, Rinaldo, Ubaldo)Antonio Salieri, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Lenneke Ruiten, Florie Valiquette, Ashley Riches
Antonio Salieri, born in Legnago, Italy, in 1750, was a prominent Italian composer and teacher of the Classical period, renowned for his significant contributions to opera and classical music. Salieri's musical journey began at a young age, nurtured by his family's musical background, and flourished under the guidance of Florian Leopold Gassmann, the imperial court composer. At just 16, Salieri was taken to Vienna, where he quickly made a name for himself as a stage composer, presenting operas in both Vienna and Italy.
Throughout his career, Salieri's operas were acclaimed across Europe, and he became a pivotal figure in the development of late 18th-century opera. His influence extended beyond his compositions; as the Austrian imperial kapellmeister from 1788 to 1824, he was one of the most important and famous musicians of his time, teaching and inspiring other notable composers. Despite his achievements, Salieri is often overshadowed by his association with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rivalry popularized by the film "Amadeus." However, Salieri's own masterful works, including operas, symphonies, and chamber music, deserve recognition for their innovation and enduring appeal. His legacy as a composer and teacher continues to be rediscovered and celebrated, revealing the true extent of his impact on classical music.
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Antonio Salieri
