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A new approach to Orfeo. Sergio Vartolo has researched this period in depth and is convinced that certain forms ornamentation were used much earlier than generally believed. I.e. they must have been applied in the early performances of Orfeo. So they have also been incorporated in this recorded performance
In 1607 Monteverdi’s Orfeo more or less established an entirely new genre: opera. Although it has some predecessors this opera truly marked the beginning of new combination of text, music and stage performance. In this opera finally Orfeo really sings.
This recently recorded production of Orfeo is part of a trilogy of three operas by Monteverdi. The same performers have also recorded Il coronazione di Poppea and Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria directed by Sergio Vartolo.
Like several more or less contemporary works the ideal subject of this opera is the mythical singer/poet Orpheus capable of enchanting man, beast and god alike with his music.
The ensemble plays on period instruments and is led from the harpsichord by Sergio Vartolo. William Matteuzzi sings the part of Orfeo, soprano Sylva Pozzer is Euridice.
With very extensive background information in the booklet.
Track listing:
CD 1
1. Toccata, Prologo: La Musica 9:07
2. Atto I Pastore: In questo lieto e fortunato giorno 7:01
3. Atto I Pstore: Ma tu gentil cantor 7:15
4. Atto I Pastore:Ma s'il nostro gioir 7:05
5. Sinfonia, Atto II Orfeo: Ecco pur ch'a voi ritorno 5:08
6. Atto II Sinfonia, Orfeo: Vi ricorda boschi ombrosi 7:30
7. Atto II Messaggera: In un fiorito prato 7:31
8. Ato II Choro: Ahi caso acerbo 11:51
CD 2
1. Sinfonia, Atto III Orfeo: Scorto da te mio nume 10:43
2. Atto III Orfeo: Possente Spirto 14:31
3. Atto III Orfeo: Sol tu mobile Dio 10:55
4. Atto IV Proserpina: Signor quell'infelice 9:57
5. Atto IV Orfeo: Qual honor di te fia degno 11:38
6. Atto V Orfeo: Questi i campi di Tracia 9:28
7. Sinfonia, Atto V Apollo: Perch'a lo sdegno 9:33
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
L'Orfeo
Favola in musica
cornetto, quinta:Jean- Pierre Canibac
cornetto, clarino: Jean Imbert
tromboni: Julien Luccbi, Fredérick Lucchi, Erick Lechartier, Aurélie Serre, Valentin Perez
fiffare, recorders: Luigi Lupo, Rossella Pozzer
percussion instruments: jean- Michel Giannelli
vilino I: Riccardo Manuel Vartolo
violino II: Davide Monti
viole: Gianni Maraldi, Barbara Ostini
violoncello: Marcello Scandelli
violone: Riccardo Rama Coelati
arpa: Loredana Gintoli
chitarone, arciliuto, chitarra, cetera: Pietro Prosser
organo di legno, clavicembalo: Nicola Reniero
Sergio Vartolo conductor from the cembalo and spinett
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