Alberto Franchetti: Cristoforo Colombo

Alberto Franchetti: Cristoforo Colombo

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  1. Cristoforo Colombo, opera
    Composed by Alberto Franchetti
    with Rossella Ragatzu, Dalibor Jenis, Roberto Scandiuzzi, Marco Berti, Vicente Ombuena, Andrea Ulbrich, Fabio Previati, Renato Bruson, Pierre Lefebvre, Enrico Turco, Gisella Pasino
    Conducted by Marcello Viotti

Alberto Franchetti: Cristoforo Colombo,Alberto Franchetti,Marcello Viotti,Andrea Ulbrich,Dalibor Jenis,Enrico Turco,Fabio Previati,Gisella Pasino,Marco Berti,Pierre Lefebvre,Renato Bruson,Roberto Scandiuzzi,Rossella Ragatzu,Vicente Ombuena,Koch Schwann (Germ.),Classical,Classical Music,Opera,Opera / Operetta / Oratorio,Romantic Opera


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      Release Date: 1994-09-01
      Alberto Franchetti: Cristoforo Colombo
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Acquire it if you can....
      Alberto Franchetti: Cristoforo Colombo

      Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.)
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B000001SPC
      Release Date: 1994-09-15

      Tracks:

      1. Cristoforo Colombo: Act I, Scene I: 'Vedi, come s'affana...'
      2. Cristoforo Colombo: Act I, Scene 2: 'Ah!... Ecco il corteo!'
      3. Cristoforo Colombo: Act 1, Scene 3: 'Guardate, la che strani...?'
      4. Cristoforo Colombo: Act I, Scene 3: 'Il mar cantiamo'
      5. Cristoforo Colombo: Act I, Scene 4: 'Perche ridete...'
      6. Cristoforo Colombo: Act I, Scene 5: 'Ebben, messeri?...'
      7. Cristoforo Colombo: Act I, Scene 6: 'E lo stranier...'
      8. Cristoforo Colombo: Act I, Scene 8: 'Oltraggio vil!...'
      9. Cristoforo Colombo: Act 1, Scene 9: 'O maldetta risa?'
      10. Cristoforo Colombo: Act 1, Scene 10: 'Un uomo che piagne'

      Tracks:

      1. Cristoforo Colombo: Act II, Scene 1: 'Rotta fatale...'
      2. Cristoforo Colombo: Act II, Scene 2: 'Messere l'Ammiraglio'
      3. Cristoforo Colombo: Act II, Scene 3: 'Han pescato un presagio...'
      4. Cristoforo Colombo: Act II, Scene 4: 'E la luna!'
      5. Cristoforo Colombo: Act II, Scene III: 'Dunque ho sognato?'
      6. Cristoforo Colombo: Act II, Scene 6: 'Salve Regina...'
      7. Cristoforo Colombo: Act II, Scene 6: 'Terra, terra...'

      Tracks:

      1. Cristoforo Colombo: Act III, Scene 1: 'L'oro! L'oro!'
      2. Cristoforo Colombo: Act III, Scene 2: 'Ah!... Yanika! Tu?...'
      3. Cristoforo Colombo: Act III, Scene 2: 'No!... La voce profetica...'
      4. Cristoforo Colombo: Act III, Scene 3: 'Guardami tu che piangi...'
      5. Cristoforo Colombo: Act III, Scene 4: 'O grazioso Signor!'
      6. Cristoforo Colombo: Act III, Scene 6: 'O ciel! Guardate...'
      7. Cristoforo Colombo: Act III, Scene 6: 'La notte!... Gia!...'
      8. Cristoforo Colombo: Act III, Scene 6: 'O maledetta...'
      9. Cristoforo Colombo: Epilog, Prelude
      10. Cristoforo Colombo: Epilog, Scene 1: 'De' nostri Regi...'
      11. Cristoforo Colombo: Epilog, Scene 1: 'Lieto presagio'
      12. Cristoforo Colombo: Epilog, Scene 1: 'Quest'ora dolce...'
      13. Cristoforo Colombo: Epilog, Scene 2: 'Perche, non posso...'
      14. Cristoforo Colombo: Epilog, Scene 3: 'Perche, cosi mi guardi?'
      15. Cristoforo Colombo: Epilog, Scene 3: 'Guarda!... L'oceano...'

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Acquire it if you can...........2004-06-26

      Alberto Franchetti's festival opera, CRISTOFORO COLOMBO, was written for the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. It's a powerful work, with echoes of late Verdi, much Ponchielli, and even Wagner. Not exactly verismo, but those who enjoy Leoncavallo and Giordano, will find much to please. Renato Bruson, the "Cristoforo Colombo" lead, carries the work, and his almost thirty minute monologue in the memorable Epilogue of the work is quite impressive. In short, a rarity that should be better known and enjoyed by opera lovers. Franchetti's operas FIGLIA DI IORIO and GERMANIA were made notable by Enrico Caruso during the first decade of the twentieth century; they should be revived, also. In the meantime, this recording is a very good introduction to much neglected composer and his oeuvre.
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      Alberto Franchetti , Marcello Viotti , Renato Bruson , Rosella Ragatzu , Radio-Sinfonie-Orchester Frankfurt , Ungalischer Rundfunkchor Budapest , Roberto Scandiuzzi , Gisella Pasino , Marco Berti , Enrico Turco , and Pierre Lefebvre, Dalibor Jenis, Carlo Bosi Fabio Previati
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      Release Date: 2000-09-26

      Tracks:

      1. 'Vedi, Come S'affana... - Roberto Scandiuzzi
      2. 'Ah!... Ecco Il Corteo!' - Roberto Scandiuzzi
      3. 'Guardate La Che Strani... ?' - Michele Pertusi
      4. 'Il Mar Cantiamo' - Michele Pertusi
      5. 'Perche Ridete...' - Robert Scandiuzzi
      6. 'Ebben, Messeri?...' - Carlo Bosi
      7. 'E Lo Stranier...' - Robert Scandiuzzi
      8. 'Oltraggio Vill...' - Renato Bruson
      9. 'O Maledetta Risa!' - Renato Bruson
      10. 'Un Uomo Che Piange' - Hungarian Radio Chor, Budapest

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      1. 'Rotta Fatale...' - Michele Pertusi
      2. 'Messere L'Ammiraglio' - Roberto Scandiuzzi
      3. 'Han Pescato Un Presagio...' - Roberto Scandiuzzi
      4. 'E La Luna!' - Marco Berti
      5. 'Dunque Ho Sognato?' - Rentato Bruson
      6. 'Salve Regina...' - Carlo Bosi
      7. 'Terra, Terra...' - Hungarian Radio Chor, Budapest

      Tracks:

      1. 'L'oro! L'oro!' - Andrea Ulbrich
      2. 'Ah!... Yanika! Tu?...' - Gisella Pasino
      3. 'No!... La Voce Profetica...' - Gisella Pasino
      4. 'Guardami Tu Che Piangi...' - Gisella Pasino
      5. 'O Grazioso Signor!' - Renato Bruson
      6. 'O Ciel! Guardate...' - Gisella Pasino
      7. Third Act, Scene 6: 'La Notte!... Gia!...' - Marco Berti/Rosella Ragatzu/Renato Bruson/Roberto Scandiuzzi/Enrico Turco/Gisella Pasino...
      8. 'O Maledetta...' - Renato Bruson
      9. Prelude - Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra
      10. 'De' Nostri Regi...' - Renato Bruson
      11. 'Lieto Presagio' - Renato Bruson
      12. 'Quest' Ora Dolce...' - Marco Berti
      13. 'Perche Non Posso...' - Renato Bruson
      14. 'Perche, Cosi Mi Guardi?' - Renato Bruson
      15. 'Guarda!... L'Oceano...' - Renato Bruson

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars No libretto!.......2002-01-30

      I agree with almost all of the comments by other reviewers of this work. There is one problem: no libretto! My Italian is not good enough to follow the words, and I am left feeling frustrated -- and eager to go out and learn better Italian! You'd think the producers of this set of CDs (or Amazon.com) would note the lack of a libretto somewhere in their advertisement.

      4 out of 5 stars Riccardo Wagernini or Jozef von Greun.......2001-01-11

      Here is an interesting synthesis of Verdi and Wagner- think of Don Carlo and some Aida mixed with Tannhauser and Fliegende Hollander. We start in the Spanish court, and after much parlando discussion amongst some men (Wagner) we get a tutti theme for chorus in unison with the brass that reeks of Verdi. However, the opera betrays its Germanic influence by making Columus a more spiritual, iconoclastic character, rather than having him do something Italian like sing an aria about how he is secretly in love with Queen Isabella.

      The really unusual part of this opera is Act Two, depicting Columbus on the ocean- the crew is about to mutiny when they sight land and all is saved with a chorus of (as you might expect)"Terra! terra! terra!" But the orchestral texture is thick and contrapuntal- and yet pleasingly lyrical. There is a forward-looking prelude with massive blocks of chords followed by a solo tenor singing alone on the ship's deck (how Wagnerian is that?). The act ends with an impressive finale that just misses being as memorable as Verdi could have made it. Act 3 deals with the New World, starting with the Queen of the indigenous people and her stand against the Spaniards who demand "L'oro! L'oro!" Then the inevitable bow to convention comes in the form of the tenor sidekick who falls in love at first sight with the Queen's predictably beautiful daughter. There follows a duet that sounds an awful lot like Venus convincing Tannhauser to stay with her; it reminds you of how many absurd operatic plot twists are covered by an aria. Still, the opera's focus is Columbus: why he feels compelled to voyage into the unknown and his agonizing self-doubt. The tenor/soprano entanglement is a sideline in much the same way in a Verdi opera named for a bass or baritone, as in Macbeth or Simon Boccanegra.

      An epilogue deals with Columbus in prison back in Spain- he dies quietly like a Tannhauserish Nabucco.

      This is an esorteric piece that is intersting to hear, but you really should own Don Carlo before you buy. Still- if you are interested, this is a performance that could hardly be bettered (do I have to pay roylaties to the Penguin Guide for that phrase?). The recording quality is top notch, hardly sounding like a live performance-- fine balance with voices prominent, and the large, loud brassy moments (and there are a few- especially with low Wagnerian brass) expand fully with no boxiness. Rich, full sound that is very grateful to the orchestra and singers.

      The orchestra plays beautifully- encompassing the Germanic textures as well as the Italianate tinkling triangle and recitative passages. Viotti could have wrung more dramatic thrust, but perhaps the libretto is to blame since it is lacking in just that.

      The singing is fine, with Bruson less than his best and somewhat uneven- singing beautifully and suddenly crashing into a note with an unfocused, vibratoless, flat tone. He has some trouble with the low notes, but not with the high ones even though his sound is a little fuzzy around the edges. Ragatzu as the Queen Isabella as well as the "Indian Princess" has some technique issues- her tone is uncentered and the top comes off above the staff, but she's no worse than most sopranos. Better is Pasino who sings the regrettably brief role of the Native American Queen- once again a hybrid of Venus and Amneris. She doesn't get an old-fashioned aria, but she does get to show of the extremes of her range- the top sounds like Caballe did when she sang a high note loud instead of floating it. The middle and bottom remind me of Cossotto- shiny and well-focused; totally in tune and with a controlled vibrato that doesn't make you wonder what note she is singing. Very nice, but I always find it problematic when a major character suddenly shows up in Act III. Scandiuzzi rates special mention- better than I remember hearing him before-- the tone is rich and firm, with the vibrato finely controlled and not obtrusive in the least. He makes the most of the villain- with tonal beauty and expressiveness making up for the libretto's lack of depth. Sorry to offend Mr. Bruson, but I would like to hear Scandiuzzi sing the title role.

      Also- props to the Hungarian Radio Chorus who do a very fine job. Yes, I know that the eastern European choruses can tend to sing straight-tone and the high sopranos can become strident, but in this case, the ensemble is excellent, the tone is alive with little problem of "white" stridency. At least you can tell what chord they are singing as opposed to some other choruses filled with braying basses, Kermit tenors and screeching wobbly sopranos. One note, though- the choruses onboard the ships in Act II are mixed. One doubts that that many women took exploratory voyages into the unknown in the 15th century.

      This is an interesting off-the-beaten-track kind of piece, and there are so many important works that you should own before purchasing this. However, who is ever going to record this again? If you even think you might want it, better buy it now.
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        All Works by RossiniAll Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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        MassesMasses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000000WQR
        Release Date: 1996-07-23

        Tracks:

        1. Andrea Chenier, Act 3: Nemico Della Patria
        2. Il Re Di Lahore, Act 4: Le Barbare Tribu...O Casto Fior
        3. Ernani, Act 3: Gran Dio!...O De'verd'anni Miei
        4. Ernani, Act 3: Querida
        5. Cristoforo Colombo: Dunque Ho Sognato?
        6. Ernani: Lo Vedremo, Act 2: O Veglio Audace
        7. Falstaff, Act 1: L'onore! Ladri!
        8. Falstaff, Act 1: El Relicario
        9. The Demon, Act 2: Do Not Weep, Child
        10. Marta, Act 3: Chi Mi Dira
        11. Marta, Act 3: Perjura
        12. Falstaff, Act 2: Quqand'ero Paggio Del Duca Di Norfolk
        13. La Dannazione Di Faust, Act: Che Fai Tu Qui?
        14. Faust, Act 2: Dio Possente, Dio D'amor
        15. Faust, Act 2: Lolita
        16. Faust, Act 2: Le Credo Du Paysan
        17. Faust, Act 2: Santa Lucia
        18. Lakme, Act 2: Lakme, Ton Doux Regard
        19. Lakme, Act 2: Marechiare
        20. Lakme, Act 2: Cubanita
        21. Lakme, Act 2: Mia Sposa Sara La Mia Bandiera
        22. Lakme, Act 2: Chitarrata Abruzzese

        Tracks:

        1. La Forza Del Destino, Act 3: Solenne In Quest'ora - Titta Ruffo/Beniamino Gigli
        2. La Boheme, Act 4: In Un Coupe!...Ah Mimi, Tu Piu Non Torni - Titta Ruffo/Beniamino Gigli
        3. La Gioconda, Act 1: Enzo Grimaldo, Principe Di Santafior - Titta Ruffo/Beniamino Gigli
        4. La Gioconda, Act 1: Visione Veneziana - Titta Ruffo/Beniamino Gigli
        5. La Gioconda, Act 1: Suonn' E Fant - Titta Ruffo/Beniamino Gigli
        6. Tizianello: E Canta Il Grillo
        7. Tizianello: Il Gitano Re
        8. Panurge: Touraine Est Un Pays
        9. Panurge: Sei Morta Nella Vita Mia
        10. Andrea Chenier, Act 3: Nemico Della Patria
        11. L'Africana, Act 3: Adamastor, Re Dell'acque
        12. L'Africana, Act 3: Torna A Surriento
        13. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia, Act 1: Largo Al Factotum
        14. Otello, Act 2: Credo In Un Dio Crudel
        15. Falstaff, Act 2: Quand'ero Paggio Del Duca Di Norfolk/Perjura
        16. Falstaff, Act 2: Visione Veneziana
        17. Falstaff, Act 2: Mattutino
        18. Falstaff, Act 2: Sei Morta Nella Vita Mia
        19. Falstaff, Act 2: El Guitarrico
        20. Falstaff, Act 2: Visiting Card To Chaliapin
        21. Hamlet: Deh! Su Noi Vegliate
        Titta Ruffo - Volume II
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          Titta Ruffo - Volume II

          Manufacturer: Pearl
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by DonizettiAll Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by GounodAll Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by LeoncavalloAll Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by MassenetAll Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by MeyerbeerAll Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by PucciniAll Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by ThomasAll Works by Thomas | Thomas, Ambroise | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by VerdiAll Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by RossiniAll Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GermanGerman | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ItalianItalian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          OperettasOperettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000000WQQ
          Release Date: 1996-06-18

          Tracks:

          1. Pagliacci: Si puo? (Prologo, Pt. 1) - Un nido di memorie (Prologo, Pt. 2)
          2. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Largo al factotum (Act 1)
          3. Siamo in maggio (Dai canti d'amor)
          4. Marechiare
          5. Torna a Surriento
          6. Maria, Mari!
          7. Rigoletto: Ah!...Deh non parlare al misero (Act 1)
          8. Hamlet: Angels And Ministers Of Grace (Act 1)
          9. Hamlet: To Be Or Not To Be (Act 2)
          10. La Favorita: Vien, Leonora, a piedi tuoi (Act 2)
          11. Don Giovanni: Deh, vieni alla finestra (Act 2)
          12. Zaza: Buona Zaza, del mio buon tempo (Act 2)
          13. Un ballo in maschera: Alla vita che t'arride (Act 1)
          14. Non penso a lei
          15. Suonn' e fantasia
          16. Visione veneziana
          17. Zaza: Zaza, piccola zingara (Act 4)
          18. Thais: No! il cuore...Ahime, fanciulla ancora (Act 1)
          19. Thais: Ecco dunque l'orribil citta (Act 1)
          20. E suonano le campane
          21. Don Giovanni: Finch'han del vino (Act 1)
          22. El guitarrico
          23. Dinorah: Sei vendicata assai (Act 3)
          24. Otello: O mostruosa colpa!...Si pel ciel (Act 2)

          Tracks:

          1. Otello: Credo in un Dio crudel (Act 2)
          2. Cristoforo Colombo: Perche piangete?...Aman lassu le stelle
          3. Nabucco: Che tenti?...Tremin gl'insani (Act 1)
          4. Oh! che m'importa
          5. I due Granatieri
          6. Faust: Rammenta i lieti di (Act 4)
          7. Faust: Tu che fai l'addormentata (Act 4)
          8. Tosca: Se la giurata fede...Gia, mi dicon venal (Act 2)
          9. La Forza Del Destino: Uma fatale (Act 3)
          10. Faust: Dio possente, Dio d'amor (Act 2)
          11. L'Africana: All'erta, marinar! (Act 3)
          12. Un ballo in mascherra: Eri tu che macchiavi (Act 3)
          13. Don Giovanni: Deh, vieni, alla finestra (Act 2)
          14. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Largo al factotum
          15. Rigoletto: Pari siamo (Act 1)
          16. L'Africana: Adamastor, re dell'acque (Act 3)
          17. Otello: E qual certezza...Era la notte (Act 2)
          18. Sei morta nella vita mia
          19. Hamlet: O vin, discaccia la tristezza (Act 2)
          20. Munasterio
          21. Novembre
          22. Patrie: Pauvre martyr obscur
          23. Andrea Chenier: Son sessant'anni (Act 1)

          Meditation Music:

          1. Alma [Import]
          2. Antologia de la Zarzuela
          3. Aulis Sallinen: Palatsi
          4. Bellini: I Puritani
          5. Berg - Lulu / Migenes · Fassbaender · Adam · Hotter · Maazel [Box set]
          6. Bizet: The Fair Maid of Perth / Sir Thomas Beecham
          7. Borodin: Prince Igor [Box set]
          8. Carlos Alvarez - Opera Arias (Verdi, Donizetti, Bellini, Bizet, Tchaikovsky)
          9. Cavalieri: Rappresentatione di Anima e di Corpo
          10. Charles Gounod: Faust [Box set]

          Meditation Music

          meditation music

          Meditation Music

          Tommy [Import]

          Dialogo Pastorale

          Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 8: Cello Sonatas

          Music: Clubbin [Import]

          Chica Disco, Vol. 1: Mixed by DJ Sin Plomo

          Disco Kandi, Vol. 5

          Fais Comme L Oiseau [Import]

          Clumsy

          Going Back to Texas [Import]

          Box of Pearls

          Bousillator

          Coleccion de Oro: Serie Compositores [Box set]

          Con Canciones

          Breath of Heaven

          Floriculture