Description
Donizetti, Gaetano: Lucrezia Borgia?Melodramma in un prologo e due att / Edizione critica a cura di Roger Parker e Rosie Ward / score / Ricordi / 2019
Setting: Orchestra
Length: 852 pages
Published: 2019
Publisher: Ricordi
Item number: NR14161300
Other reference: NR 14161300
ISMN: 9790041416137 / 979-0041416137
Hangszer/letét: Zenekar
Terjedelem: 852 oldal
Első megjelenés: 2019
Kiadó: Ricordi
Katalógusszám: NR14161300
Más kiadói szám: NR 14161300
Lucrezia Borgia, the infamous Italian noblewoman of the Renaissance, is the subject of one of Gaetano Donizetti's most striking operas. In "Lucrezia Borgia," Donizetti brings to life the dark and dramatic tale of love, power, and revenge. The opera is a masterpiece of the bel canto style, featuring sumptuous melodies, thrilling vocal fireworks, and heart-wrenching emotions.
The story of "Lucrezia Borgia" is one of scandal and intrigue. Lucrezia, played by a soprano, is a woman of immense beauty and cunning who has lived a life of sin and debauchery. She is also the wife of the powerful Duke of Ferrara, who is unaware of her past misdeeds. When her illegitimate son, Gennaro, comes to Ferrara, Lucrezia is faced with a difficult choice: reveal her true identity and risk her reputation, or keep her secrets and let Gennaro become a pawn in her husband's political games.
Donizetti's music captures the essence of the story, with soaring arias, duets, and ensembles that showcase the range and agility of the singers. The score is a critical edition edited by Roger Parker and Rosie Ward and published by Ricordi in 2019. This edition is a testament to the ongoing relevance and significance of Donizetti's work, which continues to captivate audiences around the world.
If you are looking for an opera that combines stunning music, compelling drama, and historical intrigue, "Lucrezia Borgia" is not to be missed.