Galuppi: L'oracolo Del Vaticano Cantata (Libretto by Carlo Goldoni) / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2004 Stereo / HCD 32252

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Mónika González, Edit Károly, Tamás Kóbor, Savaria Baroque Orchestra on period instruments, Pál Németh (artistic director), Fabio Pirona (conductor)

Product Details

• Label: Hungaroton Classic – HCD 32252
• Format: CD, Stereo
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 2004
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque, Vocal

Product Features

A Rare Baroque Gem with Period Instruments

This CD features the Savaria Baroque Orchestra performing Baldassare Galuppi's cantata L'oracolo Del Vaticano with a libretto by Carlo Goldoni. The performance is conducted by Fabio Pirona and directed by Pál Németh, offering an authentic baroque experience with period instruments.

Overview

Galuppi: L'oracolo Del Vaticano Cantata is a captivating baroque work brought to life by the Savaria Baroque Orchestra under the artistic direction of Pál Németh and the baton of conductor Fabio Pirona. This recording highlights the collaboration between composer Baldassare Galuppi and famed playwright Carlo Goldoni, who provided the libretto for this cantata. Performed on period instruments, this album delivers an authentic listening experience, enriched by the exceptional vocal talents of Mónika González, Edit Károly, and Tamás Kóbor.

Released in 2004 by Hungaroton Classic, this album not only presents a beautifully executed interpretation of Galuppi’s music but also serves as an important preservation of lesser-known baroque repertoire. The cantata, divided into two parts, explores themes of virtue, merit, and justice through rich recitatives and arias, culminating in a powerful choral finale.

Interesting Facts

• Baldassare Galuppi (1706–1785) was an Italian composer, known primarily for his operas, but his sacred and instrumental music also holds significant value in the baroque repertoire.

• The libretto by Carlo Goldoni is particularly notable because Goldoni is better known for his work in Italian theatre, making his collaboration with Galuppi on this cantata a unique intersection of opera and dramatic literature.

• The Savaria Baroque Orchestra is renowned for its performances on period instruments, which provide an authentic sound that closely resembles what audiences in the 18th century would have experienced.

• Pál Németh, the artistic director, is a highly respected figure in the world of early music, known for his meticulous approach to historical performance practices.

• The cantata was originally composed as a celebration of virtue and justice, themes that were commonly explored in the baroque period through allegorical characters.

Track Listing

Prima Parte / 1st Part

1. Sinfonia – Dall’opera Il Marchese Villano
2. Recitativo. “A Te Dal Ciel Discesa” (Merito, Umiltà, Giustizia)
3. Aria. “So, Ch’è Talora Il Merto” (Merito)
4. Recitativo. “Odimi O Diva, è Ver Che Impunemente” (Umiltà)
5. Aria. “Non Apprezza Il Buon Cultore” (Umiltà)
6. Recitativo. “Bella Umiltà, Non Vedi” (Giustizia)
7. Aria. “No Che Non Basta” (Giustizia)
8. Recitativo. “Dolce Amica, E Compagna” (Merito, Umiltà)
9. Duetto. “Taci, Mia Dolce Amica” (Merito, Umiltà)

Seconda Parte / 2nd Part

1. Sinfonia A Quattro
2. Recitativo. “Lite Non è la Vostra” (Giustizia, Merito, Umiltà)
3. Aria. “Della Virtude Al Zelo” (Giustizia)
4. Recitativo. “Lungo Spinoso Incarco” (Merito)
5. Aria. “Se Grande è Nato” (Merito)
6. Recitativo. “Poco, è Ver Tu Dicesti” (Umiltà)
7. Aria. “No, Che Non Cura Il Vanto” (Umiltà)
8. Recitativo. “Basta, Basta Così; Per Quanto Il Merto” (Giustizia)
9. Coro. “A Lui la Porpora” (Merito, Giustizia, Umiltà)

Key Credits

• Composer: Baldassare Galuppi
• Libretto By: Carlo Goldoni
• Art Direction: Pál Németh
• Conductor: Fabio Pirona
• Orchestra: Savaria Baroque Orchestra
• Soprano Vocals: Mónika González, Edit Károly
• Tenor Vocals: Tamás Kóbor