Philips Opera: Verdi – I Due Foscari (Audio CD Remastered)

Product Type: Digital Opera Recording (CD)
UPC: 028942242623
Label: Philips Classics Productions
Country of Origin: West Germany
Total Playing Time: 1:43:21

Product Details

Overview

Experience the brilliance of Verdi’s I Due Foscari, a tragic opera in three acts digitally remastered for unparalleled clarity and emotional depth. Recorded in Vienna between June 1976 and 1977, this production features an exceptional cast including KATIA RICCIARELLI as Lucrezia, JOSÉ CARRERAS as Jacopo, and PIERO CAPPUCCILLI in the role of the Doge. Samuel Ramey, along with other distinguished artists such as VINCENZO BELLO, ELIZABETH CONNELL, FRANZ HANDLOS, and MIECZYSLAW ANTONIAK, bring to life this dramatic masterpiece. The performance is enhanced by the ORF Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Vienna, under the expert baton of Lamberto Gardelli and with chorus direction by Gottfried Preinfalk. This finely produced recording is a jewel in Philips’ celebrated operatic catalog.

French Translation – Overview (Aperçu)

Découvrez l'éclat de I Due Foscari de Verdi, un drame lyrique en trois actes, remastérisé numériquement pour offrir une clarté et une profondeur émotionnelle incomparables. Enregistrée à Vienne entre juin 1976 et 1977, cette production met en vedette un casting exceptionnel incluant KATIA RICCIARELLI dans le rôle de Lucrezia, JOSÉ CARRERAS en tant que Jacopo et PIERO CAPPUCCILLI dans le rôle du Doge. Samuel Ramey, aux côtés d’autres artistes renommés tels que VINCENZO BELLO, ELIZABETH CONNELL, FRANZ HANDLOS et MIECZYSLAW ANTONIAK, donne vie à ce chef-d’œuvre dramatique. La performance est sublimée par l’ORF Symphony Orchestra et le Chœur de Vienne, sous la direction experte de Lamberto Gardelli et la maîtrise chorale de Gottfried Preinfalk. Cet enregistrement d’exception est un véritable joyau dans la collection d’opéras de Philips.

Key Product Information

• Opera Title: I Due Foscari
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
• Structure: Tragic Opera in Three Acts
• Libretto: By Francesco Maria Piave
• Production Co-operation: In co-production with ORF
• Recording Location & Dates: Vienna, recorded 06/1976 – 1977
• Art Direction & Photography: Art direction by George Cramer; Photo: Henri Ter Hall
• Manufacturing: Printed/Imprimé en Allemagne, Made in West Germany

Product Features

• Digital Remastering: Enjoy a pristine sound quality that brings every vocal and orchestral nuance to life.
• Legendary Cast & Orchestra: Includes internationally acclaimed artists such as José Carreras, Katia Ricciarelli, and Samuel Ramey along with the renowned ORF Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
• Masterful Direction: Conducted by the acclaimed Lamberto Gardelli with expert chorus direction from Gottfried Preinfalk.
• Timeless Opera: Verdi’s I Due Foscari is a dramatic and moving example of Italian opera, making it an essential addition to any classical music collection.
• Heritage Recording: Captures a significant moment in operatic history with a performance recorded in the prestigious musical environment of Vienna.

Interesting Facts

• Historic Performance: Recorded in the mid-1970s, this production represents a pivotal era in digital remastering of classical opera, bridging traditional performance with modern technology.
• Iconic Interpretations: José Carreras and Katia Ricciarelli offer compelling portrayals that have defined modern interpretations of Verdi’s characters, contributing to the opera’s enduring legacy.
• Collaborative Excellence: The co-production with ORF and the involvement of top-tier artists and technical professionals highlight the international effort behind this landmark recording.
• Cultural Impact: I Due Foscari stands as a testament to Verdi’s genius in melding dramatic narrative with expressive music, a performance that continues to inspire opera lovers around the globe.

French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits Intéressants)

• Performance Historique : Enregistrée au milieu des années 1970, cette production représente une période charnière dans le remastering numérique de l'opéra classique, fusionnant la performance traditionnelle avec la technologie moderne.
• Interprétations Iconiques : José Carreras et Katia Ricciarelli offrent des interprétations convaincantes qui ont marqué les lectures contemporaines des personnages de Verdi, renforçant ainsi l’héritage de l’opéra.
• Excellence Collaborative : La coproduction avec ORF, ainsi que la participation d’artistes et de professionnels techniques de premier plan, soulignent l’effort international derrière cet enregistrement marquant.
• Impact Culturel : I Due Foscari est le témoignage du génie de Verdi, mêlant habilement la narration dramatique à une musique expressive, une performance qui inspire toujours les amateurs d’opéra dans le monde entier.

Publishers

This digitally remastered production is ©1989 Philips Classics Productions. Recorded in Vienna (06/1976–1977) and printed in West Germany by Philips, this recording is an exemplary contribution to the legacy of classical opera.
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French

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