Description
Riccardo Piacentini – Mal'akhim / NUOVA ERA Audio CD 1999 / 7336
UPC 8010984173364
Total Playtime 54:18
Product Features
- Artist: Riccardo Piacentini
- Label: NUOVA ERA – 7336
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Italy
- Release Year: 1999
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Contemporary, Choral
- Total Playtime: 54:18
Overview
Mal'akhim is a dramatic spiritual work composed and conducted by Riccardo Piacentini, brought to life by a dynamic choral ensemble and solo vocalists. Released in 1999 by NUOVA ERA, this album presents a powerful contemporary classical piece set as a one-act spiritual drama in three scenes. The composition is structured with rich choral textures and solo performances that explore themes of divine and celestial conflict, notably referencing angelic and mythical figures.
The album features Incontrocanto, the Corale Universitaria Di Torino, and the Coro 900, along with standout performances by soloists Giovanni Moretti, Lorella D’Amico, Luca Dordolo, Mario Tento, and Tiziana Scandaletti. The atmospheric organ work of Massimo Nosetti adds further depth to the piece.
The core of Mal'akhim is built around the appearance of divine beings such as Metatron, Lucifer, and Gabriel, with powerful vocal and choral compositions driving the narrative forward. Piacentini’s modern compositional style, marked by an intricate blending of vocal harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, offers a contemplative yet dramatic listening experience.
Track Listing
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Preludio I
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'Kadosh! Kadosh! Kadosh!'
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Apparizione Di Metatron
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'Attento Lucifero'
Auadro II
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Lamento Di Tamiel E Asbeel
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Apparizione Di Gabriele Ad Asbeel
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Invocazione
Auadro III
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Preludio II
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La Lotta Contro Il Drago
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Canto Di Ringraziamento
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'Tamiel, Belle Come Una Rosa'
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Finale
Key Credits
- Composer and Conductor: Riccardo Piacentini
- Organ: Massimo Nosetti
- Solo Vocalists: Giovanni Moretti, Lorella D'Amico, Luca Dordolo, Mario Tento, Tiziana Scandaletti
- Choirs: Incontrocanto, Corale Universitaria Di Torino, Coro 900
