Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Vincenzo Bellini's "La Sonnambula," a masterful opera semiseria that showcases the pinnacle of the bel canto tradition. This 2008 release, brought to you by Decca Music Group Ltd., captures the essence of Bellini's genius, offering a complete opera experience that spans two captivating acts.
"La Sonnambula," which translates to "The Sleepwalker," is a tale of love, misunderstanding, and redemption, set to a libretto by Felice Romani. The opera premiered in Milan in 1831 and has since become a staple of the operatic repertoire, celebrated for its lyrical beauty and dramatic depth. This recording features a stellar cast, including the renowned Cecilia Bartoli as Amina, Juan Diego Flórez as Elvino, and a supporting ensemble that brings the story to life with unparalleled artistry.
The album spans over two hours and fifteen minutes, providing a comprehensive journey through Bellini's score. From the lively "Viva! Viva Amina!" to the poignant "Ah! non credea mirarti si presto estinto, o fiore," each track is a testament to Bellini's mastery of melody and harmony. The orchestra and chorus of La Scala, under the direction of Antonino Votto, deliver a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving.
This recording is not just a collection of songs but a fully realized operatic experience. The detailed liner notes and historical context provided in the album offer insights into the opera's creation and its enduring appeal. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "La Sonnambula" promises an unforgettable musical journey.
La sonnambula, Act I: IntroduzioneVincenzo Bellini, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Viva! Viva Amina!Vincenzo Bellini, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Tutto è gioia, tutto è festaVincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Viva Amina!Vincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kalman, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Care compagne, e voi, tenere amiciVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Come per me serenoVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Sovra il sen la man mi posaVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Io più di tutti, o AminaVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kalman, Liliana Nikiteanu, Javier Camarena, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Perdona, o mia diletta, il breve indugioVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Javier Camarena, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Prendi, l'anel ti donoVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Ah! Vorrei trovar parolaVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Liliana Nikiteanu, Peter Kalman, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Alessandro De Marchi, Orchestra La Scintilla
La sonnambula, Act I: Domani, appena aggiorniVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Vi ravviso, o luoghi ameniVincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Contezza del paese avete voi, signor?Vincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Liliana Nikiteanu, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: A fosco cielo, a notte brunaVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Basta cosìVincenzo Bellini, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Liliana Nikiteanu, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Elvino! E me tu lasci?Vincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Son geloso del zefiro erranteVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La sonnambula, Act I: Ah! Costante nel tuo, nel mio senoVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 1: Davver, non mi dispiace d'essermi qui fermatoVincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 1: Che veggio? Saria forse il tremendo fantasma?Vincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 1: Oh ciel! che tento?Vincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 1: Osservate, l'uscio è apertoVincenzo Bellini, Peter Kalman, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 1: E menzognaVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 1: D'un pensiero e d'un accento rea non sonVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Liliana Nikiteanu, Peter Kalman, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 1: Non più nozzeVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Liliana Nikiteanu, Peter Kalman, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: IntroduzioneVincenzo Bellini, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Qui la selva è piu folta ed ombrosaVincenzo Bellini, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Larghetto maestosoVincenzo Bellini, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Reggimi, o buona madreVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Liliana Nikiteanu, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Vedi o madre, è afflitto e mestoVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Viva il conte!Vincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Liliana Nikiteanu, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Ah! Perché non posso odiartiVincenzo Bellini, Juan Diego Flórez, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Lasciarmi: aver compreso assai dovresti che mi sei noiosoVincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kalman, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Lisa è la sposa...Vincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kalman, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: De' lieti auguri a voi son grataVincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kalman, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: E fia pur vero, Elvino, che alfin dell'amor tuo degna mi credi?Vincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Peter Kalman, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Signor Conte, agli occhi miei negar fede non poss'ioVincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Liliana Nikiteanu, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Lisa mendace anch'essaVincenzo Bellini, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Liliana Nikiteanu, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Signor?... chi creder deggio?Vincenzo Bellini, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Liliana Nikiteanu, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Oh se una volta sola rivederlo io potessiVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Liliana Nikiteanu, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Ah! non credea mirarti si presto estinto, o fioreVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Non più non reggoVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Ah! non giungeVincenzo Bellini, Cecilia Bartoli, Gemma Bertagnolli, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Chor des Opernhauses Zürich, Orchestra La Scintilla, Alessandro De Marchi
Vincenzo Bellini, born in Italy in 1801, was a prodigious opera composer whose career, though tragically brief, left an indelible mark on the world of music. Renowned for his long, graceful melodies and evocative musical settings, Bellini is a central figure of the bel canto era. His operas, including the iconic "Norma" and "Il Pirata," are celebrated for their blend of florid embellishment and lyrical simplicity, creating a dramatic depth that resonates with audiences. Despite his untimely death at the age of 34, Bellini's compositions continue to inspire and captivate, showcasing his unique ability to merge musicological clarity with theatrical imagination. His legacy endures, influencing countless composers and enchanting opera enthusiasts worldwide.
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