Experience the timeless masterpiece "L'Orfeo" by Claudio Monteverdi, a seminal work in the history of opera that continues to captivate audiences centuries after its creation. This 2015 release, featuring a stunning 32-track collection, offers a comprehensive journey through Monteverdi's groundbreaking composition, which blends late Renaissance and early Baroque elements to create a deeply moving and musically rich narrative.
"L'Orfeo" tells the legendary tale of Orpheus, whose descent into Hades to retrieve his beloved Eurydice is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the power of music. Monteverdi's innovative use of harmony, melody, and orchestration sets the stage for the birth of opera as we know it today. The album, meticulously performed and recorded, showcases the intricate beauty of Monteverdi's score, from the stirring opening "Toccata" to the triumphant final "Moresca."
The ensemble, led by Jordi Savall, delivers a performance that is both historically informed and vibrantly alive. The album's duration of 1 hour and 54 minutes allows for a deep immersion into the story, with each track building upon the last to create a cohesive and compelling musical experience. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "L'Orfeo" by Claudio Monteverdi is an essential addition to your classical music library. The album's rich tapestry of sound and storytelling will leave you spellbound, highlighting why Monteverdi's work remains a cornerstone of operatic tradition.
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Tracks
L'Orfeo: ToccataClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Prologo: Ritornello - Dal mio permesso amatoClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Montserrat Figueras, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Ato primo: I. In questo lieto e fortunato giornoClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Gerd Türk, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Marília Vargas, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Ato primo: II. Lasciate i montiClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Francesc Garrigosa, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Ato primo: III. Rosa del cielClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Arianna Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Ato primo: IV. Vieni Imeneo, deh vieniClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Carlos Mena, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Ato primo: V. Ritornello - Alcun non siaClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Gerd Türk, Francesc Garrigosa, Carlos Mena, Iván García, Marília Vargas, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto secondo: I. Sinfonia - Ecco pur ch’à voi ritornoClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto secondo: II. Mira, ch’à se n’allettaClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Gerd Türk, Carlos Mena, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto secondo: III. Ahi, caso acerbo!Claudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Sara Mingardo, Francesc Garrigosa, Carlos Mena, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto secondo: IV. In un fiorito pratoClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Sara Mingardo, Gerd Türk, Iván García, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto secondo: V. Tu se’ mortaClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto secondo: VI. Ahi, caso acerbo!Claudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Sara Mingardo, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto secondo: VII. Chi ne consola, ahi lassi?Claudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Gerd Türk, Carlos Mena, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: I. Sinfonia - Scorto da te mio NumeClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: II. Ecco l’atra paludeClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Cécile Van De Sant, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: III. O tu ch’innanzi mort’a queste riveClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Antonio Abete, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: IV. Possente SpirtoClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: V. Ritornello - Orfeo son ioClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: VI. Sol tu nobil DioClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Antonio Abete, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: VII. SinfoniaClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: VIII. Sinfonia a 7Claudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto terzo: XIX. SinfoniaClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quarto: I. Signor, quel infeliceClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Adriana Fernandez, Daniele Carnovich, Francesc Garrigosa, Iván García, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quarto: II. Sinfonia - Qual honor di te sia degnoClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quarto: III. O dolcissimi lumiClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Arianna Savall, Francesc Garrigosa, Iván García, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quarto: IV. Sinfonia a 7 - E la virtute un raggioClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quinto: I. RitornelloClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Gerd Türk, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quinto: II. SinfoniaClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Fulvio Bettini, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quinto: III. Saliam cantand’al cieloClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Furio Zanasi, Fulvio Bettini, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quinto: IV. Vanne, Orfeo, felice a pieno - MorescaClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
L'Orfeo, Atto quinto: V. MorescaClaudio Monteverdi, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
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