L'empio punito (Excerpts): Quanto caro mi sei [Live]Alessandro Melani, Mauro Borgioni, Giacomo Nanni, Reate Festival Baroque Ensemble, Alessandro Quarta
L'empio punito (Excerpts): Acrimante è già morto [Live]Alessandro Melani, Alessandro Ravasio, Sabrina Cortese, Reate Festival Baroque Ensemble, Alessandro Quarta
L'empio punito (Excerpts): O sfortunato Bibi [Live]Alessandro Melani, Giacomo Nanni, Alessio Tosi, Reate Festival Baroque Ensemble, Alessandro Quarta
L'empio punito (Excerpts): Or che sopito giace [Live]Alessandro Melani, Mauro Borgioni, Maria Elena Pepi, Guglielmo Buonsanti, Reate Festival Baroque Ensemble, Alessandro Quarta
L'empio punito (Excerpts): Se questa vita dura [Live]Alessandro Melani, Sabrina Cortese, Mauro Borgioni, Giacomo Nanni, Reate Festival Baroque Ensemble, Alessandro Quarta
Experience the timeless allure of Baroque opera with Alessandro Melani's "L'empio punito," a captivating live recording that brings the 17th-century masterpiece to life. This album, released in November 2020 under the Dynamic label, features a collection of excerpts from Melani's opera, offering a comprehensive journey through its dramatic and musical landscape. With a running time of over two hours, this live performance showcases the intricate beauty of Melani's composition, accompanied by the exquisite vocals of the performers and the rich orchestration of Auser Musici.
"L'empio punito," premiered in Rome in 1669, is notable for being the first opera based on the legendary tale of Don Giovanni. The libretto, crafted by Filippo Acciaiuoli and Giovanni Filippo Apolloni, provides a rich narrative that Alessandro Melani's music brings to vivid life. The album includes a variety of arias and ensembles, each highlighting the operatic prowess of the performers and the depth of Melani's musical vision.
This live recording is a testament to the enduring power of Baroque opera, offering both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre a chance to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Melani's work. The album's high-quality production ensures that every nuance of the performance is captured, providing an authentic and engaging listening experience. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply curious about the origins of the Don Giovanni story, "L'empio punito" is an essential addition to your collection.
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About Alessandro Melani
Alessandro Melani, born into a renowned musical family in Pistoia in 1639, was a prominent Italian composer of the Baroque era. As the youngest of seven musically gifted siblings, he followed in the footsteps of his older brother Jacopo, a composer, and Atto, a celebrated castrato singer. Melani's career flourished in Rome, where he served as choir master and composed a vast array of liturgical music, including motets, oratorios, and operas. His works, known for their technical complexity and polychoral richness, placed him among the leading composers of his time, alongside Bernardo Pasquini and Alessandro Scarlatti. Melani's contributions to Roman opera and sacred music have left an indelible mark on the Baroque repertoire, making his compositions a treasure for both scholars and enthusiasts of early music.
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