Menotti, G.C.: Amahl and the Night Visitors / My Christmas

Album Description

Gian Carlo Menotti's enchanting opera, 'Amahl and the Night Visitors', is a true Christmas treasure, beautifully captured on this Naxos release. First performed in 1951, this one-act opera has become a seasonal classic, telling the heartwarming story of a young boy's encounter with the Three Wise Men. With its poignant and uplifting themes, Menotti's masterpiece is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

This album, 'Menotti, G.C.: Amahl and the Night Visitors / My Christmas', features a stunning rendition of the opera, complete with a talented cast of singers and a sensitive orchestral accompaniment. The music is full of Menotti's characteristic warmth and humanity, making this a truly unforgettable listening experience.

Clocking in at just over an hour, this album is the perfect accompaniment to the festive season. Gian Carlo Menotti's 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' is a work of great beauty and simplicity, and this recording brings it to life with clarity and precision. Released on 18 November 2008, this Naxos album is a must-have for fans of opera and Christmas music alike. So why not immerse yourself in the magic of Menotti's 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' this Christmas, and discover the joy and wonder of this beloved opera?

November 18, 2008

2008 Naxos

About Gian Carlo Menotti

Gian Carlo Menotti, the prolific Italian-American composer, is renowned for his significant contributions to the world of opera, with a repertoire of 25 captivating works. Primarily active in the mid-20th century, Menotti's operas are celebrated for their expressive lyricism and dramatic intensity, making him one of the most frequently performed opera composers of his time. Influenced by the likes of Giacomo Puccini and Modest Mussorgsky, Menotti's compositions are deeply rooted in the verismo tradition, emphasizing natural rhythms and textual clarity to enhance the dramatic narrative. His rejection of atonality and the Second Viennese School's aesthetic further solidifies his unique voice in the opera world. Menotti's works, particularly those from the 1940s and 1950s, continue to captivate audiences with their emotional depth and musical richness.