Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Christoph Willibald Gluck's masterpiece, Orfeo ed Euridice. Released on 1 August 2014 under the esteemed Walhall Eternity Series label, this captivating opera is a testament to Gluck's innovative and expressive compositional style.
With a duration of 2 hours and 29 minutes, this classical music extravaganza takes you on a journey through the poignant story of Orfeo and his beloved Euridice. The album features an exquisite array of arias, recitatives, and dances, including the haunting 'Ah, se intorno a quest'urna funesta', the evocative 'Aria. Chiamo il mio ben così', and the mesmerising 'Dance of the Blessed Spirits'.
Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice is a landmark work in the operatic repertoire, renowned for its dramatic intensity, lyrical beauty, and technical innovation. This live recording showcases the composer's genius, transporting listeners to a world of mythological wonder and emotional depth. As you delve into the world of Orfeo ed Euridice, you will experience the full range of human emotion, from the depths of sorrow to the heights of joy.
With its perfect blend of classical and operatic elements, this album is a must-listen for fans of the genre. Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice is an unforgettable listening experience, one that will leave you enchanted and inspired long after the final notes have faded away.
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Tracks
Orfeo ed Euridice: Announcement (Live)Jarmila Novotna, Announcer
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act I: Ah, se intorno a quest'urna funesta (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act I: Aria. Chiamo il mio ben così (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act I: Assisterà pietoso Amor l'infelice consorte! (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Marita Farell, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act I: Aria. Gli sguardi trattieni (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Marita Farell, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act I: Recitative. Che disse? Che ascoltai? (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Chi mai dell'erebo fra le caligini (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Deh placatevi con me (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Aria. Mille pene (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Dance of the Furies (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Questo asilo di placide calme (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Jarmila Novotna, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Arioso. Che puro ciel (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Vieni a' regni del riposo (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Oh voi, ombre felici (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act III: Recitative. Vieni, segui i miei passi (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Jarmila Novotna, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act III: Aria. Che fiero momento (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Jarmila Novotna, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act III: Aria. Che farò senza Euridice? (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act III: Recitative. Ma finisca, e per sempre (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Jarmila Novotna, Marita Farell, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act III: Dio Amore (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Jarmila Novotna, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act III: Dance (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act III: Trionfi Amore (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act I: Ah, se intorno a quest'urna funesta (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Artur Bodanzky
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act I: Aria. Chiamo il mio ben così (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Marisa Morel, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Artur Bodanzky
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Chi mai dell'erebo fra le caligini (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Artur Bodanzky
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Deh placatevi con me (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Artur Bodanzky
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Aria. Mille pene, ombre sdegnose (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Irene Jessner, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Artur Bodanzky
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Artur Bodanzky
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Arioso. Che puro ciel (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Irene Jessner, Marisa Morel, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Artur Bodanzky
Orfeo ed Euridice, Act III: Aria. Che farò senza Euridice? (Live)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kerstin Thorborg, Irene Jessner, Marisa Morel, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Artur Bodanzky