Zandonai - Francesca da Rimini / Domingo, Kabaivanska, Manuguerra, Queler

Zandonai - Francesca da Rimini / Domingo, Kabaivanska, Manuguerra, Queler

Zandonai - Francesca da Rimini / Domingo, Kabaivanska, Manuguerra, Queler
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Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-08-17
Music Label: Opera D'oro
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'O Donella, c'è il giullare in corte!'
  2. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'Come Morgana manda al re Artù'
  3. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'Questi giullari et uomini di corte'
  4. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'Oimè che adesso io provo...Amor le fa contare!'
  5. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'Francesca, dove andrai?'
  6. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'Pace, anima cara, piccola colomba'
  7. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'Madonna Francesca!... Chi mi vuole?'
  8. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'O dattero fronzuto, o mio gentile amore'
  9. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'Chi ho veduto?'
  10. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 1: 'Per la terra di maggio'
  11. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'E ancora sgombra il campo del comune?'
  12. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'Qualcuno sale per la scala'
  13. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'Ah! dove siamo noi?'
  14. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'Ecco l'elmetto ch'io vi donora!'
  15. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'Ah! Paolo! Paolo! Che mai è questo o Dio?'
  16. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'Viva!... Per Dio, gente poltrona'
  17. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'Orsù, bisogna manganare una botte grande'
  18. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'Ecco, bevete. E vino di Scio'
  19. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'Bevete, mio cognato'
  20. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 2: 'O sciagura, sciagura! Non vedete?'
Music CD 2
  1. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'E Galeotto dice: Dama, abbiatena pietà'
  2. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'Su, levati! Non hai colpa'
  3. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'O dama, non ti disperare!'
  4. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'Abbiamo i sonatori per la canzone a ballo'
  5. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'Marzo è giunto'
  6. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'Andate in allegrezza per la corte'
  7. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'Benvenuto, signore mio cognato'
  8. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'Paolo, datemi pace!'
  9. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'Inghirlandata di violette m'appariste ieri'
  10. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'Paolo, se perdonato vi fu'
  11. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 3: 'E Galeotto dice: Dama, abbiatene pietà'
  12. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'Tu m'aizzi. Il pensiero di te'
  13. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'Il più profondo sonno!'
  14. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'Torna Malatestino. Io non voglio vederlo'
  15. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'Era teco la tua moglie?'
  16. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'Malatestino. Vieni!'
  17. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'Líha cola il sonno. Dorme'
  18. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'O Biancafiiore, piccola tu sei!'
  19. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'Vieni, vieni, Francesca!'
  20. Francesca da Rimini, opera: Act 4: 'Apri, Francesca! Apri!'

Free Music Notes for Zandonai - Francesca da Rimini / Domingo, Kabaivanska, Manuguerra, Queler

Free Music Review: A different kind of opera
Hit: 5 Stars

When Zandonai's most famous opera, "Francesca da Rimini," premiered at Turino in 1914 (at the Met in 1916) opera goers were still in the melodic grip of the grand Puccini. Zandonai was quite a surprise. There are no arias, per Puccini, still the lovely aria, "Paolo, Paolo, datemi pace," is such an earnest plea from the tragic Francesca who loved only Paolo, but was in a forced political marriage to his warring brother. The brothers are unique in each part, and run the gamut from menacing to gentle. The women's parts are tender and sweet. The contralto singing the maid servant of Francesca is splendid. It is commonly agreed that the great Raina Kabaivanska is the preeminent interpreter of Francesca. Her amazing pianissimi and complete vocal control are the envy of many, if not most, divas. The thrilling artistic compatability of Kabaivanska and Domingo in "Tosca" and "Il Trovatore," are equalled in this performance. As important as the story line taken from a tale from Dante's "Inferno" is, the hauntingly beautiful harmonies Riccardo Zondonai has interposed throughout the opera are its crowing glory. They, with with the lack of defining arias, set the tone for this innovative and magnificent work. Because you will not hum along with any of this, it is recomended for the listener to know the story, follow with libretto in hand. Seen and heard, this is a heartbreakingly beautiful opera. Heard, alone, may be a challenge, but one well worth the time and effort to understand and appreciate. G.K Brown, DMA, Profesor of Music, Ret.

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