Artist: Franco Fagioli, Malin Hartelius, Emmanuelle De Negri, Accentus Chamber Choir, Insula Orchestra, Laurence Equilbey
Album: Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice (Complete recording of the original version (Vienna 1762))
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2015
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 96 kHz
Duration: 01:25:15
Total Tracks: 36
Total Size: 1,49 GB

Tracklist:

Christoph Willibald von Gluck (1714-1787)
Orfeo ed Euridice
Complete recording of the original version (Vienna 1762)
01 – Overtura 3:10
Act I
Scene I
02 – Coro: “Ah, se intorno a quest’urna funestra” 3:10
03 – Recitativo: “Basta, Basta, o compagni” 0:55
04 – Ballo. Larghetto 1:46
05 – Coro: “Ah, se intorno a quest’urna funestra” 2:23
06 – Aria: “Chiamo il mio ben così” 6:55
07 – Recitativo: “Numi! barbari Numi” 1:05
Scene II
08 – Recitativo: “T’assiste Amore!” 1:48
09 – Aria: “Gli sguardi trattieni” 2:39
10 – Recitativo: “Che disse! Che ascoltai!” 2:15
Act II
Scene I
11 – Ballo. Maestoso / Coro: “Chi mai dell’Erebo” 1:43
12 – Ballo. Presto / Coro: “Chi mai dell’Erebo” 1:39
13 – Ballo. Maestoso / Aria con Coro: “Deh, placatevi con me” 4:20
14 – Coro: “Misero giovine” 0:50
15 – Aria: “Mille pene, ombre moleste” 0:58
16 – Coro I: “Ah, quale incognito” 0:36
17 – Aria: “Men tiranne, ah! voi sareste” 0:42
18 – Coro II: “Ah, quale incognito” 1:08
Scene II
19 – Ballo. Andante (Danza degli spiriti beati) 2:08
20 – Arioso: “Che puro ciel! Che chiaro sol!” 5:14
21 – Coro: “Vieni a’ regni del riposo” 1:50
22 – Ballo (Danza degli eroi ed eroine) 2:43
23 – Recitativo: “Anime avventurose” 0:43
24 – Coro: “Torna, o bella, al tuo consorte” 1:52
Act III
Scene I
25 – Recitativo: “Vieni, segui i miei passi” 5:50
26 – Duetto: “Vieni, appaga il tuo consorte!” 3:26
27 – Recitativo: “Qual vita è questa mai” 1:54
28 – Aria: “Che fiero momento” 3:20
29 – Recitativo: “Ecco un nuovo tormento” 3:51
30 – Aria: “Che farò senza Euridice?” 4:26
31 – Recitativo: “Ah finisca e per sempre” 1:18
Scene II
32 – Recitativo: “Orfeo! Che fai?” 1:46
Scene III
33 – Maestoso 0:22
34 – Ballo I. (Grazioso) 1:01
35 – Ballo II. Allegro 2:42
36 – Coro: “Trionfi Amore” 2:50

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This is a full recording of the original Italian version (the “Vienna version” from 1762) of Gluck’s beloved take on the Orpheus myth, Orfeo et Euridice PLUS extra music written by Gluck for later performances of his opera. It includes virtuoso arias for Fagioli and as such represents a brilliant showcase for him and a collectible item for connoisseurs.

This is Franco Fagioli’s first ever recording of a complete opera in which he sings the title role and since, the role has become one of Franco’s calling cards in recent seasons. It is known for its absolutely gorgeous music, including one of opera’s most audience-pleasing tunes, the uber-famous aria “Che farò senza Euridice”.

This version of the opera (by far the most popular one) appears for the first time ever on period instruments on DG / Archiv, hence filling a major gap in our catalogue and is a substantial project featuring one of our exciting new signings in one of his finest roles.