Artist: Franco Fagioli, Malin Hartelius, Emmanuelle De Negri, Accentus Chamber Choir, Insula Orchestra, Laurence Equilbey
Album: Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice / Orpheo – Highlights Of The Versions For Vienna (1762) And Paris (1774)
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2015
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 96 kHz
Duration: 01:06:37
Total Tracks: 24
Total Size: 1,18 GB

Tracklist:

Christoph Willibald von Gluck (1714-1787)
Orpheo
Highlights of the versions for Vienna (1762) and Paris (1774)
01 – Overtura 3:10
Act I
Scene I
02 – Coro: “Ah, se intorno a quest’urna funestra” 3:11
03 – Ballo. Larghetto 1:45
04 – Coro: “Ah, se intorno a quest’urna funestra” 2:23
05 – Aria: “Chiamo il mio ben così” 4:13
Scene II
06 – Aria: “Gli sguardi trattieni” 2:39
Paris Version (1774)
Act I
Scene I
07 – Aria: “Addio, o miei sospiri!” 4:40
Vienna Version (1762)
Act II
Scene I
08 – Ballo. Maestoso / Coro: “Chi mai dell’Erebo” 1:43
09 – Ballo. Presto / Coro: “Chi mai dell’Erebo” 1:39
10 – Aria con Coro: “Deh, placatevi con me” 3:01
11 – Coro: “Misero giovine” 0:50
12 – Aria: “Mille pene, ombre moleste” 0:58
13 – Coro I: “Ah, quale incognito” 0:36
14 – Aria: “Men tiranne, ah! voi sareste” 0:42
15 – Coro II: “Ah, quale incognito” 1:05
Paris Version (1774)
Act II
Scene I
16 – Air des Furies 4:00
Scene II
17 – Ballet des ombres heureuses 6:12
Vienna Version (1762)
Act II
Scene II
18 – Arioso: “Che puro ciel! Che chiaro sol!” 5:13
19 – Coro: “Vieni a’ regni del riposo” 1:51
Act III
Scene I
20 – Duetto: “Vieni, appaga il tuo consorte!” 3:26
21 – Aria: “Che fiero momento” 3:21
22 – Aria: “Che farò senza Euridice?” 4:27
Scene III
23 – Ballo II. Allegro 2:43
24 – 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.