Conti - David / Mijanovic, Kermes, Prina, Christensen, Zanasi, Priante, Il Complesso Barocco, Curtis
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Composer: Francesco Bartolomeo ContiConductor: Alan Curtis
Orchestra: Il Complesso Barocco
Performer: Marijana Mijanovic
Performer: Simone Kermes
Performer: Sonia Prina
Performer: Birgitte Christensen
Performer: Furio Zanasi
Performer: Vito Priante
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2007-08-28
Music Label: Virgin Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- Sinfonia 3:46
- Recitativo Micol, diletta sposa David, Micol 2:17
- Aria Al genitor mio Re Micol 7:42
- Recitativo N? t'inganna il tuo amor Gionata, David 1:15
- Aria Quale augellino al monte David 5:50
- Recitativo S'io t'ami, il sai Gionata, David, MicolRecitativo accompagnato Eccelso Dio, che scorgi DavidRecitativo Quasi al partir di lui Micol, Gionata 3:19
- Aria Contra un padre ingiusto e crudo Gionata 4:03
- Recitativo ? s? vile in Saul dunque un comando Saul 1:20
- Aria Stringe Iddio l'ultrice spada Saul 4:10
- Recitativo Signor, so per lung'uso Abner, Saul 2:49
- Aria Ah! Mio Re, pallida invidia Abner 4:11
- Recitativo David ? scelta tua Abner, Saul, Gionata 2:18
- Aria Perch? pecchi ingiustamente Gionata 5:08
- Recitativo Dunque a David io debbo lo scettro? Saul, Gionata, Micol, Abner 3:14
- Aria O rendimi pietoso Micol 6:06
- Recitativo Non pi?. Gi? cedo Saul, Micol, Gionata, AbnerRecitativo accompagnato Tu Dio, in cui man son de' regnanti i cori Micol Recitativo O troppo in sen di Re mobili affetti! Falti 3:48
- Aria Agiter? la face Falti 5:03
- Recitativo Tanto si faccia cautamente e presto Falti 0:27
- Coro Cor sano ? vita delle carni 5:09
- Coro Le rose di Gerico 1:36
- Recitativo O figlie di Sion David, Gionata 2:26
- Aria Giusto prezzo a iniquit?! David 6:07
- Recitativo Piaccia al Ciel Gionata, David 0:40
- Aria Caro amico, s? caro mi sei Gionata 4:56
- Recitativo Quanto nell'uomo, che invecchi? in mal uso Abner 1:32
- Aria Al fianco anzi vorrei Abner 8:42
- Recitativo Ite a David in traccia Falti, Abner 2:56
- Aria Non so se al sussurrar magiche note Falti 5:26
- Recitativo Vecchio costume degl'iniqui ? questo Abner, Falti 0:52
- Recitativo accompagnato Lasciatemi a me stesso Saul 1:36
- Preludio 1:31
- Recitativo accompagnato Quanto mirabil si dilata David 107
- Aria Quanto mirabile David 11:47
- Recitativo accompagnato Pi? non resisto SaulRecitativo O Dio, sempre rifugio mio David, Falti, Abner, Saul 1:59
- Aria Padre, ascolta... Micol 5:07
- Recitativo Sopra il mio sposo sta implacabil mostro Micol, Gionata, David 3:45
- Aria D? al mio Re che per lui sono David 7:05
- Recitativo Dov'?? Dov'? l'iniquo? Saul, Gionata, Falti 2:31
- Aria A passo di gigante Saul 2:53
- Recitativo Signor, siamo delusi Falti, Saul, Gionata, Micol 2:27
- Recitativo accompagnato Me lo spirto di Dio visita ancora Saul 1:58
- Coro finale Anche Saul ? tra' profeti? 4:00
Music reviews of Conti - David / Mijanovic, Kermes, Prina, Christensen, Zanasi, Priante, Il Complesso Barocco, Curtis
Music Review: Great Unknown Work
Rating: 5 Stars
Really enjoyed this work by a composer I didn't know. M. Mijanonvic is wonderful as David. Alan Curtis and Complessor Barocco good as always.
Compares well with Handel's Saul
Description of Conti - David / Mijanovic, Kermes, Prina, Christensen, Zanasi, Priante, Il Complesso Barocco, Curtis
This oratorio or opera (there is no documentation as to whether it was ever staged) by the now-almost forgotten Francesco Conti (1681-1732) is a wonderful work and this studio recording under Alan Curtis will go a long way in bringing Conti's marvelous gifts to the attention of the classical music-loving public. It tells the same story as Handel's magnificent "Saul," composed 15 years later, and while it may not have the splendor or psychological depths of Handel's, it certainly is far from shallow. We get, in fact, a remarkable portrait of the angry, jealous, and finally utterly crazy Saul from the very start; furthermore, his daughter Micol's sweetness and gentleness is so well portrayed that when she almost convinces Saul to love David, it makes sense. The performances here are superb, with Curtis leading his Complesso Barocco with operatic thrust (there are six continuo players to insure that the textures remain rich), and with a fine ear for effective embellishments, as well. The whole cast is superb, with Simon Kermes' Micol ravishing, especially in her imploring "O rendimi pietoso," Marijana Mijanovic a terrific David, Brigitte Christensen's Jonathan strong, and Furio Zanasi's Saul a ferocious character with a very wide vocal range. The recitatives are delivered forcefully throughout. This is highly recommended. --Robert LevineGeneral CDs
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