Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Merilyn Horne, Samuel Ramey - Gioacchino Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri (2010)
Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Merilyn Horne, Samuel Ramey - Gioacchino Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri (2010)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 644 Mb | Total time: 71:30+69:21 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Erato | # 2564 68335 9 | Recorded: 1980
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 644 Mb | Total time: 71:30+69:21 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Erato | # 2564 68335 9 | Recorded: 1980
The plot concerns the feisty eponymous heroine Isabella. She has been sailing in the Mediterranean, accompanied by an elderly admirer Taddeo, in search of her lover Lindoro. After her ship is wrecked Mustafa, the Bey of Algiers, believes her the ideal replacement for his neglected wife who he intends to marry off to a captured slave, who happens to be Lindoro. Complicated situations ensue involving Taddeo being awarded the honour of Kaimakan and Mustafa in turn becoming a Pappataci, a spoof award invented by Isabella to keep him obeying her strict instructions. All ends well in a rousing finale with the Italians escaping from the clutches of the Bey.
In my review of the Sony recording I noted that despite a cast of native Italians, who invest the recitatives with commendable nuance, somewhere along the way Rossini’s vibrant opera with all its humour gets lost. I attributed this to Lucia Valentini-Terrani, somewhat heavier in tone than in her previous recording (see review) and failing to bring out the lightness and vivacity of the role. I felt this was exactly what Marilyn Horne’s interpretation on Erato, the highlights of which were reviewed by a colleague did (see review) and which now comes complete and at bargain price.
What all rivals on record lack as Isabella, Marilyn Horne has in abundance. Her singing of Crude sorte! (CD 1 Tr.8) has everything as Isabella, whilst regretting her situation, determines to keep her cool and makes sure she is not assigned to the Harem. Horne’s even, full-toned singing has excellent flexibility and diction as well encompassing first class characterisation. These qualities are present in her singing throughout and in particular can also be enjoyed in the extended scene including the rondo Pensa alla patria (CD 2 Tr.19) as Isabella determines to release her compatriots as celebrations of the Sultan’s elevation to Pappataci go on around her. Unequalled in this role in at least the past half century she is in excellent vocal form throughout, a fact that puts this performance in the front line. Add the superb fully-toned flexible bass singing of Samuel Ramey as the Bey and matters improve even further. Ramey’s steady and sonorous singing is a strength throughout, even if there are times when his characterisation slips. Combined, Horne’s command of all the nuances of the role and Ramey’s tonal beauty and wide range are unbeatable on disc in this opera.
In extolling the virtues of the singing of Ramey and Horne, I must remember that L’Italiana in Algeri is not a two singer opera. As Isabella’s lover Lindoro, Ernesto Palacio, now better known as the teacher of Juan Diego Florez, is an elegant and flexible high tenor who sings without aspirates as he decorates the line with accomplished coloratura; he practises what he later taught his excellent pupil if never quite reaching the latter’s level. As with Horne, Palacio’s characterisation and expression as well as elegance of phrase are commendable. Domenico Trimarchi is a characterful Taddeo if never quite erasing the memory of Enzo Dara who takes the part on at least three other recordings. Nicola Zaccaria is a strong-toned Haly (CD 2 Tr.14) whilst the young Kathleen Battle, as Mustafà’s wife, exhibits a crystal clear soprano soaring in the quintetto (CD 2 Tr.12) and finale (Tr.24). The chorus plays its part to the full and Claudio Scimone conducts a chamber-sized orchestra with brio. The recording is clear and bright.–Robert J Farr
Performer:
Mustafa - Samuel Ramey
Isabella - Merilyn Horne
Lindoro - Ernesto Palacio
Elvira - Kathleen Battle
Haly - Nicola Zaccaria
Zulma - Clara Foti
Taddeo - Domenico Trimarchi
Prague Philharmonic Choir
I Solisti Veneti
Conductor - Claudio Scimone
Tracklist:
Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868)
L'italiana in Algeri
CD1:
01. Sinfonia
02. Atto I. Introduzione: Serenate il mesto ciglio
03. Recitativo: Ritiratevi tutti (Mustafa, Zulma, Elvira)
04. Recitativo: Il mio schiavo Italian farai che tosto venga (Mustafà, Haly)
05. Cavatina: Languir per una bella e star lontan da quella (Lindoro)
06. Recitativo: Senti, italiano, vo’ darti moglie (Mustafà, Lindoro)
07. Duetto: Se inclinassi a prender moglie (Lindoro, Mustafà)
08. Coro e Cavatina: Quanta roba! Quanti schiavi! (Corsari, Haly, Isabella)
09. Recitativo: Già ci siam. Tanto fa. Convien portarla con gran disinvoltura (Isabella, Taddeo, Haly)
10. Recitativo: Ah! Isabella… siam giunti a mal partito (Taddeo, Isabella)
11. Duetto: Ai capricci della sorte io so far l’indifferente (Isabella, Taddeo)
12. Recitativo: Ascoltami, italiano (Mustafa, Lindoro)
13. Recitativo: Dunque degg’io lasciarvi? (Elvira, Mustafà, Haly)
14. Aria: Già d’insolito ardore nel petto agitare, avvampare mi sento (Mustafà)
15. Finale I. Viva, viva il flagel delle donne (Eunuchi, Haly, Mustafà)
16. (Oh! Che muso, che figura!…) (Isabella, Mustafà)
17. Vo’ star con mia nipote (Taddeo, Haly, Mustafà, Isabella)
18. Pria di dividerci da voi, Signore, veniamo a esprimervi il nostro core (Elvira, Zulma, Lindoro, Isabella, Mustafà, Haly, Taddeo, eunuchi)
CD2:
01. Atto II. Introduzione: Uno stupid, uno stolto diventato è Mustafà (Coro, Elvira, Zulma, Haly)
02. Recitativo: Amice, andate a dire all’italiana che io sarò tra mezz’ ora a ber seco il caffè (Mustafà, Zulma, Elvira, Haly)
03. Recitativo: Qual disdetta è la mia! (Isabella, Lindoro)
04. Cavatina: Oh come il cor di giubilo esulta in questo istante (Lindoro)
05. Recitativo: Ah! Signor Mustafà – Che cosa e stato (Taddeo, Mustafà)
06. Coro: Viva il grande Kaimakan (Eunuchi)
07. Recitativo: Kaimakan! Io non capisco niente (Taddeo, Mustafà)
08. Aria: Ho un gran peso sulla testa (Taddeo)
09. Recitativo: Dunque a moment il signor Mustafà mi favorisce a prendere il caffè? (Isabella, Lindoro, Elvira, Zulma)
10. Cavatina: Per lui che adoro (Isabella, Mustafà, Taddeo, Lindoro)
11. Recitativo: Io non resisto più: quest’ Isabella è un incanto (Mustafà, Lindoro, Taddeo)
12. Quintetto: Ti present di mia man ser Taddeo Kaimakan (Mustafà, Isabella, Taddeo, Lindoro, Elvira)
13. Recitativo: Con tutta la sua boria questa volt ail Bey perde la testa (Haly)
14. Aria: Le femmine d’Italia son disinvolte e scaltre (Haly)
15. Recitativo: E tu speri di togliere Isabella dale man del Bey? (Taddeo, Lindoro)
16. Recitativo: Orsù: la tua nipote con chi crede d’aver che far? (Mustafà, Lindoro, Taddeo)
17. Terzetto: Pappataci! Che mai sento! (Mustafà, Lindoro, Taddeo)
18. Recitativo: Tutti I nostri italiani ottener dal Bey spera Isabella? (Taddeo, Lindoro)
19. Coro, Recitativo e Rondò: Pronti abbiamo e ferri e mani per fuggir (Coro, Isabella)
20. Recitativo: Kaimakan… - Signor? (Mustafà, Taddeo)
21. Finale II. Dei Pappataci s’avanza il coro (Lindoro, Pappataci, Taddeo, Mustafà)
22. Non sei tu che il grado eletto brami aver di Pappataci? (Isabella, Mustafà, coro, Lindoro, Taddeo)
23. Son l’aure seconde, son placide l’onde (Marinari, schiavi, Lindoro, Isabella, Taddeo, Mustafà)
24. Mio signore… - Mio marito… - Cosa fate? (Zulma, Haly, Elvira, Mustafà, Isabela, Lindoro, Taddeo, coro)
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Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Merilyn Horne, Samuel Ramey - Gioacchino Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri (2010)
