Opis: Rossini: Semiramide

Rossini's opera seria Semiramide of 1822 is one of his most famous works, and like many other hits of the
period was subject to various arrangements for piano, barrel organ, and in this case guitar. Many such
arrangements were not sanctioned by the composer or publisher (there being no effective copyright laws at
the time), but some were approved as in the case of the Giuliani arrangements now receiving their
premiere recording on Brilliant Classics. Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) was possibly the greatest guitar virtuoso of the period. Born in Italy, he studied cello and counterpoint, but took up the guitar as his main instrument and became the first guitarist/composer to compose seriously for the instrument. He produced three concertos, typical of the late classical and early romantic period -- highly virtuosic, and in style similar to concertos by Hummel and Moscheles. He moved among and became friends with some of the greatest musicians of the day. He played cello in the premiere of Beethoven's 7th Symphony in Vienna in 1813, and was friends with Beethoven, Hummel, Moscheles and Spohr. Later he became 'virtuoso onorario di camera' to Empress Marie-Louise, Napoleon's second wife. He left a large body of work running to 230 works.
In a time before cinema, recordings and such like, the nearest the public could get to having a souvenir of a
great night out at the opera were arrangements for domestic instruments of the big tunes. Giuliani's
arrangement of Semiramide wasn't published until after his death, but is a Rolls Royce of adaptations,
following the plot and orchestral dynamics closely, capturing the drama of the original.

Further information
- World premiere recording, and a major addition to the classical guitar discography
- Full booklet notes and synopsis of the operatic plot
- Izhar Elias was born in Amsterdam in 1977, and has been praised for his 'fantastic musicality,
highly developed sense of style, elegance and allure' jury of the International Tromp Music
Competition, The Netherlands
- 'A musician of outstanding ability, whose whole approach to his art displays a maturity beyond his
years' Classical Guitar

Szczegóły: Rossini: Semiramide

Nazwa: Rossini: Semiramide Opera arrangements for solo guitar
Producent: Brilliant Classics
Kod paskowy: 5028421939025
Języki: angielski
Format: 14.0x12.0cm
Oprawa: Kartonowa
Waga: 0.12 kg
Wykonawca: Izhar Elias
Rodzaj nagrania: koncert
Czas trwania: 1:55:58
Typ głównego nośnika: AC
Ilość nośników: 2
Opis nośników:

1. Semiramide, Act 1 (CD-Audio)
   1. Overture (koncert - utwór 13:27)
   2. Terzetto: La dal Gange (koncert - utwór 05:47)
   3. Quartetto: Di Tante Regi e Popoli (koncert - utwór 02:03)
   4. Quartetto: Di Tante Regi e Popoli (koncert - utwór 02:14)
   5. Quartetto: Di Tante Regi e Popoli (koncert - utwór 01:21)
   6. Quartetto: Di Tante Regi e Popoli (koncert - utwór 04:32)
   7. Cavatina: Ah! Quel Giorno (koncert - utwór 03:06)
   8. Cavatina: Ah! Quel Giorno (koncert - utwór 03:31)
   9. Duetto: Bella Imago Degli Dei (koncert - utwór 02:26)
   10. Duetto: Bella Imago Degli Dei (koncert - utwór 02:01)
   11. Duetto: Bella Imago Degli Dei (koncert - utwór 03:45)
   12. Cavatina: Bel Raggio Lusinghier (koncert - utwór 04:54)
   13. Cavatina: Bel Raggio Lusinghier (koncert - utwór 03:14)
   14. Duettino: Serbami Ognor Si Fido Il Cor (koncert - utwór 04:37)
   15. Duettino: Serbami Ognor Si Fido Il Cor (koncert - utwór 03:50)
   16. Seconda Marcia (koncert - utwór 01:51)
   17. Finale: Giuri Ognuno (koncert - utwór 05:47)
   18. Qual Mesto Gemito (koncert - utwór 04:23)
   19. Ah! Sconvolta Nell'ordine Eterno (koncert - utwór 04:38)

2. Semiramide, Act 2 (CD-Audio)
   1. Duetto: Se La Vita (koncert - utwór 02:55)
   2. Duetto: Se La Vita (koncert - utwór 03:36)
   3. Duetto: Se La Vita (koncert - utwór 03:04)
   4. Aria: In Si Barbara Sciagura (koncert - utwór 03:04)
   5. Aria: In Si Barbara Sciagura (koncert - utwór 02:47)
   6. Aria: In Si Barbara Sciagura (koncert - utwór 03:54)
   7. Aria: Deh Ti Arresta (koncert - utwór 02:34)
   8. Aria: Deh Ti Arresta (koncert - utwór 05:39)
   9. Preghiera: Al Mio Pregar T'arrendi (koncert - utwór 02:20)
   10. Terzetto: L'usato Ardir (koncert - utwór 02:19)
   11. Coro: Vieni, Arsace (koncert - utwór 01:45)

Recenzje: Rossini: Semiramide