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Cruda Sorte! Amor Riranno! from Verdi’s L’italiana in Algeri
Gioachino Rossini’s “L’italiana in Algeri” features Isabella, one of his most assertive and charming heroines. Unlike other female characters, Isabella controls the situation, making her a powerful presence. Her short…
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Telemann Suite in A Minor, TWV 55 – Les Plaisirs & Air a l’Italian
Telemann’s Suite in A Minor TWV55:A3, Movements 2-3/7 – Les Plaisirs and Air a l’Italian. Performed by The Parley of Instruments, conducted by Peter Holman….
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16th Century Italian Wind Ensemble – Canzon Primi Toni by Gabrieli and Canzon by Chilese
16th Century Italian Wind Ensemble, part 1 – http://whitwellbooks.com — Features performances of ‘Canzon Primi Toni’ and ‘Canzon’ by Giovanni Gabrieli and Bastiano Chilese….
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
…the Italian opera tradition. Career Beginnings in Italy Gluck’s first opera, Artaserse (1741), premiered in Milan and was well-received. Over the next decade, he composed numerous operas in the Italian…
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Italian Suite by Igor Stravinsky, Performed by Ekaterina Valiulina
Igor Stravinsky’s Suite italienne for violin and piano (1925) consists of six movements: 1. Introduction (Allegro moderato), 2. Serenade (Larghetto), 3. Tarantella (Vivace), 4. Gavotta with two Variations, 5. Scherzino,…
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Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony No. 4 – Violin Master Class with Helmut Mebert
The Berliner Philharmoniker supports the YouTube Symphony Orchestra, aiming to work with young musicians and bring classical music to a global audience. Learn more at http://www.youtube.com/symphony. Check out the Berliner…
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Gabrieli – Sonata No. 21
…on harpsichord, Nigel North on theorbo, and Mary Springfels on viola da gamba. Explore the work of violin makers Michiel de Hoog and Jacob Stainer. Joseph Gagliano is also mentioned….
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Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg, Performed by Zurich Ballet
…Spoerli incorporates music from contemporary composers Brett Dean and Mark-Anthony Turnage. The Zurich Ballet, led by Spoerli, performs the production with Marijn Rademaker as Peer Gynt. The Orchestra and Choir…
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Verdi’s Aida, Featuring Luciano Pavarotti with San Francisco Opera
Experience the magnificent spectacle of Verdi’s Aida with Luciano Pavarotti and Margaret Price. This remastered version captures the monumental performances from Sam Wanamaker’s landmark production, showcasing some of Verdi’s most…
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Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi, universally known as Giuseppe Verdi, was one of the iconic figures in the sphere of 19th-century Italian opera. His notable body of work includes celebrated operas…