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 | Description: | L'opera De Napoleon-Zingarelli: Giulietta E Romeo by Franco Fagioli, released 3 September 2021.
This version of L'opera De Napoleon-Zingarelli: Giulietta E Romeo comes as a 1xCD+1xDVD. - .. NAPOLEON-ZINGARELLI: GIULIETTA E ROMEONapoleon was intensely enthusiastic about opera. The conquering music lover called for the young Italian star, the contralto Giuseppina Grassini, and the most magnificent castrato: Girolamo Crescentini to perform for him. He was the only singer to move the Emperor to tears. Crescentini was invited to France from 1806 to 1812. He sang at glorious evening performances at the Tuileries Imperial Chapel with Grassini, named First Cantatrice to His Majesty the Emperor - and his mistress. Napoleon had an incredible passion for Italian opera, as shown by the 143 Italian soloist concerts given at the Court between 1810 and 1815! Zingarelli's Giulietta e Romeo opera was a major performance given by Grassini and Crescentini. It was created at the Scala en 1796 and performed several times in Paris before Napoleon by his two favorite singers. "They make heroism burst forth in me", Napoleon would say. Franco Fagioli and Adèle Charvet revive the pair of Empire stars in a selection of the main acts of Zingarelli's opera - completely forgotten today whereas it was a triumph throughout Europe for three decades - thanks to a splendid Bel Canto: this is Napoleon's Opera!"Romeo und Julia (Giulietta e Romeo)" in the CD+DVD format is a captivating musical interpretation of Nicola Antonio Zingarelli?s opera, brought to life by renowned artists Franco Fagioli, Adèle Charvet, Julien Chauvin, and Orchestre de l?Opéra Royal. This release offers listeners both an immersive audio experience on CD and a visually stunning performance on DVD, recorded at the historic Château de Versailles. The ensemble delivers passionate renditions of this rarely performed masterpiece, blending dramatic intensity with exquisite vocal artistry. Released by Château de Versailles Spectacles?a label celebrated for its dedication to reviving baroque treasures?this edition stands as a testament to their commitment to cultural heritage and high-quality productions.
Château de Versailles Spectacles is acclaimed for producing exceptional recordings that spotlight the grandeur of French baroque music and opera. Their releases are known for meticulous attention to historical authenticity and artistic excellence.
Franco Fagioli is one of today?s leading countertenors, praised internationally for his expressive range and technical brilliance. He has starred in major productions across Europe?s most prestigious opera houses. Adèle Charvet brings her rich mezzo-soprano voice to international acclaim through diverse operatic roles and concert performances. Under the direction of violinist-conductor Julien Chauvin, Orchestre de l?Opéra Royal continues its tradition of delivering historically informed performances that captivate audiences worldwide. |  | Manufacturer No.: |
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