Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Italian comic opera with Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's "I Quatro Rusteghi." This delightful two-act opera, composed by the renowned Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, is a masterful blend of wit, charm, and musical brilliance. Originally premiered in 1906, this opera is based on a play by Carlo Goldoni and is one of Wolf-Ferrari's most celebrated works, known for its lively rhythms and colorful orchestration.
The story revolves around four Venetian gentlemen, each with their own quirks and foibles, and the clever women who outwit them. The opera is a wonderful comedy, filled with impertinent, cunning, and seductive women, and awful, dirty, and mean men. The confrontation between them is at the heart of the plot, making for an explosive and entertaining narrative.
This recording, released on April 20, 2018, by Rubicon, features the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the European Opera Centre, conducted by the esteemed Vasily Petrenko. The performance is a testament to the skill and artistry of the performers, bringing Wolf-Ferrari's music to life with precision and passion. The album spans a total of 2 hours and 11 minutes, divided into 22 tracks that cover the entire opera, from the prelude to the final scene.
Wolf-Ferrari's unique style, which combines the traditions of Italian opera buffa with the refined orchestration of German romanticism, is evident throughout. His ability to create memorable melodies and engaging characters has made his operas enduringly popular. "I Quatro Rusteghi" is no exception, offering a delightful and entertaining experience for opera lovers and newcomers alike.
Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, this recording of "I Quatro Rusteghi" is sure to captivate and entertain. Enjoy the lively music, the clever dialogue, and the engaging story of these four curmudgeonly gentlemen and the women who outsmart them.
2018 Rubicon2018 ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Tracks
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I: PreludioErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 1: “Siora mare?” (Lucieta, Margarita)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Romina Casucci, Silvia Beltrami
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 2: “Velo qua, eh!” (Margarita, Lucieta, Lunardo)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Romina Casucci, Silvia Beltrami, Mihnea Lamatic
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 3: “E cussì, come va sto maridozzo?” (Margarita, Lunardo)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Silvia Beltrami, Mihnea Lamatic
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 4: “L’è andada finalmente” (Lunardo, Maurizio)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Mihnea Lamatic, Aleksandar Stefanoski
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 5: “El specio me ga dito che son bela” (Marina, una serva, Filipeto)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Daniela Degennaro, Tansel Akzeybek, Agnieszka Hauzer
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 6: “Xe sior barba!” (Filipeto, Marina, Simone)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Tansel Akzeybek, Daniela Degennaro, Mirko Quarello
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 7: “Caro da Dio!” (Marina, Simone)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Daniela Degennaro, Mirko Quarello
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 8: “Ghe la fazzo, cospetina!” (Marina, una serva, Felice, Cancian, Riccardo)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Daniela Degennaro, Agnieszka Hauzer, Ana James, Roman Ialcic, Giulio Pelligra
I quatro rusteghi, Atto I, Scena 9: “Marina? – Sior?” (Simone, Marina, Felice, Riccardo, Cancian)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Mirko Quarello, Daniela Degennaro, Ana James, Roman Ialcic, Giulio Pelligra
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II: IntermezzoErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II, Scena 1: “I me vol zirar ma mi li go magnai!” Lucieta, MargaritaErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Romina Casucci, Silvia Beltrami
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II, Scena 2: “Coss’è? Coss’è, parona, che parè una bissona?”(Lunardo, Margarita, Lucieta)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Romina Casucci, Silvia Beltrami, Mihnea Lamatic
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II, Scena 3: “Patrona, siora Malgari!” (Marina, Margarita, Lucieta, Simone, Lunardo)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Daniela Degennaro, Silvia Beltrami, Romina Casucci, Mirko Quarello, Mihnea Lamatic
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II, Scena 4: “Marideve, che avarè de sti gusti” (Simone, Lunardo)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Mirko Quarello, Mihnea Lamatic
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II, Scena 5: “Oh, ècome quà lustrissimi” (Felice, Simone, Lunardo, Margarita, Lucieta, Marina)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Ana James, Mirko Quarello, Mihnea Lamatic, Silvia Beltrami, Romina Casucci, Daniela Degennaro
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II, Scena 6: “A vu, ste mascarete ve domanda” (Margarita, Riccardo, Felice, Marina, Lucieta, Filipeto)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Silvia Beltrami, Giulio Pelligra, Ana James, Daniela Degennaro, Romina Casucci, Tansel Akzeybek
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II, Scena 7: “Cossa feu là?” (Lunardo, Lucieta, Simone, Cancian, Marina, Felice, Margarita)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Mihnea Lamatic, Romina Casucci, Mirko Quarello, Roman Ialcic, Daniela Degennaro, Ana James, Silvia Beltrami
I quatro rusteghi, Atto II, Scena 8: “O via, seu quà?” (Lunardo, Maurizio, Simone, Cancian, Felice, Riccardo, Marina, Filipeto, Lucieta, Margarita)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Mihnea Lamatic, Aleksandar Stefanoski, Mirko Quarello, Roman Ialcic, Ana James, Giulio Pelligra, Daniela Degennaro, Tansel Akzeybek, Romina Casucci, Silvia Beltrami
I quatro rusteghi, Atto III, Scena 1: “Hm! Ah, femene del diavolo, parchè ve gai creà?” (Lunardo, Simone, Cancian)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Mihnea Lamatic, Mirko Quarello, Roman Ialcic
I quatro rusteghi, Atto III, Scena 2: “Siori gentilissimi grazie del bon amor” (Felice, Lunardo, Simone, Cancian)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Ana James, Mihnea Lamatic, Mirko Quarello, Roman Ialcic
I quatro rusteghi, Atto III, Ultima Scena: “Vele quà pentìe contrìe le domanda perdon” (Felice, Lucieta, Marina, Margarita, Lunardo, Cancian, Simone, Maurizio, Filipeto, Riccardo)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, European Opera Centre, Vasily Petrenko, Ana James, Romina Casucci, Daniela Degennaro, Silvia Beltrami, Mihnea Lamatic, Roman Ialcic, Mirko Quarello, Aleksandar Stefanoski, Tansel Akzeybek, Giulio Pelligra
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