Il Console - Gian Carlo Menotti - Vinyl LP

Il Console - Gian Carlo Menotti

Album Details

Immerse yourself in the dramatic world of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera, Il Console. Released on 6 May 2003 by Opera d'Oro, this captivating album is a masterpiece of the genre. With a duration of 2 hours and 8 minutes, Il Console is a sweeping narrative that unfolds across three acts, transporting you to a realm of emotional depth and complexity.

Menotti's composition is a tour de force, with each track meticulously crafted to evoke the intense emotions and poignant moments that define the human experience. From the haunting "Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer" to the poignant "Oh, quanto durera cosi?", every piece is a testament to Menotti's skill as a storyteller and his ability to craft music that resonates deeply with the listener.

As you journey through the album, you will encounter a rich tapestry of characters, each with their own unique voice and story to tell. The music is a perfect blend of drama, passion, and introspection, making Il Console an unforgettable listening experience. With its powerful themes and stunning musicality, this album is a must-listen for fans of opera and classical music alike. Gian Carlo Menotti's Il Console is a true masterpiece, and its beauty and emotion will linger long after the final note has faded away.

May 6, 2003(C) 2006 Opera d'Oro(P) 2006 Opera d'Oro

Tracks

Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): "Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer" - Act OneGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Gianluigi Colmagro, Virginia Zeani, Giovanna Fioroni, Thomas Schippers
3:41
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Oh, quanto durera cosi? (Oh, when will all this sorrow end? - Act OneGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Giovanna Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmagro, Thomas Schippers
5:01
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Come si chiama?... Magda Sorel (What is your name?... Magda Sorel) - Act OneGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Gianfranco Casarini, Virginia Zeani, Giovanna Fioroni, Thomas Schippers
3:52
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Aspetta. Fermo. Sono andati, Mother? (Don't move yet. Wait. Have they gone, Mother?) - Act OneGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Giovanna Fioroni, Gianluigi Colmagro, Thomas Schippers
4:21
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Labbra, ditegli addio (Now, O lips, say goodbye) - Act OneGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Giovanna Fioroni, Gianluigi Colmagro, Thomas Schippers
5:32
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Interlude; Si... Cosa desidera? (Yes... What can I do for you?) - Act OneGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Joy Davidson, Graziano Del Vivo, Thomas Schippers
5:42
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Un altro! Un altro!... Tocca a lei (Next! Next!... Go ahead) - Act OneGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Joy Davidson, Virginia Zeani, Bibiana Goldenthal, Graziano Del Vivo, Thomas Schippers
5:28
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Posso andare dal Console? (May I speak to the Consul?) - Act OneGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Joy Davidson, Nico Castel, Flora Rafanelli, Bibiana Goldenthal, Graziano Del Vivo, Thomas Schippers
9:14
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): "Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer" - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Gianluigi Colmagro, Virginia Zeani, Giovanna Fioroni, Thomas Schippers
1:57
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Ma mai ho visto un pupo piu triste di te! (I've never seen a baby so little and sad) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Giovanna Fioroni, Thomas Schippers
4:44
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): John, John, perche quei rami (John, John, why did you bring me all these branches and stones?) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmagro, Thomas Schippers
3:59
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Mamma, mamma!... Calmati, Magda (Mother! Mother!... What is it, Magda?) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Giovanna Fioroni, Gianfranco Colmagro, Thomas Schippers
3:07
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Signora Sorel, per lei ho simpatia (Madame Sorel, I like you very much) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Gianfranco Casarini, Virginia Zeani, Giorgio Giorgetti, Giovanna Fioroni, Thomas Schippers
4:27
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Mamma, perche taci cosi mamma? (Mother, why are you so still, Mother?) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Giovanna Fioroni, Thomas Schippers
6:44
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Interlude; Come ha detto che si chiama? (What did you say your name was?) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Joy Davidson, Giuliana Matteini, Flora Rafanelli, Graziano Del Vivo, Virginia Zeani, Nico Castel, Thomas Schippers
4:05
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Ma come ho fatto? (How did you do it?) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Joy Davidson, Nico Castel, Giuliana Matteini, Flora Rafanelli, Graziano Del Vivo, Thomas Schippers
3:58
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Ipnotismo!... Guardami negli occhi (Hyptnotism!... Look into my eyes) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Nico Castel, Joy Davidson, Virginia Zeani, Giuliana Matteini, Flora Rafanelli, Bibiana Goldenthal, Graziano Del Vivo, Thomas Schippers
4:51
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Anche il piu grande artista (Even a great, great artist) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Nico Castel, Joy Davidson, Virginia Zeani, Thomas Schippers
3:21
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Dunque e cosi: che l'uoma nega (To this we've come: that men withhold) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Flora Rafanelli, Graziano Del Vivo, Joy Davidson, Thomas Schippers
3:18
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Carte! Carte! Carte! Ma quando capira? (Papers! Papers! Papers! But don't you understand?) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Thomas Schippers
5:59
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Lei diventa irragionevole, Signora Sorel (You're being very unreasonable, Mrs. Sorel) - Act TwoGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Joy Davidson, Flora Rafanelli, Thomas Schippers
3:03
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Quante volte debbo dirlo, signora Sorel! (How often must I tell you, Mrs. Sorel) - Act ThreeGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Joy Davidson, Flora Rafanelli, Thomas Schippers
3:43
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Ha visto per caso la signora Sorel? (Have you seen Mrs. Sorel by any chance?) - Act ThreeGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Giorgio Giorgetti, Virginia Zeani, Joy Davidson, Flora Rafanelli, Thomas Schippers
5:19
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): E andata... Poco male. Tornera domani. (She's gone... Oh well, she'll be back tomorow) - Act ThreeGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Flora Rafanelli, Joy Davidson, Gianluigi Colmagro, Gianfranco Casarini, Thomas Schippers
6:36
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Interlude; Non volevo far questo (I never meant to do this) - Act ThreeGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Thomas Schippers
4:10
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): Oh, Dio, perdono... Avanti! Avanti! Avanti! (Oh, God, forgive me...All aboard! All aboard! All aboard!) - Act ThreeGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Bibiana Goldenthal, Giuliana Matteini, Flora Rafanelli, Joy Davidson, Giovanna Fioroni, Gianluigi Colmagro, Graziano Del Vivo, Nico Castel, Thomas Schippers
3:34
Menotti: Il Console (The Consul): La danza comincia... Magda, amor mio (The dance is on... Magda, my dear) - Act ThreeGian Carlo Menotti, Virginia Zeani, Gianluigi Colmargo, Giovanni Fioroni, Nico Castel, Giovanna Fioroni, Virginia Zeani, Joy Davidson, Flora Rafanelli, Gianluigi Colmagro, Thomas Schippers
8:14

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About Gian Carlo Menotti

Gian Carlo Menotti, the prolific Italian-American composer, is renowned for his significant contributions to the world of opera, with a repertoire of 25 captivating works. Primarily active in the mid-20th century, Menotti's operas are celebrated for their expressive lyricism and dramatic intensity, making him one of the most frequently performed opera composers of his time. Influenced by the likes of Giacomo Puccini and Modest Mussorgsky, Menotti's compositions are deeply rooted in the verismo tradition, emphasizing natural rhythms and textual clarity to enhance the dramatic narrative. His rejection of atonality and the Second Viennese School's aesthetic further solidifies his unique voice in the opera world. Menotti's works, particularly those from the 1940s and 1950s, continue to captivate audiences with their emotional depth and musical richness.