Montezuma: SinfoniaCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 1: Act I Scene 1: Recitative: Si, mio Tezeuco, il Messico e felice (Montezuma, Tezeuco)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 1: Act I Scene 1: Aria: Somiglia il Buon Monarca (Tezeuco)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 1: Act I Scene 1: Recitative: Io ti domando, amico (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 1: Act I Scene 1: Aria: Non Saprei Curare il vanto (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 2: Act I Scene 2: Recitative: Ecco, Signor, ch'io torno fedele (Pilpatoe, Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 3: Act I Scene 3: Recitative: E ver: Quanto narrai incredibil rassembra (Pilpatoe)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 3: Act I Scene 3: Vegga, che alfin gl'impone (Pilpatoe)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 4: Act I Scene 4: Recitative: Regina, a che si mesta? (Erissena, Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 4: Act I Scene 4: Aria: Godi l'amabile presente instante (Erissena)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 5: Act I Scene 5: Recitative: Leggiadra Eupaforice (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 5: Act I Scene 5: Aria: Ah immaginar non puoi (Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 6: Act I Scene 6: Recitative: Ah! Signor, che deluso an que stranieri (Pilpatoe)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 7: Act I Scene 7: Recitative: Imperatore, il valoroso e forte duce (Narves, Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 7: Act I Scene 7: Aria: Vedrai fra queste mura (Narves)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 8: Act I Scene 8: Recitative: Qual fierezza a costui (Montezuma, Pilpatoe, Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 9: Act I Scene 9: Recitative: Or tu vedi, Erissena (Erissena, Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act I Scene 9: Act I Scene 9: Aria: Non an calma le mie pene (Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 1: Act II Scene 1: IntroductionCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 1: Act II Scene 1: Recitative: Eccoci alfine, grazie al cielo (Narves, Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 2: Act II Scene 2: Vinite intrepidi stranieri eroi (Chorus)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 2: Act II Scene 2: Recitative: Vieni, illustre stranier (Montezuma, Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 3: Act II Scene 3: Aria: Passaggero, che tenta la sorte sovra un legno (Tezeuco)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 4: Act II Scene 4: Recitative: Qual fatal sicurezza! (Pilpatoe)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 4: Act II Scene 4: Aria: Erra quel nobil core (Pilpatoe)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 5: Act II Scene 5: Recitative: Si, del soggiorno imperial (Tezeuco, Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 5: Act II Scene 5: Sinfonia GuerrieraCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 6: Act II Scene 6: Recitative: D'onde vengon quei tuoni? (Montezuma, Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 7: Act II Scene 7: Recitative: Ecco la tua riconoscenza! (Montezuma, Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 7: Act II Scene 7: Aria: Benche superbo e vano, renditi al vincitor (Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 7: Act II Scene 7: Recitative: No, che un nume non sei (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 7: Act II Scene 7: Aria: Del mio destin tiranno tutto l'orrore (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 8: Act II Scene 8: Recitative: Mingannate, occhi miei? (Eupaforice, Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 9: Act II Scene 9: Recitative: Deh, lascia un prence omai (Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 9: Act II Scene 9: Aria: Barbaro, Barbaro (Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 9: Act II Scene 9: Aria: Secondin gli dei si giusto disegno (Tezeuco)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act II Scene 9: Act II Scene 9: Aria: L'onor del soglio offende (Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 1: Act III Scene 1: Recitative: Qual orribil destino (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 1: Act III Scene 1: Aria: Ah, d'inflessibil sorte (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 1: Act III Scene 1: Recitative: Ma qual rumore mi risuona all' orecchio? (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 1: Act III Scene 1: Duetto: Ah sol per te, ben mio (Montezuma, Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 2: Act III Scene 2: Recitative: Ah scoperti, o Regina (Erissena, Montezuma, Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 3: Act III Scene 3: Recitative: Ahime! tutto, o Regina, che barbaro destin! (Tezeuco, Eupaforice, Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 4: Act III Scene 4: Recitative: Empio, cadrai trafitto (Cortes, Pilpatoe)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 5: Act III Scene 5: Recitative: Signor, qui Moctezuma ti traggo e la Regina (Narves)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 5: Act III Scene 5: Aria: Si, per la rea congiura (Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 5: Act III Scene 5: Recitative: Tinganni, egli non fu (Eupaforice, Cortes, Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 5: Act III Scene 5: Aria: Si, corona i tuoi trofei (Montezuma)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 5: Act III Scene 5: Recitative: Ah, mio sposo adorato! (Eupaforice)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma, Act III Scene 5: Act III Scene 5: Recitative: Deh, qual rabbia ostinata! (Cortes)Carl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Conchita Julian, Lourdes Ambriz, Luz Angelica Uribe Sanchez, Maria Luisa Tamez, Ana Caridad Acosta, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
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Album Description
1992 Capriccio1992 Capriccio
Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of Carl Heinrich Graun's "Montezuma," a captivating choral masterpiece that brings to life the historical and cultural clash between the Aztec Empire and Spanish conquistadors. Released in 1992 under the Capriccio label, this album is a testament to Graun's compositional prowess, offering a sweeping narrative that unfolds over nearly two and a half hours.
"Montezuma" is a Baroque opera that combines intricate recitatives and arias to create a vivid and engaging story. The album features a stellar cast of vocalists who bring depth and passion to their roles, supported by a chorus and orchestra that deliver powerful, emotive performances. The opera's score is a blend of grandeur and intimacy, showcasing Graun's ability to convey both the epic scale of historical events and the personal struggles of its characters.
The story revolves around the Aztec emperor Montezuma and his encounters with the Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés. Through a series of dramatic scenes and musical interludes, the opera explores themes of power, love, betrayal, and cultural conflict. The choral sections are particularly striking, adding a sense of community and collective voice to the narrative.
Carl Heinrich Graun, a prominent figure in the Baroque era, was known for his innovative approach to opera and his ability to blend dramatic storytelling with rich musical textures. "Montezuma" is a prime example of his talent, offering a compelling blend of history, drama, and music that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Whether you're a fan of choral music, Baroque opera, or historical dramas, "Montezuma" is an album that promises to captivate and inspire. Dive into this timeless work and experience the brilliance of Carl Heinrich Graun's compositional genius.
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