Immerse yourself in the timeless masterpiece of Giuseppe Verdi with the captivating album "Simon Boccanegra" featuring the extraordinary Leyla Gencer. Released on November 18, 2022, under the prestigious Walhall Eternity Series label, this album is a testament to Verdi's enduring genius and Gencer's unparalleled vocal prowess.
Spanning a rich duration of 2 hours and 11 minutes, this opera is a profound exploration of power, love, and redemption. The tracklist is a journey through the intricate narrative of Simon Boccanegra, the Doge of Genoa, as he navigates the treacherous waters of political intrigue and personal turmoil. Each aria and ensemble is a gem, showcasing Verdi's mastery of orchestration and Gencer's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice.
From the haunting "Prologue: Che dicesti?" to the triumphant "Evviva il Doge!", the album is a rollercoaster of musical brilliance. Highlights include the poignant "A te l'estremo addio, palagio altero," the dramatic "All’armi, all’armi, o Liguri," and the heart-wrenching "Perdono, Amelia. Indomito, geloso amor fu mio."
This album is not just a collection of songs but a complete dramatic experience. Verdi's score is rich with leitmotifs and harmonic innovations, while Gencer's performance is a masterclass in operatic singing. Whether you are a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Simon Boccanegra" is a must-listen that will leave you spellbound.
2022 Walhall Eternity Series2022 (P) Walhall Eternity Series
Tracks
Prologue: Che dicesti? All’onor di primo abateGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Rolando Panerai, Vito Susca
Un‘amplessoGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Rolando Panerai
All’alba tutti qui verrete?Giuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Vito Susca, (Choir, Rolando Panerai
A te l’estremo addio, palagio altero,Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giorgio Tozzi
Il lacerato spiritoGiuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giorgio Tozzi, (Choir
Suona ogni labbro il mio nome.Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Giorgio Tozzi
Del mar sul lido fra gente ostileGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Giorgio Tozzi
Oh de’ Fieschi implacata,Giuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Giorgio Tozzi, (Choir, Rolando Panerai, Vito Susca
IntroductionGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni
Come in quest’ora brunaGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Leyla Gencer
Cielo di stelle orbato;Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe Zampieri, Leyla Gencer
Vieni a mirar la cerulaGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Leyla Gencer, Giuseppe Zampieri
Ah! … Che fia?Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Leyla Gencer, Giuseppe Zampieri, Vito Susca
Propizio ei giunge!Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe Zampieri, Giorgio Tozzi
Vieni a me, ti benedicoGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giorgio Tozzi, Giuseppe Zampieri
Il Doge vien. PartiamGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe Zampieri, Leyla Gencer
Dinne, perché in quest’eremoGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Leyla Gencer
Orfanella il tetto umileGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Leyla Gencer, Tito Gobbi
Dinne... Alcun là non vedesti?...Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Leyla Gencer
Figlia! A tal nome io palpitoGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Leyla Gencer
Messeri, il re di Tartaria vi porgeGiuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, (Choir, Rolando Panerai, Vito Susca
Morte al Doge? Sta ben.Giuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, (Choir, Giuseppe Zampieri, Vito Susca, Leyla Gencer
Nell’ora soaveGiuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Leyla Gencer, (Choir, Tito Gobbi
Plebe! Patrizi! PopoloGiuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Leyla Gencer, (Choir, Vito Susca, Rolando Panerai, Gorgio Tozzi
Paolo! ... Mio duce!Giuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Rolando Panerai, (Choir
Quei due vedesti?Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Rolando Panerai, Vito Susca
Prigioniero in qual loco m’adduci?Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giorgio Tozzi, Rolando Panerai, Giuseppe Zampieri
O inferno! Amelia qui!Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe Zampieri
Cielo pietoso, rendila,Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe Zampieri
Tu qui?Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Leyla Gencer, Giuseppe Zampieri
Parla, il tuo cor virgineoGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe Zampieri, Leyla Gencer
Il Doge vienGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Leyla Gencer, Giuseppe Zampieri
Figlia! ... Sì afflitto, o padre mio?Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Leyla Gencer
Doge! Ancor proveran la tua clemenzaGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi
Ei dorme!... Quale sento ritegno?...Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe Zampieri, Leyla Gencer, Tito Gobbi
Perdono, Amelia. Indomito, geloso amor fu mioGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe Zampieri, Leyla Gencer, Tito Gobbi
All’armi, all’armi, o Liguri,Giuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, (Choir, Leyla Gencer, Giuseppe Zampieri, Tito Gobbi
Evviva il Doge!Giuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, (Choir, Gleide Petersen, Giorgio Tozzi, Vito Susca
Cittadini! Per ordine del DogeGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Gleide Petersen
M’ardon le tempia...Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Giorgio Tozzi
Piango, perché mi parlaGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giorgio Tozzi, Tito Gobbi
Chi veggo!Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Leyla Gencer, Tito Gobbi, Giuseppe Zampieri, Giorgio Tozzi
Gran Dio, li benediciGiuseppe Verdi, Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Tito Gobbi, Leyla Gencer, Giuseppe Zampieri, Giorgio Tozzi, (Choir
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