Leoncavallo - I Pagliacci
Review by Adam Field
"I Pagliacci" by Leoncavallo is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The album features a collection of arias that showcase the composer's talent for creating stunning melodies and powerful emotions. The music is brought to life by the incredible performances of the singers, who capture the passion and drama of the story with their powerful voices.
The album opens with the famous "Prologue," which sets the stage for the tragic tale of Canio, a clown who is consumed by jealousy and ultimately driven to murder. The haunting melody of "Vesti la giubba" is one of the highlights of the album, as the singer delivers a heartbreaking performance that perfectly captures the character's pain and despair.
The orchestration throughout the album is exceptional, with lush strings and soaring brass adding depth and power to the music. The choir also plays a significant role in the album, providing a haunting backdrop to some of the more dramatic moments.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Un Tal Gioco | ||
| Nulla Scordai! | ||
| Versa Il Filtro Nella Tazza Sua! | ||
| So Ben Che Diforme | ||
| Bell Chorus Don Din. Qual Flamma Avea (Act 1) | ||
| Guglielmo Tell: Troncar Suoi Di | ||
| Son Qua | ||
| La Commedia, Part One | ||
| Act I | ||
| Prologue (part 2)―Ma Non Per Dirvi (But Not To Prate) (Un Nido Di Memorie) (A Song Of Tender Memories) | ||
| Act One, Scene One | ||
| Prologue | ||
| Un Grande Spettacolo! | ||
| Coro Delle Campane | ||
| Prologue (part 1)―Si Puo? (A Word Allow Me!) | ||
| Il Trovatore: Di Quella Pira | ||
| Recitar! . . . Vesti La Giubba | ||
| Che Volo D'augelli | ||
| Il Trovatore: Deserto Sulla Terra | ||
| La Commedia, Part Two | ||
| Il Trovatore: Miserere | ||
| Guglielmo Tell: Arresta! . . . Quali Sguardi! | ||
| Intermezzo | ||
| Introduzione | ||
| Act One, Scene Two | ||
| Bada - O Tosto . . . Decido Il Mio Destin | ||
| Arlecchin! Colombino! | ||
| Scene 3 | 11:23 | |
| Aitalo, Signor! | ||
| No, Pagliaccio Non Son | ||
| Carmen: Finale, Act III (In Italian) | ||
| Si può? (Prologue, Part One) | ||
| Act Two | ||
| Un Nido di Memorie (Prologue, Part 2) | ||
| Scene 2 | 9:24 | |
| Finale 1 | 7:43 | |
| Nedda, Nedda . . . E Allor Perche Di | ||
| Il Trovatore: Di Geloso Amor Spezzato | ||
| Act II | ||
| Prologue : Si Puo | ||
| Finale | ||
| Scene 1 | 11:32 |
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Catalog Numbers
- D.B. 2299
- OPAL 826/7
- 8.660021
- 7ER5061
Labels
- His Master's Voice
- Opal Records
- Naxos
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Formats
- Shellac
- 12"
- 2 × Vinyl
- LP
- CD
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- EP
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Baritone Vocals | Mario Basiola |
| Conductor | Franco Ghione |
| Orchestra | La Scala (tracks: members Of La Scala Orchestra, Milan) |
| Composed By | Leoncavallo |
| Soprano Vocals | Giuseppina Huguet |
| Tenor Vocals | Antonio Paoli, Gaetano Pini Corsi |
Notes
- Complete recording made under the direction of the composer.
- All recordings made c. June, 1907.
- Recorded at the Consert Hall of the Slovak Radio in Bratislava, from April 1 st to 10th, 1992.
- Producer: Martin Sauer
- "February EPs", Gramophone magazine, February 1956, p. xiv.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: 2W 2590
- Barcode: 2W 2591
- Barcode: 4 891030 600218
- Rights Society ((7TAV230/1)): BIEM
- Other (Label (Left)): Ascherberg
- Other (Label (Left)): Boosey
About Leoncavallo
Real Name
- Ruggiero Giacomo Maria Giuseppe Emmanuele Raffaele Domenico Vincenzo Francesco Donato Leoncavallo
