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Composer(s): Pacini, Giovanni
Lyricist(s): Cammarano, Salvadore
Conductor(s): Benini, Maurizio
Orchestra(s): Ireland National Symphony Orchestra
Choir(s): Wexford Festival Opera Chorus
Artist(s): Baronchelli, Davide; Bertagnolli, Gemma; Candia, Roberto de; Hall, Aled; Mátl, Lubomír; Pedaci, Francesca; Pentcheva, Mariana; Ventre, Carlo
Label: Marco Polo
Genre: Opera
Period: Classical
Catalogue No: 8.223883-84
Barcode: 0730099388320
Distribution Note(s):
Currently not available on CD.
Currently not available on CD.
Release Date: 10/1996
PACINI: Saffo
A rival of Bellini and Donizetti, Giovanni Pacini outlived both, achieving his greatest success in 1840 with Saffo, based on the life and suicide of the Greek poetess of Lesbos. Described by Rossini as the composer with the most genius in Italy, Pacini here breaks away from the pattern set by Rossini in a work suggesting the influence of Bellini’s Norma in its dramatic intensity.
Tracklist
Disc 1
Pacini, Giovanni
Cammarano, Salvadore - Lyricist
Cammarano, Salvadore - Lyricist
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
|  | 1 | Act I: Preludio e Coro d'Introduzione | 04:21 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 2 | Act I: Scena II | 03:32 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 3 | Act I: Cavatina - Di sua voce il suon giungea | 06:41 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 4 | Act I: Scena III - Faon | 03:43 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 5 | Act I: Scena IV - Quando il mio caldo genio | 05:44 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 6 | Act I: Scena V - Finale | 06:19 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 7 | Act II: Scena I - Al crin le cingete la rosea corona | 03:48 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 8 | Act II: Scena e Cavatina - Ah! con lui mi fu rapita | 10:09 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 9 | Act II: Scena II - Uno Stranier | 03:59 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 10 | Act II: Duetto - Di quai sovi lagrime | 05:06 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 11 | Act II: Scena III | 05:16 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 12 | Act II: Scena IV - Coro dell'Imeneo | 08:28 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 13 | Act II: Finale | 10:53 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Disc 2
| | 1 | Act III: Scena I - Signor di Leucade, occhio del cielo | 08:16 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 2 | Act III: Scena II | 05:34 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 3 | Act III: Al seno stringi | 12:13 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 4 | Act III: Scena III - Ah! giusta pena io colsi | 08:54 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 5 | Act III: Scena IV | 03:53 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 6 | Act III: Scena V | 16:14 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
| | 7 | Act III: Finale | 04:41 |
Baronchelli, Davide (bass)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Pentcheva, Mariana (mezzo-soprano)
Ventre, Carlo (tenor)
Candia, Roberto de (baritone)
Hall, Aled (tenor)
Pedaci, Francesca (soprano)
Bertagnolli, Gemma (soprano)
Wexford Festival Opera Chorus (Choir)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Benini, Maurizio (Conductor)
Total Playing Time: 02:17:44