Label: Tactus
Genre: Instrumental; Vocal
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: TC890390
Barcode: 8007194200638
Release Date: 10/2023

CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO, M.: Vocal Music and Piano Works (Vanini, Coni)

In this recording, the dynamic duo of Valentina Vanini (mezzo-soprano) and Giuseppina Coni (piano) captivates listeners with their interpretation of the timeless compositions by the esteemed Florentine composer, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. This collection features chamber lyrics and piano pieces, all meticulously curated from the early twentieth century, precisely between 1913 and 1928. This album captures a rich array of impressions and emotions – ranging from nostalgic glimpses of childhood to vivid evocations and poetic themes inspired by the great Italian schools of the past. Each piece, characterised by an intricately refined musical style, weaves a spellbinding narrative that is complex, incredibly fascinating and evocative. While not traditionally categorised within the Generazione dell’ottanta, Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s compositions echo the same ideals and aspirations shaped by his studies with Ildebrando Pizzetti. These musical masterpieces find their fullest expression in the hands of the Vanini-Coni duo, who superbly capture the essence of Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s visionary artistry.

Tracklist

Disc 1
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Leopardi, Giacomo - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
1L'infinito, Op. 2204:21
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Comparetti, Laura Milani - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
2Il libro di Dolcina06:05
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
D'Annunzio, Gabriele - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
3La sera fiesolana07:46
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Pavolini, Corrado - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
4Piccino picciò, Op. 2603:12
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Bertelli, Luigi - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
52 Preghiere per i bimbi d'Italia, Op. 2903:21
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
6La barba bianca, Op. 2802:42
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Ugo - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
7La canzone della vita03:16
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Palazzeschi, Aldo - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
8Briciole, Op. 806:00
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
9Ore sole, Op. 5203:16
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Traditional - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
10Stelle cadenti, Op. 618:38
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Dante, Nicholas - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
114 Sonetti da La vita nova, Op. 4108:48
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Ugo - Lyricist
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
12Ninna nanna, Op. 402:03
Vanini, Valentina (mezzo-soprano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
13I Naviganti, Op. 1308:03
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Disc 2
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
1La Sirenetta e il pesce turchino, Op. 1809:04
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
2Vitalba e Biancospina, Op. 2106:36
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
3Cipressi, Op. 1708:49
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
4Questo fu il carro della Morte, Op. 205:25
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
5Il raggio verde, Op. 906:59
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
6Alghe, Op. 1204:34
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
7Epigrafe, Op. 2505:59
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
8Le stagioni, Op. 3310:03
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)
93 Poemi campestri, Op. 4415:42
Coni, Giuseppina (piano)

Total Playing Time: 02:30:42