Fantasias on Operas by Bellini, Rossini, Donizetti & Verdi
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Label: Brilliant Classics
Cat No: 94446
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Instrumental
Release Date: 4th March 2013
Contents
Works
Variations and Polonaise on a duet from Bellini's 'I Capuleti e i Montecchi', op.30Fantasy on 2 themes from Bellini's Norma, op.16
Introduction and Variations on a theme by Bellini (Il pirata)
Variations on the favourite Cavatina from Rossini's Otello, op.101
Elviras Cavatina from Verdi's Ernani
Opern-Revue, op.8
Artists
Roch Modrzejewski (guitar)Works
Variations and Polonaise on a duet from Bellini's 'I Capuleti e i Montecchi', op.30Fantasy on 2 themes from Bellini's Norma, op.16
Introduction and Variations on a theme by Bellini (Il pirata)
Variations on the favourite Cavatina from Rossini's Otello, op.101
Elviras Cavatina from Verdi's Ernani
Opern-Revue, op.8
Artists
Roch Modrzejewski (guitar)About
This disc showcases pieces that combine these two major elements of 19th century music, all of which are played by Roch Modrzejewski, praised in Les Cahiers de la Guitare as an 'extraordinary, demanding, gifted and clever guitarist'.
The collection begins with Coste's light and lively interpretations of Bellini's Norma and Il pirata, followed by Legnani's Cavatina from Ernani by Verdi, a simple piece that makes full use of all facets of the guitar. Then come the variations on a theme of Rossini's Otello, by the immensely important guitarist Giuliani, who shows off his skill by combining simple, natural harmonisation and texture at the outset and a brilliant vitality and vigour in the final section.
Bobrowicz was known to his contemporaries as the 'Chopin of the guitar', and his variations on Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi display a romantic nostalgia and a regal finale. Mertz explores all sound colours of the guitar in the beautiful Marino Faliero after Donizetti, and the collection ends with the Variations on an air from Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi by Regondi: a work full of innovative modulations and rich texture which transcended the boundaries of 19th century guitar composition.
First recordings of Mertz' Marino Faliero and Bobrowicz's Variations and Polonaise.
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