Giuseppe Saverio Mercadante, Nelly Miricioiu, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Marcus Jerome, Alastair Miles, Jennifer Rhys Davies, Paul Nilon, Philharmonia Orchestra, David Parry – Orazi E Curiazi
Giuseppe Saverio Mercadante, Nelly Miricioiu, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Marcus Jerome, Alastair Miles, Jennifer Rhys Davies, Paul Nilon, Philharmonia Orchestra, David Parry – Orazi E Curiazi
Giuseppe Saverio Mercadante, Nelly Miricioiu, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Marcus Jerome, Alastair Miles, Jennifer Rhys Davies, Paul Nilon, Philharmonia Orchestra, David Parry

Giuseppe Saverio Mercadante, Nelly Miricioiu, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Marcus Jerome, Alastair Miles, Jennifer Rhys Davies, Paul Nilon, Philharmonia Orchestra, David Parry – Orazi E Curiazi

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Mercadante's *Orazi e Curiazi* stands as a fascinating bridge between Rossini's comedic brilliance and the deeper dramatic ambitions of mid-nineteenth-century Italian opera. Based on Corneille's classical tragedy about rival families locked in mortal combat, this work showcases the composer's gift for expansive vocal writing and orchestral color—qualities that earned him respect across Europe despite being overshadowed by his more famous contemporaries. David Parry conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra through a performance that captures both the work's heroic sweep and intimate character moments, with Nelly Miricioiu's soprano at the center of an ensemble cast that brings genuine dramatic weight to this neglected score. Opera Rara's restoration allows listeners to rediscover a piece that deserves far more attention than it typically receives, revealing a composer whose craft and emotional intelligence continue to reward close listening.

Item Details+
Genre Classical
Style Opera, Romantic
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Description Booklet is included and Near Mint. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping!
Label Opera Rara
Country UK
Format CD
Tracklist+

Orazi E Curiazi

Act 1

1.1. Preludio E Coro - La Spada Formidabile 7:57

1.2. Qual Prece O Voto 6:50

1.3. Di Quai Soavi Palpiti 3:28

1.4. Camilla?... 2:29

1.5. Talor Solingo E Tacito 5:33

1.6. Ah! Non So Dir Qual Giubilo 3:15

1.7. Ora Fatal! 9:32

1.8. Roma Intera La Vitoria 3:54

1.9. Del Terzo Cielo (Chorus) 5:49

1.10. Ebben?... 4:40

1.11. Ahi! Dove Un Olimpo 8:38

1.12. Addio! 5:50

Act Two

2.1. Addio, Sacri Penati 3:05

2.2. Se D'ogni Affeto Umano 2:37

2.3. In Fera Pugna Stanco 4:26

2.4. Ardente Amor Di Gloria 2:32

2.5. Pria Di Pugnar Si Sciolgano 13:06

2.6. Non Di Trombe 4:06

2.7. Ecco Il Delubro! 7:22

2.8. La Mia Prece 4:48

2.9. O Voce Di Fato 8:08

2.10. Arde Gia L'atroce Guerra!.... 5:15

Act Three

3.1. All'ocaso Volgea 6:07

3.2. Ah! Come A Lei Mostrarmi 4:50

3.3. Non L'odi? Vil Mi Chiama 3:53

3.4. Sull'alto Delle Mura 4:35

3.5. Oh! Se Morendo 5:02

3.6. Piango... Ma Queste Lagrime 2:31

3.7. Salve, Guerrier Magnanimo 6:20

3.8. Dammi, Se A Queste Lagrime 5:42

3.9. Ah! Su Lei Tremendo Foco 3:54

3.10. Sento.... L'estremo... Anelito!... 4:53

Appendix

3.11. Quad Errendo Vel Mi Cinge.... 2:13

3.12. Ah No, L'unique Spade 3:38

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