Orazi E Curiazi
Mercadante's Horatii and Curiatii is a dramatic Italian opera built around the legendary clash between two families. Composed in the 1840s, it sits in that sweet spot of opera where melody flows generously but orchestration remains lean and urgent. This Opera Rara recording features soprano Nelly Miricioiu in the lead role, supported by a strong cast and David Parry conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra. The music carries real passion without melodrama—martial themes, intimate arias, and ensemble work that builds genuine tension. It's a rewarding alternative to the standard Verdi repertoire, offering the same human drama with a slightly different palette. A significant addition if you're exploring mid-19th-century opera beyond the usual suspects.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Opera |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Good Plus (VG+) Booklet is included and Near Mint. |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Opera Rara |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | 3xCD |
Tracklist+
. 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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