A special edition book is also included, containing new articles about the royal opera, richly illustrated with stunning photographs. Im not quite sure how ive ended up with five different recordings of verdi s aida. Oct 24, 2017 undoubtedly sunday afternoon will turn out to have been a high point of this years celebrity series of bostons roster of stars. Antonio pappano s new aida is the first version of the work to appear since nikolaus harnoncourts controversial teldec set in 2001. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The recorded sound is captured in the new renzo pianodesigned auditorium parco della musica in rome, and it turns out to be splendid, right from the orchestral prologue that is tantalizingly shaped by pappano in a way that wouldnt be as vivid in a live recording. Sir antonio pappano conducts verdi, prokofiev, and respighi with martha argerich orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia rome about it is one of the most important concerts of the end of the year. To contact him, please be in touch with his management team at img artists uk. Aida is as difficult to sing as il trovatore, and everyone remembers carusos famous quip about that opera. Listen to a new recording of aida, featuring harteros, kaufmann and pappano. Aida pappano, harteros, kaufmann, schrott by verdi, giuseppe on cd. Sir antonio pappano born 30 december 1959 is an englishitalian conductor and pianist.
But its now more than half a century since both those versions were made, and if only for the gorgeous colours and textures that pappano and the stateoftheart sound reveal in verdi. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas. Antonio pappano on risky tenors, baton fatigue and leaving the royal opera the covent garden music director explains why casting jonas kaufmann in otello is well worth the risk richard morrison. Marilyn pappano has 155 books on goodreads with 31878 ratings. Home encyclopera antonio pappano antonio pappano information biography professional calendar print general information. The bottom line is that the recording justifies the high expectations.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. T he first new recording of aida from a major label since. Kaufmann, in an atmospheric recent recording of aida. Music director, antonio pappano with jonas kaufmann in rehearsal for andrea chenier.
Antonio pappano latest news, breaking stories and comment. A list of all marilyn pappanos series in reading order. I have watched it several times and though not my personal favourite verdi opera have found something new and which strikes a cord each time. Pappano s conducting, indeed, in its combination of disciplined musicianship, redblooded vitality and echtitalian lyrical naturalness puts me in mind of serafins 1955 emila scala aida not because the new set is like the old pappano s temple, boudoir and triumphal dance episodes unfold with a vigorous sensuousness unique in my experience of the work, each phrase. Aida anja harteros, jonas kaufmann, antonio pappano. A glorious return to carnegie hall for martha argerich. If you love verdis requiem as much as i do you can get awfully picky about modern recordings of the work. Sir antonio pappano and his roh orchestra were magnificient, a riveting account of the score, mindboggling in its concentration given he has also found time during his run to tour italy with the lso and give two london concerts with it verdi s music runs hot through pappano.
Antonio pappano conducts an allstar cast for the sensational. It starred big names in the opera scene of the time. After a decade, martha argerich returns to carnegie hall. Antonio pappano and fanfare 2016 winner, andrew mulhern, recording his composition.
After a decade, martha argerich returns to carnegie hall the pianist martha argerich, with antonio pappano conducting the orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia on friday at. Pappanos aida tops the uk classical charts just announced. It was recorded in rome last february, ahead of a concert performance of the opera, and much has already been made of its being, at pappano s insistence, a studio production at a time when some recording companies are turning to live. Concert sir antonio pappano conducts verdi, prokofiev, and. Antonio pappano introduces the music of manon lescaut the royal opera duration. Live broadcast of antonio pappano debut at carnegie hall ny, and the first since 1969 of orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia. Listen to warner classics new recording of verdis aida. Mar 28, 2007 antonio pappano, a conductor of the old school, makes his carnegie debut by harvey sachs oct. A love to call her own its been two years since want to read. I was also surprised by harteros as she is new to me. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aida anja harteros, jonas kaufmann, antonio pappano on allmusic 2015. Aida demands the same four, a soprano, tenor, mezzo, and baritone with big, dramatic voices, authentic verdi style, and the ability to communicate human pathos at the high pitch of tragedy.
A first glimpse of the royal operas new production. Aida pappano, harteros, kaufmann cds met opera shop. Recording of the week, antonio pappano conducts verdi s aida with anja harteros and jonas kaufmann by katherine cooper its been a long time a good fifteen years, i think since we had a major new studiorecording of verdi s egyptian epic, and warner classics have really pulled out all the stops with this noexpensespared project, recorded in. In 2015 he received a gold medal from the royal philharmonic society.
Katherine enjoys a fantastic new recording of aida with jonas kaufmann and. Over the past two decades the number of studio recordings produced by the worlds biggest record labels of grand operas has dwindled. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on antonio pappano. Anja harteros aida, jonas kaufmann radames, ekaterina semenchuk amneris. It is not an intimate opera neither is it a grand opera. While theres already a wealth of fine sets of aida in the back catalogue, a highquality new version is warmly welcome and this release has certainly been well worth the wait. The pianist martha argerich, with antonio pappano conducting the orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia on friday at carnegie hall. The project was close to the composers heart and is acclaimed as one of the most thrilling pieces in. Orchestra e coro dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia roma, leitung. I have lived with many recorded versions since i was a teenager. Sorteggio ii edizione concorso di canto lirico pasquale pappano in this live facebook the staff of the international opera singing competition pasquale pappano has drawn the letter that will start the preliminary stages of the second edition of the competition. Antonio pappano, once again proving his mastery of italian opera, moves between sumptuous grandeur and touching intimacy.
It also outdoes the covent garden concert of the piece that was given in march of. Surely there must be better ones out there that do justice to a verdi opera. Sacred verdi by antonio pappano 5099998452422 cd barnes. Critical acclaim for antonio pappano aida close your eyes and imagine the perfect aida a visual rendition of the work a testament to the importance of studio recordings the telegraph verdis epic of ancient egypt comes thrillingly alive here in a superb new recording which could hardly be bettered today a magnificent achievement. The awardwinning conductor, pianist and music director of the royal opera house has also announced the renewal of his long term partnership with the warner classics label. Anja harteros, jonas kaufmann, erwin schrott recorded. Aida pictures, cover art, and listen online to the latest music. He has been music director of the royal opera house since 2002. Pappano is, at 57, unflashy but experienced and energetic, his. Antonio pappano conducts verdis aida with anja harteros. Laura pappano is an awardwinning journalist, author, community leader and theatre board chair.
Concorso internazionale di canto lirico pasquale pappano. Before describing the quality of this muchanticipated aida, the most glamorous verdi opera recording of the year or many previous years, let me clear the runway for landing. Antonio pappano on risky tenors, baton fatigue and leaving. Martha argerich returns to carnegie hall for the first time in nine years to play one of her specialties, prokofievs piano. Antonio pappano at the roh cinema season 2014 launch. Anja harteros and antonio pappano at the recording of verdi s aida in rome. However a new studio recording of verdi s epic masterpiece aida being produced by warner classics and featuring an all star cast proves that the tradition of recording. In the same category is british tenor ian bostridges new recital with sir antonio pappano at the piano, shakespeare songs, exploring four centuries of shakespearean poetry in song to mark the 400th anniversary of the bards death.
Kaufmann in a new aida proves studio recordings still alive. Oct 21, 2017 sir antonio pappano conducts verdi, prokofiev, and respighi with martha argerich orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia rome about it is one of the most important concerts of the end of the year. Aida anja harteros, jonas kaufmann, antonio pappano on allmusic 2015 this recording of verdi s aida makes a good. Anja harteros, jonas kaufmann, erwin schrott recorded in rome for warner classics. Best sellers help new releases gift ideas gift cards home books sell computers. However a new studio recording of verdis epic masterpiece aida being. Verdi aida warner classics 2564 610663 mc classical music. Antonio pappano s new version on emi is absolutely splendid. Critical acclaim for antonio pappano aida close your eyes and imagine the perfect aida a visual. Aida anja harteros, jonas kaufmann, antonio pappano on allmusic. With verdi stylist sir antonio pappano in charge, you can take it for granted that musical standards are impressive, but it. Orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia. Unfortunately as good as aida is it cannot redeem the other offerings. Antonio pappano talks about joan sutherland english.
Of particular note is the action of setting up the stage shown during the overture. Anja harteros, jonas kaufmann, erwin schrott recorded in rome for. Buy antonio pappanos album titled sacred verdi to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Aprile millo, the definitive aida of the 80s, placido domingo, by then a veteran star tenor, dolora zajick who was being celebrated as the reigning modern verdi mezzo, james morris the wagnerian baritone who had successfully mastered such roles as wotan fro wagners ring at the met and. Antonio pappano, who studied piano and conducting, first attracted the attention of daniel barenboim, becoming his assistant at the bayreuth festival. Aida by jonas kaufmann, erwin schrott, antonio pappano, orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia, anja harteros, ekaterina semenchuk from amazons classical music store. All cds recordings jonas kaufmann official website. With verdi stylist sir antonio pappano in charge, you can take it for. Antonio pappano then explored verdi s thrilling score, as he prepares to conduct the royal operas first new production of otello in 30 years. Whats keeping one of operas greatest sopranos from singing. Markanthony turnage and antonio pappano in rehearsal for anna nicole. Oct 30, 2015 verdis major operas turn up less frequently in the recording studio than they once did.
In march he dropped out of a highly anticipated new tosca planned at the. She has made regular appearances on bestseller lists and has received recognition for her work in the form of numerous awards. Antonio pappano conducts an allstar cast for the sensational warner classics release. Jun 14, 2018 live broadcast of antonio pappano debut at carnegie hall ny, and the first since 1969 of orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia. Otello was verdi s final tragedy, written 15 years after the release of his last original work, aida. Erede, karajan, solti, pappano, harnoncourt, levine and maazel have given great pleasure over the years from lps through to cassette tapes and then on to cds and now downloads. Antonio pappano, the longtime music director of the royal opera in london, has absorbed a few lessons from the theater. Pappano s aida were really lucky this kind of album still gets produced musicophilesblog from keith jarrett to johannes brahms true 2496 see screenshots below, and an impressive dr of up to 17. Hugh canning, sunday times apr 28th 2015 with all three operas conducted by antonio pappano, who seems to have an almost mystical feel that always brings out the best in verdis music, this all added up to a wondrous evenings entertainment.
Te deum erwin schrott scarpia in tosca 2017 duration. The responses of the orchestra e coro dellaccademia. Antonio pappano conducts verdis aida bbc music magazine. Messa da requiem antonio pappano on allmusic 2009 led with bareknuckled aggression by antonio. Feb 07, 2018 conductor and pianist antonio pappano joins the legendary martha argerich for a new recording of saintsaens carnival of the animals. Oct 06, 2017 antonio pappano at the parco della musica in rome, home of the orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia, which he will conduct in two concerts at carnegie hall. If a conjunction of stars ever produced the ideal aida, its not preserved on modern recordings.
This magnificent recording of aida, made in rome, rises to all the musical and dramatic challenges presented by verdi s richlycoloured egyptian epic. Pappano s conducting, indeed, in its combination of disciplined musicianship, redblooded vitality and echtitalian lyrical naturalness puts me in mind of serafins 1955 emila scala aida not because the new set is like the old pappano s temple, boudoir and triumphal dance episodes unfold with a vigorous sensuousness unique in my experience of the work, each phrase balletically shaped. Aida by verdi, giuseppe from amazons classical music store. But theres not much to be picky about in antonio pappanos excellent version.
In the great operas of verdi, puccini, strauss and wagner, ms. All it takes is the four greatest singers in the world. I wonder whether antonio pappano would have succeeded as a conductor if, as he wished when he was a teenager, hed been called tony smith on the podium, pappano music director of the royal. This page is managed and maintained on behalf of maestro pappano. Making a belated carnegie debut with these performances and also a rare appearance with the new york philharmonic in february, mr. It features the hottest italian opera conductor, antonio pappano, whose fame has apparently reached such levels that he needs only his surname in the cover graphics, along. Though the concerts opener, verdi s sinfonia from his opera aida, verged on the matteroffact, the santa cecilians delivery of respighis tone poems the pines of rome and the fountains of rome was vivacious, perhaps carried by a touch of hometown pride the orchestra premiered the pieces in 1917 and 1924, respectively.