 | European Adventure Rome Part 4 Our tour to Naples and Pompei It wasn't the best tour we have been on but the sights are truely spectacular. |
 | Renee's Wedding, Naples Renee and Tulio's beautiful wedding in Naples. Genevieve singing their wedding song, "Sign your name across my heart" while Renee and Tulio dance with their nephew, Antonio. |
 | 1. Pergolesi: Salve Regina / Gérard Lesne Stereo: http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=rAKQHPb7beI&fmt=18 Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710 1736). Salve Regina: I. Salve Regina. Gérard Lesne (Countertenor). Il Seminario Musicale. Fabio Biondi (Premier violin). Hiro Kurosaki (Deuxième violin). Herbert Lindsberger (Alto). Maurizio Naddeo (Violoncelle). Ulrich Fussenegger (Violone). René Clémencie (Orgue positif). Dir. René Clémencie. Born at Jesi, Pergolesi studied music there under a local musician, Francesco Santini, before going to Naples in 1725, where he studied under Gaetano Greco and Francesco Feo among others. He spent most of his brief life working for aristocratic patrons like the principe di Stigliano and the duca di Maddaloni. Pergolesi was one of the most important early composers of opera buffa (comic opera). His opera seria Il prigioner superbo contained the two act buffa intermezzo, La Serva Padrona (The Servant Mistress, 28 August 1733), which became a very popular work in its own right. When it was performed in Paris in 1752, it prompted the so-called Querelle des Bouffons ("quarrel of the comedians") between supporters of serious French opera by the likes of Jean-Baptiste Lully and Jean-Philippe Rameau and supporters of new Italian comic opera. Pergolesi was held up as a model of the Italian style during this quarrel, which divided Paris's musical community for two years. Among Pergolesi's other operatic works are his first opera La conversione e morte di San Guglielmo (1731), Lo frate 'nnammorato (The brother in love, 1732, to a Neapolitan text), L'Olimpiade (31 January 1735) and Il Flaminio (1735). All his operas were premiered in Naples apart from L'Olimpiade which was first given in Rome. Pergolesi also wrote sacred music, including a Mass in F. It is his Stabat Mater (1736), however, for male soprano, male alto and orchestra, which is his best known sacred work. It was commissioned by the Confraternità dei Cavalieri di San Luigi di Palazzo (the monks of the brotherhood of San Luigi di Palazzo) as a replacement for the rather old-fashioned one by Alessandro Scarlatti for identical forces which had been performed each Good Friday in Naples. Whilst classical in scope, the opening section of the setting demonstrates Pergolesi's mastery of the Italian baroque "durezze e ligature" style, characterized by numerous suspensions over a faster, conjunct bassline. The work remained popular, becoming the most frequently printed work of the 18th century, and being arranged by a number of other composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach, who used it as the basis for his psalm Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden, BWV 1083. Pergolesi wrote a number of secular instrumental works, including a violin sonata and a violin concerto. A considerable number of instrumental and sacred works once attributed to Pergolesi have since been shown to be falsely attributed. Much of Igor Stravinsky's ballet, Pulcinella, which ostensibly reworks pieces by Pergolesi, is actually based on spurious works. The Concerti Armonici are now known to be composed by Unico Wilhelm van Wassenaer. Many colorful anecdotes related by his early biographer Florimo, were later revealed as fabrication, though they furnished material for two nineteenth-century operas broadly based on Pergolesi's career. Pergolesi died at the age of twenty-six in Pozzuoli from tuberculosis. |
 | Castrats, la voix des anges - 2/6 Castrats, la voix des anges, a film by Stéphane Ghez (2006) SECOND PART Patrick Barbier in Naples, "the city of the castrati": 0:17 Spaccanapoli, the long street that splits the historic center of the city; 2:20 the palace of castrato Caffarelli; 4:17 the Conservatorio dei Poveri di Gesù Cristo, where Durante, Porpora and Pergolesi studied, as well as many castrati; 5:27 in a barbershop, where he explains how the castration was practiced, and its variable consequences. ___ With excerpts from the following recordings: 0:00 Nicola Porpora: "Dall'amor più sventurato", from the opera Orfeo, by Vivica Genaux, Akademie für Alte Musik, conducted by René Jacobs (2002 - Harmonia Mundi). 1:38 and 2:08 Antonio Vivaldi: "Ah ch'infelice sempre" from the cantata Cessate, omai cessate, by Robert Expert, Ensemble Arianna, conducted by Marie-Paule Nounou (2003 - Arion). 7:56 Georg Friedrich Händel: "Lascia la spina, cogli la rosa" from the oratorio Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, by Cecilia Bartoli, Les Musiciens du Louvre, conducted by Marc Minkowski (2004-2005, Decca). ___ Upon the director's request, I have removed parts 4 to 6. You can rent or buy the complete documentary here: http://www.vodeo.tv/18-44-3020-castrats-la-voix-des-anges.html M.D. |
 | Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841), Op. 27, n° 6 (in C Major) Ferdinando Carulli (Napoli, 1770 - Parigi, 1841) fu compositore e chitarrista. Appresi i primi rudimenti sul violoncello, si trasferì a Vienna e, nel 1808, a Parigi, dove divenne uno dei piu' famosi concertisti di chitarra classica. Compose più di 400 opere, tra cui il "Metodo completo per chitarra, Op. 27", pubblicato in diverse edizioni e utilizzato ancora oggi nella didattica dello strumento. Dalle "24 Lezioni per due chitarre", contenute nel "Metodo" è tratto il brano di questo video. La produzione musicale di Ferdinando Carulli, ispirata ai canoni classici di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven e Joseph Haydn, comprende composizioni geniali intervallate da altre opere di più semplice lettura critica. Con il liutaio francese René Lacôte, il musicista sperimentò anche alcune modifiche costruttive della chitarra classica. Un particolare ringraziamento al M°. Lucio Matarazzo, concertista e docente del Conservatorio di Avellino, che ha reso possibile la registrazione di questo duetto "virtuale", permettendomi di suonare la parte di 1.a chitarra destinata all'allievo. ---------------------------------------- ---- Ferdinando Carulli (Naples,1770 -- Paris, 1841) was one of the most famous composers for classical guitar and a gifted performer. Carulli's first instrument was the cello but when he was twenty he discovered the guitar and he went to Vienna and, in 1808, to Paris. He wrote over 400 works guitar and the first "Complete guitar method, op. 27", which continues to be used today. The morceau of this video is treated by the "24 lessons for two guitar" contained in the "Method..." op. 27. Carulli's music is inspired by the classic style of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven e Joseph Haydn. He wrote genial works and more simple works to didactic purpose. Later in life, Carulli began to experiment with changes in guitar construction. With René Lacôte, a French guitar maker, he made some significant changes for improving the sound of the guitar. A particular thanks to professor Lucio Matarazzo, concert artist and teacher of the Conservatory of Avellino (Italy), that has made possible the recording of this duet " virtual ", allowing me to play the part of the first guitar of Carulli's n° 6 lesson, destined to the student. |
 | Christmas Cardenas Hammer Families 2007 Christmas in Naples and Torrington Ct Hammer clan and the Cardenas Clan. Great and Happy times , Yeah!! Thanks Eric and Renee for your wonderful hospitality. Happy new Year 2008 to All !! |
 | Handel - Partenope "Furibondo spira il vento" David Daniels G. F. Handel (1685-1759) Partenope, HWV 27 Opera in Three Acts "Furibondo spira il vento" from the end of the 2nd Act. Libretto by: Silvio Stampiglia Premiere: King's Theatre, London, 24 February 1730 Characters Partenope (soprano) Rosmira (mezzo-soprano) Arsace (countertenor) Armindo (countertenor) Emilio (tenor) Ormonte (baritone) Original Cast in 1730: Partenope: Anna Maria Strada del Pò, soprano Rosmira: Antonia Maria Merighi, contralto Arsace: Antonio Maria Bernacchi, alto castrato Armindo: Francesca Bertolli, mezzo-soprano Emilio: Annibale Pio Fabri, tenor Ormonte: Johann Gottfried Riemschneider, basso Handel wrote Partenope in 1730, a time in his life when he was free to choose a wider range of librettos.It was Handel's first comic opera which broke away from the Opera Seria tradition and was rejected by the Royal Academy of Music because of its frivolous nature with relatively few extended arias and more recitative. The greatness he achieved in this decade is reflected in the virtuosity of this mad scene of Arsace. Arsace (originally written for an alto castrato) is one of three men who admire Partenope. She is the mythological Queen of Naples.. Arsace and Armindo are rivals for the love of Partenope, who loves Arsace. He, however, was formerly the lover of Rosmira, whom he recognises but whose identity he is pledged not to reveal. Rosmira, as Eurimene, also claims to be in love with Partenope. Emilio, under threat of war, joins the contest, but is rejected and attacks the city, defended under the command of Partenope, to settle potential jealousies among the princes. In battle with Emilio, Armindo saves Partenope and Arsace saves Rosmira, who creates further complications in her pursuit of Arsace, challenged to single combat. Matters are finally resolved, with Partenope united with Armindo, Rosmira, now revealed as a woman, united with Arsace and Emilio released to rule over Cuma as an ally of Partenope. Handel's Partenope is rich in musical interest, handling in traditional form a plot that has elements of comedy in it. Arsace's aria from the end of the second act, Furibondo spira il vento (Furiously breathes the wind), is sometimes heard in the concert-hall. Italian text: Furibondo spira il vento e sconvolge il cielo e il suol Tal adesso l'alma io sento Agitata dal mio duol English Translation: Furiously blows the winds and stirs the heavens and the earth. That is what I feel now in my soul agitated by my grief. Other Artists performed this role and/or aria: Mezzo Soprano/Alto: Marilyn Horne, Nathalie Stutzmann, Giulietta Simionato Countertenors: Rene Jacobs,Kai Wessel, Lawrence Zazzo, Angelo Manzotti |
 | Handel - Partenope "Furibondo spira il vento" Marilyn Horne G. F. Handel (1685-1759) Partenope, HWV 27 Opera in Three Acts "Furibondo spira il vento" from the end of the 2nd Act. Libretto by: Silvio Stampiglia Score: http://www.schubertline.co.uk/Scorchshop/cgi-bin/showscore.pl?handelfuribondob.sco Premiere: King's Theatre, London, 24 February 1730 Characters Partenope (soprano) Rosmira (mezzo-soprano) Arsace (countertenor) Armindo (countertenor) Emilio (tenor) Ormonte (baritone) Original Cast in 1730: Partenope: Anna Maria Strada del Pò, soprano Rosmira: Antonia Maria Merighi, contralto Arsace: Antonio Maria Bernacchi, alto castrato Armindo: Francesca Bertolli, mezzo-soprano Emilio: Annibale Pio Fabri, tenor Ormonte: Johann Gottfried Riemschneider, basso Handel wrote Partenope in 1730, a time in his life when he was free to choose a wider range of librettos.It was Handel's first comic opera which broke away from the Opera Seria tradition and was rejected by the Royal Academy of Music because of its frivolous nature with relatively few extended arias and more recitative. The greatness he achieved in this decade is reflected in the virtuosity of this mad scene of Arsace. Arsace (originally written for an alto castrato) is one of three men who admire Partenope. She is the mythological Queen of Naples.. Arsace and Armindo are rivals for the love of Partenope, who loves Arsace. He, however, was formerly the lover of Rosmira, whom he recognises but whose identity he is pledged not to reveal. Rosmira, as Eurimene, also claims to be in love with Partenope. Emilio, under threat of war, joins the contest, but is rejected and attacks the city, defended under the command of Partenope, to settle potential jealousies among the princes. In battle with Emilio, Armindo saves Partenope and Arsace saves Rosmira, who creates further complications in her pursuit of Arsace, challenged to single combat. Matters are finally resolved, with Partenope united with Armindo, Rosmira, now revealed as a woman, united with Arsace and Emilio released to rule over Cuma as an ally of Partenope. Handel's Partenope is rich in musical interest, handling in traditional form a plot that has elements of comedy in it. Arsace's aria from the end of the second act, Furibondo spira il vento (Furiously breathes the wind), is sometimes heard in the concert-hall. Italian text: Furibondo spira il vento e sconvolge il cielo e il suol Tal adesso lʹalma io sento Agitata dal mio duol English Translation: Furiously blows the winds and stirs the heavens and the earth. That is what I feel now in my soul agitated by my grief. Other Artists performed this role and/or aria: Mezzo Soprano/Alto: Nathalie Stutzmann, Giulietta Simionato Countertenors: Rene Jacobs, David Daniels, Kai Wessel, Lawrence Zazzo, Angelo Manzotti |
 | Operation Find Liana and Patrick Operation Patrick and Liana. WHERE: NAPLES, FLA, WHY: CUZ WE WERE SURE PAT and Liana were hooking up. John, Connor, and Renee are on the move!!!! |
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