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Cilea Collection (Italian Romantics Series)

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Composer
Raffaele Cacciola, Francesco Cilea, Leonardo Leo
Artist
Enrico Bronzi, Massimo Quarta, I Virtuosi della Scala, Ilaria Cusano, Jacopo Di Tonno, Domenico Codi
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Mar 21, 2025
Catalog #
BRI97197
UPC
5028421971971

About

The most complete set ever issued of the non-operatic music by the composer best known for verismo masterpieces such as L'arlesiana and Adriana Lecouvreur. Born in Palmi (in the Calabrian province of Italy) in 1866, at the tender age of seven Cilea was sent to Naples to study law. He found the idea of becoming a musician far more attractive, however, having been entranced by a performance of Bellini's Norma at the age of four. Against his parents' wishes he enrolled at the city's conservatoire in Naples to study piano, harmony and counterpoint. There he proceeded to excel, and he soon came to the notice of the influential publishers Sonzogno. The scores by which we know Cilea were written within a relatively short period of 15 years either side of the turn of the last century. The failure of his last opera Gloria in 1907 (despite the presence of Toscanini on the podium) hit Cilea's confidence badly. He effectively retired from writing for the stage, but he continued to compose in other genres, resulting in most of the music featured here. The orchestral suites, chamber music and songs share with his better-known operas a cultivated gift for melody, but the Suite for Violin and the Piccola Suite for Orchestra (CD1) reveal Cilea's careful attention to counterpoint and scoring as well as an approach to tonal harmony that reflects his awareness of innovation, especially among French composers of the period. The Cello Sonata and Piano Trio on CD2 predate his operatic career, being written in the late 1880s in a more Brahmsian vein. He composed the piano works on CD3-4 through the course of his career, but around 1900 he began to alternate more conventional pieces (aimed at middleclass Italian audiences steeped in opera) with more novel experiments in timbre, such as Au village Op.34, which features a witty interplay of echoes and interwoven voices. Many of the piano pieces are also essentially neoclassical in spirit, like the concertante suites on CD1, whereas the songs on CD6 belong to the salon, while embodying Cilea's lifelong love of the human voice: 'The true instrument of expression of the passions is the divine human voice, with which no instrument can ever rival'. All the recordings in this set were made in Italy by native musicians, steeped in Cilea's idiom, within the last 10 years, and received critical praise when first issued. - A new issue in the attractive and innovative series "Italian Romantics", featuring Italian composers from the turn of the 19/20th century in instrumental music. - Francesco Cilea (1866-1950) is best known for his operas, particularly "Adriana Lecouvreur." However, his contributions to instrumental music are equally valuable. Though less renowned than his operatic output, Cilea's instrumental works exhibit a melodic richness and emotional depth characteristic of the Romantic era. The orchestral works show his mastery of lyrical themes and dramatic expression. His works are imbued with a sense of Italianate warmth and passion, reflecting the composer's deep connection to his native land. - This collection presents orchestral and concertante works, a cello sonata and piano trio, and the complete piano music. - Artists include I Virtuosi della Scala (Filippo Arlia, conductor), Enrico Bronzi and Pier Paolo Vincenzi.

Tracklist 91 tracks

  1. 1 I. Andante appassionato 03:39
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Andante appassionato
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Massimo Quarta
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  2. 2 II. Tempo di minuetto (Allegretto) 01:40
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Tempo di minuetto (Allegretto)
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Massimo Quarta
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  3. 3 III. Andante sostenuto 03:58
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Andante sostenuto
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Massimo Quarta
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  4. 4 IV. Allegro 02:48
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    02:48
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Massimo Quarta
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  5. 5 Il Canto Dell' Amore (version for soloists and string orchestra) 04:12
    Track
    5
    Title
    Il Canto Dell' Amore (version for soloists and string orchestra)
    Duration
    04:12
    Composer
    Raffaele Cacciola
    Performer
    Massimo Quarta, Enrico Bronzi
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  6. 6 I. Andante sostenuto e grazioso 04:06
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Andante sostenuto e grazioso
    Duration
    04:06
    Composer
    Leonardo Leo
    Performer
    Enrico Bronzi
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  7. 7 II. Larghetto, con poco modo 03:57
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Larghetto, con poco modo
    Duration
    03:57
    Composer
    Leonardo Leo
    Performer
    Enrico Bronzi
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  8. 8 III. Allegro con bravura 02:41
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Allegro con bravura
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Leonardo Leo
    Performer
    Enrico Bronzi
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  9. 9 Introduzione alla danza 01:58
    Track
    9
    Title
    Introduzione alla danza
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Enrico Bronzi
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  10. 10 I. Danza moderato 04:30
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Danza moderato
    Duration
    04:30
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Enrico Bronzi
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  11. 11 II. Notturnino andante sostenuto 05:20
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Notturnino andante sostenuto
    Duration
    05:20
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Enrico Bronzi
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  12. 12 III. Alla marcia allegro giusto 05:34
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Alla marcia allegro giusto
    Duration
    05:34
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Enrico Bronzi
    Ensemble
    Virtuosi del Teatro Alla Scala
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  13. 13 I. Allegro moderato 06:10
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    06:10
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Jacopo Di Tonno, Domenico Codispoti
  14. 14 II. Alla romanza 05:26
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Alla romanza
    Duration
    05:26
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Jacopo Di Tonno, Domenico Codispoti
  15. 15 III. Allegro animato 05:34
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Allegro animato
    Duration
    05:34
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Jacopo Di Tonno, Domenico Codispoti
  16. 16 I. Allegro sostenuto 06:10
    Track
    16
    Title
    I. Allegro sostenuto
    Duration
    06:10
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Ilaria Cusano, Jacopo Di Tonno, Domenico Codispoti
  17. 17 II. Scherzo: Presto 02:13
    Track
    17
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Presto
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Ilaria Cusano, Jacopo Di Tonno, Domenico Codispoti
  18. 18 III. Andante molto espressivo 04:56
    Track
    18
    Title
    III. Andante molto espressivo
    Duration
    04:56
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Ilaria Cusano, Jacopo Di Tonno, Domenico Codispoti
  19. 19 IV. Allegro con fuoco 05:48
    Track
    19
    Title
    IV. Allegro con fuoco
    Duration
    05:48
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Ilaria Cusano, Jacopo Di Tonno, Domenico Codispoti
  20. 20 3 Vocalizzi da concerto: No. 2 in D minor (arr. for violin and piano) 05:20
    Track
    20
    Title
    3 Vocalizzi da concerto: No. 2 in D minor (arr. for violin and piano)
    Duration
    05:20
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Ilaria Cusano, Domenico Codispoti
  21. 21 Theme and Variations 05:56
    Track
    21
    Title
    Theme and Variations
    Duration
    05:56
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Ilaria Cusano, Domenico Codispoti
  22. 22 No. 1. Melodia 01:54
    Track
    22
    Title
    No. 1. Melodia
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  23. 23 No. 2. Serenata 02:19
    Track
    23
    Title
    No. 2. Serenata
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  24. 24 No. 3. Danza 02:15
    Track
    24
    Title
    No. 3. Danza
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  25. 25 Chanson du rouet, Op. 4 02:35
    Track
    25
    Title
    Chanson du rouet, Op. 4
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  26. 26 Canto del mattino, Op. 5 03:13
    Track
    26
    Title
    Canto del mattino, Op. 5
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  27. 27 The petite coquette, Op. 9: Air de danse 02:43
    Track
    27
    Title
    The petite coquette, Op. 9: Air de danse
    Duration
    02:43
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  28. 28 Mazurka Impromptu, Op. 10: C'est toi que j'aime 02:48
    Track
    28
    Title
    Mazurka Impromptu, Op. 10: C'est toi que j'aime
    Duration
    02:48
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  29. 29 Foglio d'album: Aria campestre 01:28
    Track
    29
    Title
    Foglio d'album: Aria campestre
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  30. 30 Flatterie, Op. 11 02:18
    Track
    30
    Title
    Flatterie, Op. 11
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  31. 31 Mazurka, Op. 14 02:39
    Track
    31
    Title
    Mazurka, Op. 14
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  32. 32 Badinage, Op. 15 02:11
    Track
    32
    Title
    Badinage, Op. 15
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  33. 33 Berceuse, Op. 20 02:08
    Track
    33
    Title
    Berceuse, Op. 20
    Duration
    02:08
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  34. 34 Notturno, Op. 22 03:34
    Track
    34
    Title
    Notturno, Op. 22
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  35. 35 Seconda danza, Op. 26 01:41
    Track
    35
    Title
    Seconda danza, Op. 26
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  36. 36 No. 1. Loin dans la mer 02:39
    Track
    36
    Title
    No. 1. Loin dans la mer
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  37. 37 No. 2. Feuille d'album 02:19
    Track
    37
    Title
    No. 2. Feuille d'album
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  38. 38 No. 3. Pensée espagnole 01:48
    Track
    38
    Title
    No. 3. Pensée espagnole
    Duration
    01:48
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  39. 39 No. 1. Romana 03:08
    Track
    39
    Title
    No. 1. Romana
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  40. 40 No. 2. Scherzino 02:31
    Track
    40
    Title
    No. 2. Scherzino
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  41. 41 No. 3. Barzelletta 02:48
    Track
    41
    Title
    No. 3. Barzelletta
    Duration
    02:48
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  42. 42 Gocce di rugiada, Op. 33 02:49
    Track
    42
    Title
    Gocce di rugiada, Op. 33
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  43. 43 Au village, Op. 34 01:47
    Track
    43
    Title
    Au village, Op. 34
    Duration
    01:47
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  44. 44 Mazurka, Op. 35 01:25
    Track
    44
    Title
    Mazurka, Op. 35
    Duration
    01:25
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  45. 45 Valse, Op. 36 01:48
    Track
    45
    Title
    Valse, Op. 36
    Duration
    01:48
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  46. 46 Foglio d'album, Op. 41 02:00
    Track
    46
    Title
    Foglio d'album, Op. 41
    Duration
    02:00
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  47. 47 I. Allegro 02:03
    Track
    47
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  48. 48 II. Sarabanda 03:36
    Track
    48
    Title
    II. Sarabanda
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  49. 49 III. Capriccio 03:25
    Track
    49
    Title
    III. Capriccio
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  50. 50 Foglio d'album, Op. 41 01:58
    Track
    50
    Title
    Foglio d'album, Op. 41
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  51. 51 Fuga reale 02:15
    Track
    51
    Title
    Fuga reale
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  52. 52 No. 1. Verra? 02:59
    Track
    52
    Title
    No. 1. Verra?
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  53. 53 No. 2. Acque correnti 02:10
    Track
    53
    Title
    No. 2. Acque correnti
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  54. 54 No. 3. Valle fiorita 03:56
    Track
    54
    Title
    No. 3. Valle fiorita
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  55. 55 No. 1. Risonanze nostalgiche 08:09
    Track
    55
    Title
    No. 1. Risonanze nostalgiche
    Duration
    08:09
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  56. 56 No. 2. Festa silana 03:54
    Track
    56
    Title
    No. 2. Festa silana
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  57. 57 Scherzo 04:06
    Track
    57
    Title
    Scherzo
    Duration
    04:06
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  58. 58 Scherzando 03:44
    Track
    58
    Title
    Scherzando
    Duration
    03:44
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  59. 59 Danza Calabrese 03:56
    Track
    59
    Title
    Danza Calabrese
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  60. 60 Impromptu 03:14
    Track
    60
    Title
    Impromptu
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  61. 61 Mazurka 01:35
    Track
    61
    Title
    Mazurka
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  62. 62 Preludio 01:36
    Track
    62
    Title
    Preludio
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  63. 63 Vespero 03:03
    Track
    63
    Title
    Vespero
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  64. 64 Foglio d'album 01:38
    Track
    64
    Title
    Foglio d'album
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  65. 65 Invocazione 02:37
    Track
    65
    Title
    Invocazione
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  66. 66 Serenata a dispetto 02:01
    Track
    66
    Title
    Serenata a dispetto
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  67. 67 Danza 03:48
    Track
    67
    Title
    Danza
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi
  68. 68 Untitled in A Major 03:31
    Track
    68
    Title
    Untitled in A Major
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi, Marco Gaggini
  69. 69 Chansonnette, Op. 31 02:01
    Track
    69
    Title
    Chansonnette, Op. 31
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi, Marco Gaggini
  70. 70 Sentiment poëtique 02:19
    Track
    70
    Title
    Sentiment poëtique
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi, Marco Gaggini
  71. 71 Amour joyeux, Op. 37 02:53
    Track
    71
    Title
    Amour joyeux, Op. 37
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi, Marco Gaggini
  72. 72 Idillio 03:12
    Track
    72
    Title
    Idillio
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi, Marco Gaggini
  73. 73 Alla Gavotta 03:38
    Track
    73
    Title
    Alla Gavotta
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Pier Paolo Vincenzi, Marco Gaggini
  74. 74 Romanza 03:16
    Track
    74
    Title
    Romanza
    Duration
    03:16
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  75. 75 Il mio canto 02:29
    Track
    75
    Title
    Il mio canto
    Duration
    02:29
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  76. 76 Alba novella 02:39
    Track
    76
    Title
    Alba novella
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  77. 77 Nel ridestarmi 02:22
    Track
    77
    Title
    Nel ridestarmi
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  78. 78 Serenata, "Mormorante di tenero desio" 01:55
    Track
    78
    Title
    Serenata, "Mormorante di tenero desio"
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  79. 79 Romanza 02:29
    Track
    79
    Title
    Romanza
    Duration
    02:29
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    David Boldrini
  80. 80 Vita breve 02:55
    Track
    80
    Title
    Vita breve
    Duration
    02:55
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  81. 81 Ninna nanna Savoiarda 01:32
    Track
    81
    Title
    Ninna nanna Savoiarda
    Duration
    01:32
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  82. 82 Maria mare (arr. D. Boldrini for voice and piano) 03:52
    Track
    82
    Title
    Maria mare (arr. D. Boldrini for voice and piano)
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  83. 83 Statuit di dominus 00:48
    Track
    83
    Title
    Statuit di dominus
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  84. 84 Badinage, Op. 15 01:56
    Track
    84
    Title
    Badinage, Op. 15
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    David Boldrini
  85. 85 Au village, Op. 34 01:38
    Track
    85
    Title
    Au village, Op. 34
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    David Boldrini
  86. 86 Ave Maria 02:07
    Track
    86
    Title
    Ave Maria
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  87. 87 Pensiero spagnolo 01:34
    Track
    87
    Title
    Pensiero spagnolo
    Duration
    01:34
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    David Boldrini
  88. 88 Bionda larva 03:22
    Track
    88
    Title
    Bionda larva
    Duration
    03:22
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  89. 89 La tilda, Act III: Ave Maria 03:42
    Track
    89
    Title
    La tilda, Act III: Ave Maria
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  90. 90 Agnus Dei 01:55
    Track
    90
    Title
    Agnus Dei
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    Lenny Lorenzani, David Boldrini
  91. 91 Fuga sul tema (after Adriana Lecouvreur's Io son l'umile ancella) 02:16
    Track
    91
    Title
    Fuga sul tema (after Adriana Lecouvreur's Io son l'umile ancella)
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Francesco Cilea
    Performer
    David Boldrini