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Raff: Benedetto Marcello / Nowak, Southwest German Radio Orchestra

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Composer
RAFF, JOACHIM
Artist
Various
Format
CD
Label
Sterling Records
Released
Jan 03, 2020
Catalog #
CDO1123
UPC
7393338112327

About

This new release features a recording from the world premiere performance of the opera in Metzingen Stadthalle, Bad Urach, Germany, October 4th, 2002. The opera is set in Venice in 1727. In the house of Marcello, a musician and poet, two of his pupils Rosana and Faustina wait for their teacher who is late for their singing lesson. Marcello at last arrives, apologizes, and announces that instead of their lessons he wants them to sing for a guest of his, the famous composer Adolph Hasse, from Germany. Rosana sings first: a sad song about unrequited love. Hasse praises her warmly for singing from the heart, whereas Marcello is just puzzled by her sudden ability to find the correct tone. Faustina immediately recognizes that Rosana is singing about her love for Marcello and is irritated that he cannot see it himself. She then sings a joyful song about a nightingale, which leaves both Hasse and Marcello captivated. Hasse expresses his profound admiration for Marcello and she invites him to accompany her to a party that evening. Faustina is preparing for the evening and her thoughts turn to Hasse, and she realizes that she loves him. Hasse has quietly arrived and, overhearing her soliloquy, immediately tells Faustina that he has fallen in love with her too. Marcello, masked, arrives and stands outside Faustina’s rooms, consumed with love for her and intending to sing her a serenade. He hears the gondola bearing Faustina and Hasse approaching, and jealously listens to their loving conversation. Hiding while they enter her apartment, he vows revenge on Hasse. Marcello wants to pick a quarrel and both men draw their swords. Faustina, who has heard the commotion outside, opens her balcony window, sees the events below and collapses with a scream. Hasse leaves, telling Marcello that he may keep his life as a pledge of their friendship…

Tracklist 32 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 Act I: Prelude 07:35
    Track
    1
    Title
    Act I: Prelude
    Duration
    07:35
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  3. 2 Act I Scene 1: Gar behend’ und wohlgemut (Rosana) 02:21
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Gar behend’ und wohlgemut (Rosana)
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Margarete Joswig
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  4. 3 Act I Scene 1: Hm! Alles wäre nun bereit (Rosana) 00:22
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Hm! Alles wäre nun bereit (Rosana)
    Duration
    00:22
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Margarete Joswig
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  5. 4 Act I Scene 2: Guten morgen! (Rosana, Faustina) 01:05
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act I Scene 2: Guten morgen! (Rosana, Faustina)
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Margarete Joswig, Melba Ramos
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  6. 5 Act I Scene 2: Gott amor denkt ihr euch (Rosana) 03:06
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act I Scene 2: Gott amor denkt ihr euch (Rosana)
    Duration
    03:06
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  7. 6 Act I Scene 2: Gott amor denkt ihr euch (Faustina) 04:01
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act I Scene 2: Gott amor denkt ihr euch (Faustina)
    Duration
    04:01
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Melba Ramos
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  8. 7 Act I Scene 3: Ach wie, ihr seid schon hier, Faustina (Marcello) 02:04
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act I Scene 3: Ach wie, ihr seid schon hier, Faustina (Marcello)
    Duration
    02:04
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  9. 8 Act I Scene 4: Seid uns willkommen! (Marcello) 01:44
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Seid uns willkommen! (Marcello)
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  10. 9 Act I Scene 4: Also klagt’ aus wunder Seele (Rosana) 03:10
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Also klagt’ aus wunder Seele (Rosana)
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Margarete Joswig
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  11. 10 Act I Scene 4: Mir fällt nichts ein, was hierher passt (Faustina) 02:59
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Mir fällt nichts ein, was hierher passt (Faustina)
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Melba Ramos
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  12. 11 Act I Scene 4: Vom Genius genährt (Hasse) 02:33
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Vom Genius genährt (Hasse)
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Johannes Kalpers
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  13. 12 Act I Scene 4: Dürft' ich so liebe gäste bitten (Marcello) 01:06
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Dürft' ich so liebe gäste bitten (Marcello)
    Duration
    01:06
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  14. 13 Act I Scene 4: Ihr Freunde, ja fürwahr … (Marcello) 04:15
    Track
    13
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Ihr Freunde, ja fürwahr … (Marcello)
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  15. Disc 2
  16. 1 Act II: Prelude 03:53
    Track
    1
    Title
    Act II: Prelude
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  17. 2 Act II Scene 1: Wie sie mich ärgern, diese Spitzen! (Faustina) 02:20
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act II Scene 1: Wie sie mich ärgern, diese Spitzen! (Faustina)
    Duration
    02:20
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Melba Ramos
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  18. 3 Act II Scene 1: Mein Herz, du willst mir klagen, (Faustina) 02:39
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act II Scene 1: Mein Herz, du willst mir klagen, (Faustina)
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Melba Ramos
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  19. 4 Act II Scene 2: Ist er's wirklich? (Hasse) 04:07
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Ist er's wirklich? (Hasse)
    Duration
    04:07
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Johannes Kalpers
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  20. 5 Act II Scene 2: Verscheucht die törichten Gedanken (Faustina) 04:34
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Verscheucht die törichten Gedanken (Faustina)
    Duration
    04:34
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Melba Ramos
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  21. 6 Act II Scene 2: Verwandlung 08:03
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Verwandlung
    Duration
    08:03
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  22. 7 Act II Scene 2: Ave Maria! (Chorus) 02:26
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Ave Maria! (Chorus)
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Ensemble
    Männer-Chor der Amanduskirche Bad Urach, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  23. 8 Act II Scene 3: Die Fenster dunkel, alles still, (Marcello) 04:42
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act II Scene 3: Die Fenster dunkel, alles still, (Marcello)
    Duration
    04:42
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  24. 9 Act II Scene 4: Zu viel! Was ich gehört, geschaut … (Marcello) 01:28
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act II Scene 4: Zu viel! Was ich gehört, geschaut … (Marcello)
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  25. 10 Act II Scene 5: Verweilt, mein Herr! (Marcello) 01:19
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act II Scene 5: Verweilt, mein Herr! (Marcello)
    Duration
    01:19
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  26. 11 Act II Scene 5: Madonna, höre das Gebet … (Faustina) 02:15
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act II Scene 5: Madonna, höre das Gebet … (Faustina)
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Melba Ramos
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  27. 12 Act III: Prelude: Intermezzo 07:26
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act III: Prelude: Intermezzo
    Duration
    07:26
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  28. 13 Act III Scene 1: Mir scheint verwandelt alles hier im Hause (Rosana) 03:43
    Track
    13
    Title
    Act III Scene 1: Mir scheint verwandelt alles hier im Hause (Rosana)
    Duration
    03:43
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Margarete Joswig
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  29. 14 Act III Scene 1: Nun seh' ich plötzlich klar … (Rosana) 04:05
    Track
    14
    Title
    Act III Scene 1: Nun seh' ich plötzlich klar … (Rosana)
    Duration
    04:05
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Margarete Joswig
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  30. 15 Act III Scene 2: So gäb' es also noch ein Wesen (Marcello) 03:59
    Track
    15
    Title
    Act III Scene 2: So gäb' es also noch ein Wesen (Marcello)
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  31. 16 Act III Scene 2: Wie konnte ich ahnen, (Marcello) 01:06
    Track
    16
    Title
    Act III Scene 2: Wie konnte ich ahnen, (Marcello)
    Duration
    01:06
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  32. 17 Act III Scene 3: O Himmel, schenk' Ruh’ mir.. (Marcello) 03:09
    Track
    17
    Title
    Act III Scene 3: O Himmel, schenk' Ruh’ mir.. (Marcello)
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Detlef Roth
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  33. 18 Act III Scene 3: Seid gegrüsst, mein Meister! (Hasse) 02:03
    Track
    18
    Title
    Act III Scene 3: Seid gegrüsst, mein Meister! (Hasse)
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Johannes Kalpers
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak
  34. 19 Act III Scene 3: O sprecht nicht so! (Faustina) 05:09
    Track
    19
    Title
    Act III Scene 3: O sprecht nicht so! (Faustina)
    Duration
    05:09
    Composer
    Joachim Raff
    Performer
    Melba Ramos
    Ensemble
    SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern
    Conductor
    Grzegorz Nowak