Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos 1-4, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini / Luisi, De La Salle, Philharmonia Zurich

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Label
Accentus Music
Release Date
September 15, 2017
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      VERDI, GIUSEPPE
    • PERFORMER
      Luisi, Philharmonia Zurich
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 15, 2017
    • UPC
      7640165881095
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      PHR 0109
    • LABEL
      Accentus Music
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals
    Works ⌄

    1. La forza del destino, Act I: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    2. Aida: Prelude

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    3. Don Carlos, Act II: Le Ballet de la Reine

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    4. Un ballo in maschera, Act I: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    5. I vespri siciliani, Act I: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    6. La traviata, Act I: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    7. Stiffelio: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    8. Luisa Miller: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    9. La battaglia di Legnano: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    10. Il corsaro: Prelude

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    11. I masnadieri: Prelude

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    12. Macbeth: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    13. Giovanna d'Arco: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    14. Ernani, Act I: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    15. Jerusalem: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    16. Nabucco, Act I: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    17. Un giorno di regno (Il finto Stanislao): Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi

    18. Oberto, conte di San Bonifacio: Overture

      Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Zürich

      Conductor: Fabio Luisi


Giuseppe Verdi composed over 30 operas, though only about half of them are still regularly staged. For the latest studio recording with the Philharmonia Zurich, Fabio Luisi has chosen overtures and preludes from Verdi’s whole creative period. Next to popular masterpieces like the overture to "La forza del destino", the selection ranges from the earliest works by Verdi, which strongly remind of Rossini and Donizetti, over exceptional preludes he wrote for "Macbeth" or "La traviata" for example, to rarely performed overtures such as "I vespri siciliani" or "La battaglia di Legnano". A special highlight on this recording is the long version of the overture to "Aida", which is never heard in combination with opera. Furthermore, the ballet music for the French version of "Don Carlos" also found its way onto the album. Thus, the compilation unites pieces that belong to the day-to-day repertoire of the Philharmonia Zurich with those that are also rarities to orchestra musicians.

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REVIEW:

Luisi is never subject to the temptation of vulgar crashing or rhythmic idling. Rather, he has an unmistakable sense of the music's many chamber-like intimate moments, as well as the great dramatic psychological aspects of these miniature masterpieces. Overall then, an impressive record of the work this podium maestro has accomplished in Zurich.

– Online Merker (Austria; Ingobert Waltenberger)