This new release features a recording from the world premiere performance of the opera inÂ MetzingenÂ 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:

Benedetto Marcello, Act 1: Vorspiel
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 1: I. Gar Behend' Und Wohlgemut
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 1: II. Hm! Alles Wäre Nun Bereit
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 2: I. Guten Morgen!
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 2: II. Gott Amor Denkt Ihr Euch
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 2: II. Gott Amor Denkt Ihr Euch
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 3: Ach Wie, Ihr Seid Schon Hier, Faustina
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 4: I. Seid Uns Willkommen!
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 4: II. Also Klagt; Aus Wunder Seele
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 4: III. Mir Fällt Nichts Ein, Was Hierher Paßt
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 4: IV. Vom Genius Genährt
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 4: V. Dürft; Ich So Liebe Gäste Bitten
Benedetto Marcello, Act 1, Scene 4: VI. Ihr Freunde, Ja Fürwahr…
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2: Vorspiel
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 1: I. Wie Sie Mich Ärgern, Diese Spitzen!
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 1: II. Mein Herz, Du Willst Mir Klagen
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 2: I. Ist Er's Wirklich?
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 2: II. Verscheucht Die Törichten Gedanken
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 2: III. Verwandlung
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 2: IV. Ave Maria!
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 3: Die Fenster Dunkel, Alles Still
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 4: Zu Viel! Was Ich Gehört, Geschaut
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 5: I. Verweilt, Mein Herr!
Benedetto Marcello, Act 2, Scene 5: II. Madonna, Höre Das Gebet
Benedetto Marcello, Act 3: Vorspiel
Benedetto Marcello, Act 3, Scene 1: I. Mir Scheint Verwandelt Alles Hier Im Hause
Benedetto Marcello, Act 3, Scene 1: II. Nun Seh' Ich Plötzlich Klar…
Benedetto Marcello, Act 3, Scene 2: I. So Gäb' Es Also Noch Ein Wesen
Benedetto Marcello, Act 3, Scene 2: II. Wie Konnte Ich Ahnen
Benedetto Marcello, Act 3, Scene 3: I. O Himmel, Schenk' Ruh' Mir…
Benedetto Marcello, Act 3, Scene 3: II. Seid Gegrüßt, Mein Meister!
Benedetto Marcello, Act 3, Scene 3: III. O Sprecht Nicht So!

UPC: 7393338112327
Label: Sterling
Release Date: 1.3.20
Format: CD

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