Ville Matvejeff, Rieka Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Corral, Christina Corall - Zajc, Ivan (1832-1914) Nikola Subic Zrinjski : Matvejeff / Rijeka So, R.Kolar, K.Kolar, Knego, Farasin, Etc (2018 Stereo)(2Cd) - Import 2 CD

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Ville Matvejeff, Rieka Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Corral, Christina Corall

Description:

Croatian composer Ivan Seitz. The opera "Nikola Šubić Zrinski" is based on the true story of the 16th century Croatian general Zrinski, who led a small unit of troops against a large Ottoman army in 1566, risking his life to defend the fortress of Sighetovar. The "Hero's Tale," in a style that combines the Italian operatic tradition reminiscent of Rossini and Verdi with Viennese operetta, concludes with "U boi, u boi (Assault!)," which Seitz composed ten years earlier as a Croatian patriotic song. The melody is well known in Japan. The melody, well known in Japan as well, is arranged for a magnificent male chorus and sung in high spirits. This album, the first full-length recording of "Nikola Šubić-Zrinski," features excellent singers, including Robert Kollar, who has sung the title role many times in the past. The Rijeka Opera Chorus is a highlight of this work, in which one-third of the story is sung by the chorus. Naxos Japan