Christophe Rousset - Cimarosa (1749-1801);l'Olimpiade : Christophe Rousset / Les Talens Lyriques, Josh Lovell, Rocio Perez, Mathilde Ortscheidt, Maite Beaumont, etc (2023 Stereo) - Import 2 CD

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Christophe Rousset

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The true value of Cimarosa, a master of the Classical period, in a performance on ancient instruments that shows dramatic ups and downs! Cimarosa was one year older than Salieri, and was active with Paisiello, who was also born in the 1740s, and Piscinni, who was of Haydn's generation, In this century, research on his operas has been progressing in Japan and the world, including historical research by Takashi Yamada, but recordings of all his operas on ancient instruments are extremely rare. This time, Les Talents Reliques, led by Christophe Rousset, who is committed to the restoration of important Italian opera composers from the Baroque to the Classical period, has recorded the entire opera seria "Olympiade," composed from the famous libretto by the great master Metastasio during Cimarosa's breakthrough period in his career, and has recorded the complete works. The opera seria "Olimpiade", composed from Metastasio's famous libretto at the peak of Cimarosa's career, is a work of exceptional melodic sense and exquisite dramatic development that retains the charm of the 18th century.The script of this work, which tells the story of friendship between men and love for a woman at the ancient Olympia festival, was written by Vivaldi, Mislivecek, and many other composers, but Cimarosa's work, first performed in Vicenza, Northern Italy in 1784, was taken up in London, Milan, Venice, Lisbon, Turin, and other leading European opera houses of the time, Cimarosa's work, premiered in Vicenza, northern Italy, in 1784, was performed in London, Milan, Venice, Lisbon, Turin, and other leading European opera houses of the time, and contributed to the expansion of his fame as far away as the Russian imperial family. The composer's individuality, which is no less than that of Haydn, Mozart, and other great composers of his time, can be strongly felt when heard with the sound of an ancient instrument orchestra made up of the talented musicians who gathered under Russe's direction. This is a remarkable release that will contribute to the revaluation of Cimarosa. Naxos Japan