{"product_id":"4589538783242","title":"Roberto Abbado - Verdi: Gustavo III - Import 3 CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoberto Abbado\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Gustavo III*—a revival of *The Masked Ball* based on the original libretto!\n\nKing Gustavo III is bound by a deep friendship with his loyal vassal, Count Ankarström, but harbors an illicit passion for the count’s beautiful wife, Amelia. When, by chance, the king overhears Amelia confessing at the prayer room of the witch Ulrika that she, too, is tormented by her love for him, he is overjoyed. Meanwhile, the Count, having discovered his wife’s infidelity, orders her to take her own life and then joins forces with dissidents plotting to assassinate the King, setting his sights on the King’s life at the masquerade ball to be held at the palace…\n\nVerdi’s concept for an opera based on the assassination of a real-life Swedish king underwent various twists and turns due to strict censorship by the authorities, eventually taking shape as *Un ballo in maschera*, with the setting moved to Boston, then a British colony. It premiered in Rome in 1859 to rave reviews. This recording features a performance of *Gustavo III* based on a comparative-critical edition of the score (Ricordi Complete Works edition) in which musicologist Ilariana Leach applied the original libretto of *Gustavo III*—as originally conceived by Verdi—to *Un ballo in maschera*.\nIn this recording, the resonant, beautiful voice of Piero Pretti, singing the title role, forms a splendid contrast with the rich, powerful singing of Amartushin Enkbat as the Count. Among the female cast, Anna Pilozzi as Amelia dramatically sings of the torments of love, veteran Anna Maria Kiuri as Ulrica creates an eerie atmosphere, and rising star Giuliana Gianfardoni as Oscar delivers a charming performance. Roberto Abbado’s refined conducting, uniting this outstanding cast and orchestra, fully captures the essence of this Verdi masterpiece—a work that has assimilated the style of French grand opera and is moving toward full maturity—leaving nothing to be desired.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Preludio\u003cbr\u003e2.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Posa in pace\u003cbr\u003e3.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: S'avanza il Re!\u003cbr\u003e4.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: La rivedra ma splendida\u003cbr\u003e5.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Libero e il varco a voi\u003cbr\u003e6.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Alla vita che t'arride\u003cbr\u003e7.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Il primo giudice \/ Pallida pallida\u003cbr\u003e8.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Signori, oggi d'Ulrica alla magion v'invito\u003cbr\u003e9.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Ogni cura si doni al diletto\u003cbr\u003e10.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Re dell'abisso affrettati\u003cbr\u003e11.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Su, fatemi largo\u003cbr\u003e12.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Che v'agita cosi? \/ Della citta all'occaso\u003cbr\u003e13.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Di' tu se fedele\u003cbr\u003e14.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Chi voi siate, l'audace parola\u003cbr\u003e15.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: E scherzo od e follia\u003cbr\u003e16.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act One: Finisci il vaticinio\u003cbr\u003e1.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Two: Ecco l'orrido campo\u003cbr\u003e2.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Two: Teco io sto \/ Non sai tu che se l'anima mia\u003cbr\u003e3.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Two: Ahime, s'appressa alcun!\u003cbr\u003e4.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Two: Seguitemi!\u003cbr\u003e5.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Two: Che! Amelia! \/ Ve', se di notte\u003cbr\u003e1.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: A tal colpa e nulla il pianto\u003cbr\u003e2.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Morro, ma prima in grazia\u003cbr\u003e3.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Alzati. E sei tu che macchiavi quell'anima\u003cbr\u003e4.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Siam soli. Udite\u003cbr\u003e5.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Tutti stretti alla fede d'un patto\u003cbr\u003e6.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Il Conte!\u003cbr\u003e7.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Forse la soglia attinse\u003cbr\u003e8.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Altro de' nostri e questo\u003cbr\u003e9.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Ah, perche qui! Fuggite...\u003cbr\u003e10.Gustavo III (Un ballo in maschera)~Act Three: Ella e pura, in braccio a morte\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dynamic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53374648123681,"sku":"4589538783242","price":4221.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538783242.jpg?v=1787632184","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538783242","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}