Monteverdi: Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria Classical Linn Records

Monteverdi: Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria

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LN 0451

Monteverdi: Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria

Label Catalogue Number:
CKD451M

Running Time: 176:15

Release Date: April 2015
Originally recorded in April 2015

Genre:
Classical

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Portuguese tenor and baroque specialist Fernando Guimarães stars in the title role, alongside the internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Jennifer Rivera as his loving wife Penelope. Il ritorno d’Ulisse was a relatively recent discovery, but following its authentication in the 1950s and revivals in Vienna and Glyndebourne, the opera has enjoyed new found popularity. Martin Pearlman’s new performing version benefits from the same attention to detail that has ensured his reputation as a leading champion of period performance. His highly considered approach to all aspects of the score and performance ensure this version is true to Monteverdi’s original vision. With a libretto drawing from Homer’s Odyssey, Il ritorno d’Ulisse is a riveting human drama with an enviable cast.

Recorded at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA 27–30 April 2014

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"... about the most musically satisfying and listenable of the audio recordings made to date. I wouldn’t rule out others But this would seem to be the one to settle for just now ..."

John Barker - American Record Guide - September/October 2015

Music ****½ (Very Good/ Outstanding) Sound ****½ (Very Good/ Outstanding)

Reinmar Emans - Fono Forum magazine (Germany) - August 2015

Performance *** Recording ****

"...The most impressive performance comes from Aaron Sheehan (as Ulisse’s son Telemaco) whose light lyrical voice delivers the music with utter naturalness ..."

Anthony Pryer - BBC Music magazine - August 2015

Album of the Week

"...The strength of this issue is in its strong, youthful cast ..."

Hugh Canning - The Sunday Times (Culture magazine) - 19 April 2015

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