℗ 2001 Chandos
Released | March 1, 2001 |
Duration | 1h 00m 45s |
Record Label | Chandos |
Catalogue No. | CHAN9900 |
Genre | Classical (Orchestral) |
Menotti: Apocalisse (Apocalypse) - Fantasia for Cello and Orchestra - Suite from 'Sebastian'
Raphael Wallfisch, Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Richard Hickox
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
Apocalisse (Apocalypse)
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1.1
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I. Improperia. Adagio, solenne – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro molto – Andante maestoso – Allegro
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
11:29 | |||
1.2
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II. La città celeste. Adagio, ma non troppo, molto cantabile
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
4:23 | |||
1.3
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III. Gli angeli militanti. Allegro giocoso ma non troppo – Lento
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
4:51 | |||
1.4
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Fantasia for Cello and Orchestra
Gian Carlo Menotti; Raphael Wallfisch; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
15:34 | |||
Suite from 'Sebastian'
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1.5
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I. Introduction. Adagio – Allegro molto – Adagio
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
2:09 | |||
1.6
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II. Barcarolle. Andante con moto
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
3:52 | |||
1.7
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III. Street Fight. Allegro energico
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
1:24 | |||
1.8
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IV. Cortège. L’istesso tempo
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
4:52 | |||
1.9
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V. Sebastian’s Dance: Tempo di Valzer moderato
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
2:36 | |||
1.10
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VI. Dance of the Wounded Courtesan. Molto moderato – Andante maestoso, ma con moto – Allegro – Moderato – Allegro agitato
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
4:41 | |||
1.11
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VII. Pavane. Andante calmo
Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra; Richard Hickox |
4:54 | |||
Digital Booklet
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"These technically secure and inspired performances are authoritative ..."
- Fanfare
"... (sonics) are impressive, with excellent depth, clarity and atmosphere."
- American Record Guide
Richard Hickox and the Spoleto Festival Orchestra celebrate Italian composer and Spoleto Festival founder Gian Carlo Menotti on this live recording containing the symphonic poem Apocalypse and the Suite from Sebastian, Menotti's dramatic ballet. Also includes the premiere recording of Fantasia for Cello and Orchestra showcasing cellist Raphael Wallfisch, a work displaying the noble virtuosity and striking lyricism that has made this composer's music so universally beloved.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Chandos Studio Masters
Recording venue Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto, Italy; 9–13 July 2000 Recording producer: Ralph Couzens Assistant producer: Richard Hetherington Sound engineer: Ralph Couzens Assistant engineers: David O’Carroll and Michael Collins Editor: Rachel Smith Front cover: Photograph © Photonica Back cover: Photograph of Richard Hickox by Nicky Johnston Design: Sean Coleman Booklet typeset by Dave Partridge Booklet editor: Finn S. Gundersen
Recording venue Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto, Italy; 9–13 July 2000 Recording producer: Ralph Couzens Assistant producer: Richard Hetherington Sound engineer: Ralph Couzens Assistant engineers: David O’Carroll and Michael Collins Editor: Rachel Smith Front cover: Photograph © Photonica Back cover: Photograph of Richard Hickox by Nicky Johnston Design: Sean Coleman Booklet typeset by Dave Partridge Booklet editor: Finn S. Gundersen
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -4.19 -16.74 to -0.10 | -29.31 -37.33 to -23.82 | -25.30 -34.30 to -19.60 | 16 13 to 22 | |
1 | I. Improperia. Adagio, solenne – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro molto – Andante maestoso – Allegro | -0.10 | -25.36 | -20.9 | 16 |
2 | II. La città celeste. Adagio, ma non troppo, molto cantabile | -2.92 | -27.21 | -21.8 | 13 |
3 | III. Gli angeli militanti. Allegro giocoso ma non troppo – Lento | -0.10 | -23.82 | -19.6 | 15 |
4 | Fantasia for Cello and Orchestra | -4.20 | -29.24 | -26.0 | 15 |
5 | I. Introduction. Adagio – Allegro molto – Adagio | -3.92 | -31.34 | -26.6 | 17 |
6 | II. Barcarolle. Andante con moto | -8.43 | -35.27 | -32.2 | 18 |
7 | III. Street Fight. Allegro energico | -4.71 | -25.64 | -22.5 | 14 |
8 | IV. Cortège. L’istesso tempo | -0.10 | -26.84 | -22.6 | 18 |
9 | V. Sebastian’s Dance: Tempo di Valzer moderato | -16.74 | -37.33 | -34.3 | 13 |
10 | VI. Dance of the Wounded Courtesan. Molto moderato – Andante maestoso, ma con moto – Allegro – Moderato – Allegro agitato | -3.23 | -26.31 | -21.2 | 14 |
11 | VII. Pavane. Andante calmo | -1.65 | -34.05 | -30.6 | 22 |