In this two-CD set, José Serebrier gathers all of the ballet music Verdi wrote for his operas, much of it composed for productions at the Paris Opéra, for whose audiences the inclusion of a ballet was a non-negotiable part of the operatic experience. For the most part, these ballets would not be counted among the composer's deepest works, but they succeed perfectly in the function for which they were created: as diversions from the dark tragedy of the operas in which they were embedded. Serebrier and the Bournemouth ...
Read More
In this two-CD set, José Serebrier gathers all of the ballet music Verdi wrote for his operas, much of it composed for productions at the Paris Opéra, for whose audiences the inclusion of a ballet was a non-negotiable part of the operatic experience. For the most part, these ballets would not be counted among the composer's deepest works, but they succeed perfectly in the function for which they were created: as diversions from the dark tragedy of the operas in which they were embedded. Serebrier and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra perform them with a light touch and with idiomatic élan. Serebrier's flexible, lilting phrasing makes it clear that this is music intended for dance, and besides being flawlessly graceful, the performances sound like fun. Some of the music, like the dances from Aida, is usually included in performances of the opera, but some, like the ballet from Jérusalem (a re-working of I Lombardi for a Paris production), Serebrier unearthed in opera house archives in preparation for...
Read Less
Add this copy of Complete Ballet Music From the Operas to cart. $5.81, good condition, Sold by Arroway Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narberth, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Naxos.
Add this copy of Complete Ballet Music From the Operas to cart. $16.86, like new condition, Sold by Streetlight_Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Cruz, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Naxos.
Add this copy of Verdi: Ballet Music from the Operas to cart. $36.21, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Naxos.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Giuseppe Verdi. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Add this copy of Verdi: Complete Ballet Music From the Operas to cart. $40.10, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Naxos.
