Bach (J.C.): Lucio Silla

Gaifa, Geszty, Varady, Hermann; Kehr. Schwetzingen, 1974

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Lucio Silla

Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782)


DESCRIPTION

Many listeners will be more familiar with Mozart’s setting of this opera, composed just two years earlier when he was 17. Both works draw on the same libretto by Giovanni de Gamerra, yet their musical priorities diverge in telling ways. While Mozart’s version reveals a greater degree of melodic invention, Johann Christian Bach demonstrates a keen instinct for dramatic pacing and a notably heightened theatrical sensibility, one that marks a clear departure from the more intellectualized approach associated with his father.

The assembled cast proves consistently engaging. A young Julia Varady brings a finely shaped classical line, her tone carrying an appealing steely edge. By contrast, Sylvia Geszty offers a warmly upholstered soprano as Cecilio, her coloratura dispatched with ease and supported by an evenness of tone across the range that sustains both agility and fullness.


CAST

Lucio Silla – CARLO GAIFA
Giunia – JULIA VARADY
Cecilio – SYLVIA GESZTY
Cinna – ROLAND HERMANN
Celia – GERTI ZEUMER


DETAILS

Location: Schwetzingen
Date: May 23, 1974
Conductor: Günther Kehr
Catalogue Number: OD 12356-2
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 2
In Stereo

Track List

Act I

1. Sinfonia
2. Deh, t'arresta! M'odi
3. Vieni ove amor t’invita
4. Il tenero momento,
5. Se lusinghiera speme
6. Dalla sponda tenebrosa
7. E tollerare io posso... Nell’odio costante se amante mi sdegna
8. Oh dei! . . . Chi mai s’appressa?
9. Fuor di queste urne dolenti
10. D’Eliso in sen m’attendi

Act II

11. Ah sì, di civil sangue
12. Anch’io per un’ingrata
13. Il labbro timido
14. Nel fortunato istante
15. D’ogni pietà mi spoglio
16. Ah, se a morir mi chiama
17. Perché mi balzi in seno... Ah, se il crudel periglio
18. Se gloria il crin ti cinse
19. Quell’orgoglioso sdegno

Act III

20. Giacché morir degg’io
21. Strider sento la procella
22. De’ più superbi il core
23. Pupille amate, non lagrimate
24. Sposo . . . Mia vita . . . Ah dove
25. Il gran Silla a Roma in seno

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