La Forza del Destino: Selected Arias (Giuseppe Verdi, 1862)
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- Updated: 26 Sep 2014
La forza del destino (The Power of Fate, often translated The Force of Destiny) is an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi. The libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on a Spanish drama, Don Álvaro o la fuerza del sino (1835), by Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas, with a scene adapted from Friedrich Schiller's Wallensteins Lager. It was first performed at Saint Petersburg, Russia, in the Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre on 22 November [O.S. 10 November] 1862. La forza del destino is frequently performed, and there have been a number of complete recordings. In addition, the overture (to the revised version of the opera) is part of the standard repertoire for orchestras, often played as the opening piece at concerts. Verdi made other revisions, with additions by Antonio Ghislanzoni. The present version, which premiered at La Scala, Milan, on 27 February 1869, has become the "standard" performance version. The most important changes were a new overture (replacing a brief prelude); the addition of a final scene to Act 3, following the duel between Carlo and Alvaro; and a new ending, in which Alvaro remains alive, instead of throwing himself off a cliff to his death.
(00:00:00) Overture. Short highlight of the performance place (Munich) of this opera and a short overview of the story.
Act 1: In a Country State outside of Seville (Spain).
(00:07:29) Scene 1: The Marquis of Calatrava sweeftly farewells Leonora before going to sleep. Donna Leonora appears sad and worried.
(00:09:48) Scene 2: Leonora farewells herself from her land in view of her departure with Don Alvaro.
(00:14:30) Scene 3: Don Alvaro enters into her quarters and kisses Eleonora passionately. She manifests her wish to stay one more day at home.
(00:22:05) Scene 4: The Marquis enters the scene. Alvaro, as a sign of submission, leaves his pistol to fall on the floor, but it accidentally kills the Marquis.
Act 2: Hornachuelos village (Spain) and its neighborhood.
(00:24:15) Short prelude to Act 2.
(00:25:39) Scene 1: The dinner is ready at a tavern. Leonora, hidden behind a door, sees his brother in the role of a student, who is looking for her and Alvaro.
(00:26:54) Scene 2: Preziosilla enters the scene telling about the war in Italy.
(00:31:28) Scene 3: Pilgrims praying. Chorus sings. Eleonora tries to hide herself from her brother.
(00:35:08) Scene 4: Don Carlo tells about the murder of the Marquis and the escape of Alvaro and Leonora.
(00:37:57) Scene 5: Leonora asks for mercy to God.
(00:42:02) Scene 10: Padre Guardiano blesses Eleonora.
Act 3: At Velletri (Italy).
(00:52:24) Short prelude to Act 3. Chorus sings.
(00:56:51) Scene 1: Don Alvaro, of actually noble origin as descendant from an Incas King and European mother, remembers Eleonora and Seville, begging for her help as he believes she is dead.
(01:03:52) Scene 4: Don Alvaro, wounded, met Don Carlo who helps him. Both do not know each other.
(01:08:23) Scene 5: Don Carlo opens the valise of the still unconscious Don Alvaro, and finding his sister’s picture he realizes Alvaro's true identity.
(01:10:55) Scene 14: Tarantella for the troops. Preziosilla leads the troops in a chorus in praise of the military life (Rataplan, rataplan, della gloria – "Rum-tum-tum on the drum is the music that makes a soldier's martial spirit rise").
In the meantime, Don Alvaro meets Don Carlo who, revealing his true identity, tells him that Donna Eleonora is still alive. Holding a knife to threat Don Alvaro, Don Carlo claims he will kill his sister to restore the honor of his family.
Act 4: In the neighborhood of Hornachuelos.
(01:19:00) Short prelude to Act 4. Chorus sings.
(01:20:33) Scene 1: The monastery Don Alvaro has entered the monastery at Hornachuelos, near which is Leonora’s cave, under the name of Father Raphael. Don Carlo arrives and forces him to fight (Le minacce, i fieri accenti – "May the winds carry off with them").
(01:29:07) Scene 2: A desolate spot near Leonora's hermitage Leonora prays that she may find peace in death (Pace, pace mio Dio! – "Peace, O mighty Father, give me peace!"). Alvaro runs in, calling for help, having mortally wounded Carlo in their duel. The two lovers recognize each other. Leonora runs offstage to see her brother, who, when she bends over him, stabs her in the heart. Leonora returns with Padre Guardiano; he and Alvaro pray to heaven as she dies.
I warmly thank Katerina (http://www.youtube.com/profile_redirector/115891572582498450138) for her precious help in the preparation of this video.
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La forza del destino (The Power of Fate, often translated The Force of Destiny) is an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi. The libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on a Spanish drama, Don Álvaro o la fuerza del sino (1835), by Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas, with a scene adapted from Friedrich Schiller's Wallensteins Lager. It was first performed at Saint Petersburg, Russia, in the Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre on 22 November [O.S. 10 November] 1862. La forza del destino is frequently performed, and there have been a number of complete recordings. In addition, the overture (to the revised version of the opera) is part of the standard repertoire for orchestras, often played as the opening piece at concerts. Verdi made other revisions, with additions by Antonio Ghislanzoni. The present version, which premiered at La Scala, Milan, on 27 February 1869, has become the "standard" performance version. The most important changes were a new overture (replacing a brief prelude); the addition of a final scene to Act 3, following the duel between Carlo and Alvaro; and a new ending, in which Alvaro remains alive, instead of throwing himself off a cliff to his death.
(00:00:00) Overture. Short highlight of the performance place (Munich) of this opera and a short overview of the story.
Act 1: In a Country State outside of Seville (Spain).
(00:07:29) Scene 1: The Marquis of Calatrava sweeftly farewells Leonora before going to sleep. Donna Leonora appears sad and worried.
(00:09:48) Scene 2: Leonora farewells herself from her land in view of her departure with Don Alvaro.
(00:14:30) Scene 3: Don Alvaro enters into her quarters and kisses Eleonora passionately. She manifests her wish to stay one more day at home.
(00:22:05) Scene 4: The Marquis enters the scene. Alvaro, as a sign of submission, leaves his pistol to fall on the floor, but it accidentally kills the Marquis.
Act 2: Hornachuelos village (Spain) and its neighborhood.
(00:24:15) Short prelude to Act 2.
(00:25:39) Scene 1: The dinner is ready at a tavern. Leonora, hidden behind a door, sees his brother in the role of a student, who is looking for her and Alvaro.
(00:26:54) Scene 2: Preziosilla enters the scene telling about the war in Italy.
(00:31:28) Scene 3: Pilgrims praying. Chorus sings. Eleonora tries to hide herself from her brother.
(00:35:08) Scene 4: Don Carlo tells about the murder of the Marquis and the escape of Alvaro and Leonora.
(00:37:57) Scene 5: Leonora asks for mercy to God.
(00:42:02) Scene 10: Padre Guardiano blesses Eleonora.
Act 3: At Velletri (Italy).
(00:52:24) Short prelude to Act 3. Chorus sings.
(00:56:51) Scene 1: Don Alvaro, of actually noble origin as descendant from an Incas King and European mother, remembers Eleonora and Seville, begging for her help as he believes she is dead.
(01:03:52) Scene 4: Don Alvaro, wounded, met Don Carlo who helps him. Both do not know each other.
(01:08:23) Scene 5: Don Carlo opens the valise of the still unconscious Don Alvaro, and finding his sister’s picture he realizes Alvaro's true identity.
(01:10:55) Scene 14: Tarantella for the troops. Preziosilla leads the troops in a chorus in praise of the military life (Rataplan, rataplan, della gloria – "Rum-tum-tum on the drum is the music that makes a soldier's martial spirit rise").
In the meantime, Don Alvaro meets Don Carlo who, revealing his true identity, tells him that Donna Eleonora is still alive. Holding a knife to threat Don Alvaro, Don Carlo claims he will kill his sister to restore the honor of his family.
Act 4: In the neighborhood of Hornachuelos.
(01:19:00) Short prelude to Act 4. Chorus sings.
(01:20:33) Scene 1: The monastery Don Alvaro has entered the monastery at Hornachuelos, near which is Leonora’s cave, under the name of Father Raphael. Don Carlo arrives and forces him to fight (Le minacce, i fieri accenti – "May the winds carry off with them").
(01:29:07) Scene 2: A desolate spot near Leonora's hermitage Leonora prays that she may find peace in death (Pace, pace mio Dio! – "Peace, O mighty Father, give me peace!"). Alvaro runs in, calling for help, having mortally wounded Carlo in their duel. The two lovers recognize each other. Leonora runs offstage to see her brother, who, when she bends over him, stabs her in the heart. Leonora returns with Padre Guardiano; he and Alvaro pray to heaven as she dies.
I warmly thank Katerina (http://www.youtube.com/profile_redirector/115891572582498450138) for her precious help in the preparation of this video.
Music Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for non-profit purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
- published: 26 Sep 2014
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