Verdi: Nabucco

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Opera in English is here fully justified by virtue of an excellent cast all-round who let us hear every word of the old, trusted translation by Norman Tucker and Tom Hammond, pioneers of giving... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Release Date: 30th Oct 2006
Catalogue No: CHAN3136
Label: Chandos
Series: Opera in English
Length: 2 hours 5 minutes

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Verdi: Nabucco (Sung in English)

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Alan Opie (baritone), Leonardo Capalbo (tenor), Alastair Miles (bass), Susan Patterson (soprano), Jane Irwin (mezzo-soprano), Dean Robinson (bass), Paul Wade (tenor), Camilla Roberts (soprano)
Opera North Chorus, Orchestra of Opera North
David Parry
Recorded: September 2005 - July 2006
Recording Venue: Leeds Town Hall

Overture

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Opening Chorus: The glory of Israel is shattered and broken (Hebrews, Levites, Hebrew Maidens)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Cavatina: Take heart, oh my children! (Zachariah, Chorus)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Cavatina: When on the shores of Egypt, we called on Him to save us (Zachariah, Chorus)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Cavatina: What a tumult! (Chorus, Ismael, Zachariah)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Cavatina: As the shadows before the sunlight (Zachariah, Chorus)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Recitative: Fenena! Oh, my beloved! (Ismael, Fenena)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Terzettino: Jehovah falls before us! (Abigail, Fenena, Ismael)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Terzettino: Once I loved you, for your devotion (Abigail, Ismael, Fenena)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Chorus: Have you seen him? (Hebrew Women, Elders, Levites, Women, Soldiers, Zachariah, Chorus)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Finale: Long live Nabucco! (Abigail, Chorus, Zachariah, Ismael)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Finale: Profaner! You shall not enter! (Zachariah, Nabucco)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Finale: Tremble, you madmen, yes, tremble before my anger! (Nabucco, Fenena, Anna, Ismael, Zachariah, Hebrews, Levites, Abigail)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Finale: You slaves, bow down before me! (Nabucco, Zachariah, Ismael)

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Part I: In Jerusalem: Finale: Now my wrath, restrained no longer (Nabucco, Abigail, Anna, Fenena, Ismael, Zachariah, Hebrews)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Scene and Aria: You have betrayed me, O king accursed … (Abigail)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Aria: The sweet fire of love's enchantment (Abigail)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Who approaches? (High Priest, Abigail, Followers)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: On the golden throne of Assyria (Abigail, Followers, High Priest)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: The Prayer: Come, stand beside me, the word of God (Zachariah)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: The Prayer: Through Thy servant Thou proclaimest Thy commandments (Zachariah)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Chorus of Levites: Who is there? (Levites, Ismael)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Chorus of Levites: Woe to the traitor, he is accursed (Levites, Ismael)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Finale: Stay your anger, oh, my brothers! (Anna, Chorus of Levites, Zachariah)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Finale: But what means this disturbance? (Fenena, Ismael, Zachariah, Levites, Abdullah, High Priest, Abigail, Nabucco)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Finale: The moment approaches of man's retribution (Nabucco, Abigail)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Finale: Hear your King! (Nabucco, Fenena, High Priest, Zachariah, Chorus of Soldiers)

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Part II: The Blasphemy: Finale: Who has stolen my crown and sceptre? (Nabucco, Zachariah, Abigail)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Opening Chorus: Great and mighty Queen of all Assyria (Chorus)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Recitative: Most noble lady, mighty ruler of Assyria (High Priest, Abigail, Nabucco, Abdullah)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Duet: Woman … who are you? (Nabucco, Abigail)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Duet: Grey-haired and feeble, behold me (Nabucco, Abigail)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Duet: Ah, that sound! (Nabucco, Abigail)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Duet: Oh, have pity on a father in his madness! (Nabucco, Abigail)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Chorus of Hebrew Slaves: Speed your journey, my thoughts and my longings (Hebrews)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Finale: Why lament ye? (Zachariah)

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Part III: The Prophecy: Finale: In the darkness I see all the future (Zachariah, Chorus)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: Prelude, Scene and Aria: Am I awake or dreaming? (Nabucco, Chorus)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: Lord God of Judah! (Nabucco)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: Open to me, you shall not stay me! (Nabucco, Abdullah, Soldiers)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: The false, perfidious enemy (Abdullah, Chorus, Nabucco)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: Funeral March and Prayer: Go! The martyr's crown of honour will be yours (Zachariah)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: Funeral March and Prayer: Lo! The sky has opened above me! (Fenena)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: Finale: Long live Nabucco! (Chorus, High Priest, Nabucco, Anna, Fenena, Ismael, Zachariah, Chorus of Hebrews)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: Finale: Lord God of Israel … (Fenena, Ismael, Nabucco, Zachariah, Chorus)

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Part IV: The Broken Idol: Finale: My strength … is falling … my death is near … (Abigail, Hebrews)

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2010

Opera in English is here fully justified by virtue of an excellent cast all-round who let us hear every word of the old, trusted translation by Norman Tucker and Tom Hammond, pioneers of giving works in the vernacular. But perhaps the most convincing reason for acquiring this set is the superb singing of the Opera North Chorus, who are in a sense this work's heroes. From start to finish they sing wholeheartedly and make the most of the text.
Heading the cast is Alan Opie, perhaps giving his best performance to date on disc. He reveals every facet of the troubled king's character. His early wilfulness, followed by madness and then his conversion to Jehovah, are all depicted with an unerring feeling for every word of the text. Of course the core of the opera comes in the great Act 3 duet with Abigail, then the noble solo 'Lord God of Judah', which Opie sings with proper sorrow and contrition.
In the duet he is partnered by Susan Patterson.
She conveys every bit of the anti-heroine's scheming and unforgiving character, sings pretty much all of her taxing part with firm, full tone, then at the close shows suitable remorse in the Act 3 finale. As the one truly upright character, Zachariah, Alastair Miles proves his pre-eminence among British basses today in Verdi: every note of his two solos is sung with strength and a feeling for line, and he is as happy on high as below. Fenena is well served by Jane Irwin's lovely mezzo, shining forth in her Act 3 solo ending with a glorious high A.
The one disappointment is the rather feeble Ismael, but he doesn't play a very big part in proceedings.
David Parry makes the most of Verdi's early, rudimentary style, conducting the piece for all its worth, supported finely by the Opera North Orchestra. We have the customary slightly over-reverberant Chandos sound, which at times favours the chorus and band at the expense of the soloists, but that is a minor blemish on a truly exemplary performance.

At last. British baritone Alan Opie confirms that he is, as his fans have long maintained, one of the few truly great Verdi baritones of his generation. From his first, majestic entrance, through to his compassionate, legato-laced redemption, Opie need fear no comparison with any rivals (OK, Tito Gobbi had that unforgettable bite in the voice, but in every other respect Opie is even his equal). Alongside him, Susan Patterson reaches grand, characterful heights as Abigail, while Alastair Miles is a granite-voiced Zachariah. Under David Parry’s superb conducting, the whole set reeks of theatricality, verve and true Verdian style

2010 edition

one of the best in the long series promoted by Sir Peter Moores. Alan Opie is at his finest in the title-role...Other principals are are first rate...[The chorus] are outstanding, with David Parry drawing crisp, incisive performances from singers and orchestra, while Chandos sound is weighty and well balanced.

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