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Mascagni: L'Amico FritzBerlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra, Alberto Veronesi Conductor
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Written in 1891, immediately after the success of Cavalleria rusticana, Mascagni's lyric comedy L'amico Fritz inhabits a musical and dramatic world very different from that of its predecessor. In place of the sizzling Sicilian theatricality of earlier tragedy, it offers a pastoral, temperate, and decidedly undramatic take on a gentle Tuscan romance. Frequently characterized as "charming," it has hovered around the periphery of the repertoire, but has never quite established itself. This recording is taken from a live concert performance made in 2008 at Deutsche Oper Berlin, and features Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorgiu in the leading roles. While neither singer is in absolutely top form, for the most part they deliver satisfying and deeply felt performances. Alagna tends to sing with verismo mannerisms—slides and sobs—that seem out of place in this particular opera, and sometimes when he's at full volume, a distressing wobble sets in. Gheorgiu's performance is warmly lyrical and strongly characterized, but she doesn't have the sheen that's typical of her best work. Mezzo-soprano Laura Polverelli and George Petean are very fine in supporting roles. Alberto Veronesi leads the Orchestra and Chorus of Deutsche Oper Berlin in a spirited account of the score. Deutsche Grammophon's sound is well balanced and clean. While this may not be the ideal version of the L'amico Fritz, its overall strengths and solid production values make it a contender as an introduction to the opera. © Stephen Eddins, All Music Guide
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica) Work
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 1 | Act I. Preludietto | 3:38 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica)...Act 1 Work
14:20
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 2 | 2.Ma questa è una pazzia! | 5:04 |
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| 3 | 3.Son pochi fiori | 3:12 |
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| 4 | 4.Orsù, vieni tra noi, al fianco mio | 2:06 |
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| 5 | 5.Chi mai sarà? | 3:58 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica) Work
4:06
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
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| 6 | Act I. Laceri, miseri | 2:24 |
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| 7 | Act I. Viva lo zingaro! | 1:42 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica)...Act 1 Work
4:13
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George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
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| 8 | 8.Per voi, ghiottoni inutili | 1:06 |
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| 9 | 9.Il suo sermone è splendido! | 0:44 |
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| 10 | 10.Son gli orfanelli | 2:23 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica) Work
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 11 | Act II. Andantino con moto | 0:54 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica)...Act 2 Work
6:47
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 12 | 1.Ah! le belle ciliege! | 4:42 |
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| 13 | 2.Bel cavalier, che vai per la foresta | 2:05 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica) Work
8:16
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
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| 14 | Act II. Suzel, buon dì. | 4:01 |
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| 15 | Act II. Tutto tace | 4:15 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica)...Act 2 Work
11:17
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 16 | 5.Oh! chi è che giunge? | 2:09 |
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| 17 | 6.Vediamo un po'! | 3:06 |
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| 18 | 7.Faceasi vecchio Abramo | 6:02 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica) Work
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 19 | Act II. Come va? | 2:19 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica)...Act 2 Work
5:02
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 20 | 9.Quale strano turbamento | 1:14 |
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| 21 | 10.Fritz, noi partiamo. Addio! | 0:38 |
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| 22 | 11.Che più s'aspetta? | 3:10 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica) Work
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 1 | Act III. Intermezzo | 4:30 |
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Pietro Mascagni ComposerL'amico Fritz (commedia lyrica)...Act 3 Work
24:42
Roberto Alagna Tenor,
Alberto Veronesi Conductor,
George Petean Baritone,
Laura Polverelli Mezzo-Soprano,
Angela Gheorghiu Soprano,
Berlin Opera Orchestra Orchestra,
Deutschen Opernchor Berlin Chorus/Choir
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| 2 | 2a.Tutto ho tentato | 2:44 |
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| 3 | 2b.Buon giorno, Fritz! | 1:26 |
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| 4 | 3.O pallida, che un giorno mi guardasti | 3:00 |
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| 5 | 4.O amore, o bella luce del core | 2:21 |
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| 6 | 5.L'amico Fritz fantastica d'amore! | 1:56 |
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| 7 | 6.Povero Fritz, l'amore in te si desta | 1:40 |
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| 8 | 7.Non mi resta che il pianto ed il dolore | 1:49 |
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| 9 | 8.Come s'è fatta pallida! | 1:40 |
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| 10 | 9.Ah! ditela per me quella parola | 5:24 |
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| 11 | 10.Amici, ho vinto, ho vinto! | 0:51 |
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| 12 | 11.Tu sposi, Fritz? | 1:51 |
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