Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Modestas Pitrenas, Kaunas State Choir – I Lituani (2025) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

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Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Modestas Pitrenas, Kaunas State Choir – I Lituani (2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:48:54 minutes | 2,72 GB | Genre: Classical, Opera
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In 2020, the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra and the Kaunas State Choir, under the direction of Modestas Pitrėnas, came together at the National Philharmonic Hall in Vilnius for a remarkable recording of Amilcare Ponchielli’s opera I Lituani. This project marks the first professional recording of this work, highlighting Ponchielli’s significant contribution to 19th-century Italian opera and connecting deeply with Lithuanian heritage. Drawing inspiration from Adam Mickiewicz’s poem Konrad Wallenrod, the opera tells the story of medieval Lithuania’s resistance against the Teutonic Knights, exploring themes of freedom, national identity, and sacrifice. Ponchielli’s rich orchestration and Ghislanzoni’s powerful libretto create a dramatic musical experience that has now been captured with vibrant vocal performances and exquisite orchestration in this new recording. I Lituani, which premiered at La Scala in 1874, has long been recognized for its beautiful melodies and emotional depth. This recording revives a significant yet often overlooked masterpiece of Italian opera, offering a fresh perspective on Ponchielli’s profound musical and dramatic vision.

Tracklist:

1-01. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 1 – Sinfonia (06:51)
1-02. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 2 – “Orrenda vista!” (Albano) (03:56)
1-03. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 2 – “Quali novelle?” (Aldona, Albano) (01:21)
1-04. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 2 – “Preghiam pei vegliardi scorati” (Coro, Aldona, Albano) (05:06)
1-05. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 3 – “Walter, fratel…” (Aldona, Arnoldo, Albano, Coro) (02:12)
1-06. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 3 – “Fratelli: all’altare vi prosternate” (Aldona, Walter, Arnoldo, Albano, Coro) (03:32)
1-07. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 4 – “Mio vecchio Alban” (Walter, Albano) (01:44)
1-08. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 4 – “Sia benedetta l’ora” (Albano, Walter) (03:42)
1-09. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 5 – “Or va’ – qui Aldona rivedrò” (Walter, Aldona) (00:59)
1-10. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 5 – “Mia sposa” (Walter, Aldona) (04:54)
1-11. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 5 – “Come sposa un dì t’amai” (Aldona, Walter) (03:22)
1-12. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Prologue: No. 5 – “Come sposa un dì t’amai” (Aldona, Walter) (03:55)
2-01. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 6 – Allegro ma non tanto (00:50)
2-02. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 6 – “Nel gaudio salutiam” (Coro, Vitoldo) (05:08)
2-03. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 6 – “I Lituani!” (Coro, Duci, Vitoldo) (02:24)
2-04. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 6 – “Spirito Creator” (Teutoni, Coro, Arnoldo, Prigionieri, Vitoldo) (03:30)
2-05. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 7 – “Aprite il passo!” (Un araldo) (00:38)
2-06. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 7 – “Sul brando la mano” (Coro) (03:52)
2-07. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 7 – “Umil soldato della Croce” (Corrado, Coro, Vitoldo, Duci, Prigionieri, Teutoni) (06:25)
2-08. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 8 – “Ciò che udii… ciò che vidi…” (Arnoldo) (02:55)
2-09. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 8 – “O rimembranze” (Arnoldo) (03:37)
2-10. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 9 – “Affranta son…” (Aldona, Arnoldo) (03:19)
2-11. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 9 – “E voi la patria abbandonaste” (Aldona, Arnoldo) (02:08)
2-12. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 9 – “Là… delle suore ancella piansi” (Aldona, Arnoldo) (02:43)
2-13. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 9 – “Ebben… lo sappi…” (Arnoldo, Aldona) (01:49)
2-14. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 10 – “Ei qui respira…” (Aldona, Coro, Arnoldo) (00:28)
2-15. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 10 – “Sull’arpe volate” (Coro, Arnoldo, Albano) (01:49)
2-16. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 10 – “Ne ravvisi?” (Aldona, Albano) (00:50)
2-17. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act I: No. 10 – “Fermi, prudenti” (Aldona, Arnoldo, Albano, Coro) (01:55)
2-18. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 11 – “Esultiamo nel nome del Signor!” (Corrado, Vitoldo, Duci, Coro) (02:53)
2-19. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 11 – “Dal letargo” (Corrado, Coro) (02:17)
2-20. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 11 – Danza delle Schiave Andaluse (Coro) (04:46)
2-21. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 11 – “Del Lituano suol” (Albano, Corrado) (00:37)
2-22. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 11 – Danza delle Schiave Greche (Coro, Albano) (03:10)
2-23. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 11 – Danza Generale (Coro, Corrado) (01:51)
2-24. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 12 – “Ma di danze” (Corrado, Teutoni, Vitoldo) (02:40)
2-25. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 12 – “Sui Lituani” (Arnoldo, Coro, Corrado) (04:06)
2-26. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 13 – “Fuor dalla sala” (Vitoldo, Corrado, Aldona, Albano, Coro) (01:20)
2-27. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 13 – “Io lo riveggo” (Aldona, Corrado, Coro, Arnoldo, Albano, Vitoldo) (04:55)
2-28. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 13 – “Qui prigionier” (Corrado) (00:27)
2-29. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act II: No. 13 – “Nelle coppe il vin versate” (Corrado, Vitoldo, Duci, Coro, Aldona, Arnoldo, Albano) (01:36)
3-01. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 14 – Allegro impetuoso (00:37)
3-02. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 14 – “Ah! Pietà!” (Coro) (02:37)
3-03. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 14 – “Come lugubre” (Aldona) (02:41)
3-04. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 14 – “E da tre mesi io soffro” (Aldona) (01:00)
3-05. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 14 – “Per balze lontane” (Aldona) (03:55)
3-06. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 15 – “Aldona è là” (Albano, Corrado, Aldona) (01:33)
3-07. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 15 – “Mai più divisi” (Corrado, Aldona) (05:10)
3-08. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 15 – “Cielo! Qual suon?” (Corrado, Aldona, Coro) (02:31)
3-09. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 16 – “Pietà dei soffrenti” (Coro) (02:49)
3-10. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 16 – “Gran Dio” (Menestrello, Coro) (04:19)
3-11. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 16 – “Sciagura! Anatema!” (Coro, Aldona) (04:59)
3-12. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Albano!… Alban!” (Corrado, Albano) (03:01)
3-13. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Ma vivo non m’avran costoro” (Corrado, Albano, Coro) (01:24)
3-14. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Alla tua morte bevo” (Corrado, Albano) (01:13)
3-15. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Padre ti fui…” (Albano) (00:55)
3-16. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Sì… quest’estrema grazia” (Corrado) (02:25)
3-17. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Vivrò… – Mi benedici, o padre!” (Albano, Corrado) (01:08)
3-18. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Corrado Wallenrod… – Eccomi a voi!” (Coro, Corrado) (01:47)
3-19. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “I Lituani!” (Coro, Arnoldo, Aldona, Corrado, Albano) (01:16)
3-20. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Come potrei morir” (Corrado) (02:39)
3-21. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Walter! Mio Walter!” (Aldona, Coro, Albano) (01:03)
3-22. Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Act III: No. 17 – “Delle immortali vergini” (Coro, Aldona, Arnoldo, Albano, Vitoldo) (02:52)