Ildegonda

January 12, 2019, 7:00 pm

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G. Morazzoni [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Today a footnote in a history full, mostly, of Italian, German and French names, there were Latin American composers considered mega-stars in the opera houses of the 19th century. Mexican composer Melesio Morales reached the height of his fame with his masterful opera Ildegonda. We will delve into this opera with a historical recording featuring Violeta Davalos, Raul Hernandez, and the Carlos Chavez Symphony Orchestra under Fernando Lozano.

Playlist

“Preludio”, from Ildegonda, by Melesio Morales

“La mia canzone serbasti”, from Illdegonda

“Quai memorie al traffito mio core…”, from Illdegonda

“Oh, figlio mio!”, from Illdegonda

“E il Padre ancor non rispose”, from Illdegonda

“Fa core! L’estreme tue parole”, from Illdegonda
Ildegonda: Violetta Davalos
Rizzardo Mazzafiori: Raúl Hernández
Rolando Gualderano: Ricardo Santín
Roggiero Guladerano: Edilberto Regalado
Ermenegildo Falsabiglia: Noé Colin
Orquesta Sinfónica Carlos Chávez; Coro de la Escuela Nacional de Música; Fernando Lozano, conductor