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Guillaume Tell (William Tell) is an opera in four acts by Gioachino Rossini to a French libretto by Etienne de Jouy and Hippolyte Bis, based on Friedrich Schiller's play Wilhelm Tell. La cambiale di matrimonio ( The Bill of Marriage or The Marriage Contract) is a one-act Operatic farsa comica by Gioachino Rossini to L'equivoco stravagante ( The Curious Misunderstanding) is an Operatic Dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioacchino Rossini to an Italian L'inganno felice ( The Fortunate Deception) is an Opera in one act by Gioachino Rossini with a Libretto by Giuseppe Maria Foppa Ciro in Babilonia ossia La caduta di Baldassare ( Cyrus in Babylon or The Downfall of Belshazzar) in an Opera in two acts by Gioachino Rossini La scala di seta (The Silken Ladder or Die seidene Leiter is an Operatic farsa comica in one act by Gioachino Demetrio e Polibio (Demetrius and Polybius is a two-act Operatic dramma serio by Gioachino Rossini to a Libretto by Vincenzina Viganò-Mombelli La pietra del paragone ( The Touchstone) is an Opera, or Melodramma giocoso in two acts by Gioacchino Rossini ' L’occasione fa il ladro ossia Il cambio della valigia' (' Opportunity Makes a Thief or The Exchanged Suitcase') is an Opera ( burletta per musica or Il signor Bruschino ossia Il figlio per azzardo (Signor Bruschino or The Gambling Son is a one act Operatic farce (farsa giocosa per musica Tancredi is an Opera in two acts by composer Gioachino Rossini and Librettist Gaetano Rossi, based on Voltaire 's play L'italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers is an Operatic Dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioachino Rossini Aureliano in Palmira is an Operatic dramma serio in two acts written by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian Libretto probably Il turco in Italia ( The Turk in Italy) is an Opera in two acts by Gioachino Rossini. Sigismondo is an Operatic 'dramma' in two act by Gioacchino Rossini to an Italian Libretto by Giuseppe Maria Foppa. Elisabetta regina d'Inghilterra, ( Elizabeth Queen of England) is a dramma per musica or opera in two acts by Gioachino Rossini, Torvaldo e Dorliska ( Torvaldo and Dorliska) is an Operatic dramma semiserio in two act by Gioacchino Rossini to an Italian The Barber of Seville or The Useless Precaution ( Il barbiere di Siviglia ossia L'inutile precauzione) is an Opera buffa in two acts by La gazzetta ossia Il matrimonio per concorso ( The Newspaper or The Marriage Contest is an Opera buffa by Gioachino Rossini. Otello is an Opera in three acts by Gioacchino Rossini to an Italian Libretto by Francesco Maria Berio di Salsi based on Shakespeare La Cenerentola ossia La bontà in trionfo ( Cinderella or Goodness Triumphant) is an Operatic Dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioacchino "The Thieving Magpie" redirects here For the Marillion album of the same name see The Thieving Magpie (album La gazza ladra Armida is an Opera (dramma per musica in two acts by Gioacchino Rossini to an Italian Libretto by Giovanni Schmidt, based Adelaide di Borgogna ossia Ottone re d'Italia ( Adelaide of Burgundy or Otto King of Italy) is a two-act Opera composed by Gioacchino Mosè in Egitto (known in the French version as Moïse et Pharaon ou Le passage de la Mer Rouge) ( Moses and Pharaoh or The Passage to the Red Ricciardo e Zoraide ( Ricciardo and Zoraide) is an Opera in two act by Gioacchino Rossini to an Italian Libretto by Adina is an operatic Farsa in one act by Gioachino Rossini with a Libretto by Gherardo Bevilacqua-Aldobrandini. Ermione is a tragic Opera (azione tragica in two acts by Gioacchino Rossini to an Italian Libretto by Andrea Leone Eduardo e Cristina is an Operatic 'dramma' in two acts by Gioacchino Rossini to an Italian Libretto originally written by Giovanni La donna del lago ( The Lady of the Lake) is an Opera by Gioachino Rossini with a Libretto by Andrea Leone Tottola Bianca e Falliero ossia Il consiglio dei tre (Bianca and Falliero or The Counsel of Three is a two-act Operatic Melodramma by Gioachino Maometto secondo is an opera in two acts by Gioachino Rossini, to an Italian libretto by Cesare della Valle based on his earlier play Anna Erizo. Matilde di Shabran (1821 ossia Bellezza e cuor di ferro ( Matilde of Shabran or Beauty with a Heart of Iron) is a Melodramma Zelmira is an Opera in two acts by Gioacchino Rossini to a libretto by Andrea Leone Tottola. Semiramide is an Opera in two acts by Gioacchino Rossini. The Libretto was written by Gaetano Rossi, based on Voltaire 's Il viaggio a Reims ossia L'albergo del giglio d'oro ( The Journey to Reims or The Hotel of the Golden Fleur-de-lis) is an Operatic Dramma Le siège de Corinthe ( The Siege of Corinth) is an Opera in three acts by Gioacchino Rossini to a French Libretto Ivanhoé is an 1826 Pastiche Opera in three acts with music by Gioachino Rossini to a French -language libretto by Emile Deschamps and Gabriel-Gustave Mosè in Egitto (known in the French version as Moïse et Pharaon ou Le passage de la Mer Rouge) ( Moses and Pharaoh or The Passage to the Red Le comte Ory is an Opera written by Gioacchino Rossini in 1828. Opera is an art form in which Singers and Musicians perform a Dramatic work (called an opera which combines a text (called a Libretto A libretto is the text used in an extended Musical work such as an Opera, Operetta, Masque, sacred or secular Oratorio and Victor-Joseph Étienne de Jouy ( October 19, 1764 – September 4, 1846) French Dramatist, was born at Versailles Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller krɪstɔf friːtʁɪç fɔn ʃɪləʁ/ʃɪlɐ (10 November 1759 9 May 1805 was a German Poet, Philosopher William Tell (German Wilhelm Tell) is a drama written by Friedrich Schiller in 1804 It was first performed at the Paris Opéra on August 3, 1829. The Académie Royale de Musique (French - Royal Academy of Music; first known as the Académie d’opéra) was the Music academy of Ancien regime Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. For the game see 1829 (board game. Year 1829 ( MDCCCXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display Based on the legend of William Tell, this opera was Rossini's last, even though the composer lived for nearly forty more years. William Tell (;)
The opera's length, roughly four hours of music, and casting requirements, such as the high range required for the tenor part, have contributed to the difficulty of producing the work. [1] When it is performed, it is often heavily cut. Performances have been given in both French and Italian.
Other, political, concerns have contributed to the varying fortunes of the work. In Italy, because the work glorified a revolutionary figure against authority, the opera encountered difficulties with the Italian censors, and the number of productions in Italy was limited. The Teatro San Carlo produced the opera in 1833, but then did not give another production for around 50 years. The Teatro di San Carlo is an Opera house in Naples, Italy. It is the oldest continuously active such venue in Europe and it is recognized as a The first Venice production, at the Teatro La Fenice, was not until 1856. Teatro La Fenice ("The Phoenix " is an Opera house in Venice, Italy. By contrast, in Vienna, in spite of censorship issues there, the Vienna Court Opera gave 422 performances over the years 1830-1907. [2]
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Overture
Today, the opera is remembered mostly for its famous overture. The Overture to the opera William Tell, especially its high-energy finale is a very familiar work composed by Gioachino Rossini. Overture ( French ouverture meaning opening in Music is the instrumental introduction to a Dramatic choral or occasionally [3] Its high-energy finale is particularly familiar through its use in the American radio and television shows of The Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger is an American, long-running Old-time radio and early Television show created by George W The overture falls into four parts, each segueing into the next:
- Prelude - a slow passage starting with a passage for five cellos
- Storm - a dynamic section played by full orchestra
- Ranz des Vaches (call to the dairy cows) - featuring the Cor anglais (English horn)
- Finale - ultra-dynamic "cavalry charge" galop heralded by trumpets and played by full orchestra. The violoncello (abbreviated to cello, or 'cello, plural cellos or celli —the c is tʃ A Ranz des Vaches or Kuhreihen is a simple Melody traditionally played on the horn by the Swiss Alpine herdsmen as they drove their The cor anglais, or English horn, is a Double reed Woodwind Musical instrument in the Oboe family In Dance, the galop, named after the fastest running gait of a horse (see gallop) a shortened version of the original term galoppade, is a lively country
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, August 3, 1829 (Conductor: François Antoine Habeneck) |
|---|---|---|
| Guillaume Tell | baritone | Henri-Bernard Dabadie |
| Hedwige, his wife | mezzo-soprano | Mlle Mori |
| Jemmy, his son | soprano | Louise-Zulme Dabadie |
| Mathilde, a Hapsburg princess | soprano | Laure Cinti-Damoreau |
| Arnold Melcthal | tenor | Adolphe Nourrit |
| Melcthal, his father | bass | Bonel |
| Gesler, the Austrian Governor of the cantons of Uri and Schwyz |
bass | Alexandre Prévost |
| Walter Furst | bass | Nicolas Levasseur |
| Ruodi, a fisherman | tenor | Alexis Dupont |
| Leuthold, a shepherd | bass | Ferdinand Prévôt |
| Rodolphe, Captain of Gesler's guard | tenor | Jean-Étienne Massol |
| A hunter | baritone | Beltrame Pouilley |
| Peasants, shepherds, knights, pages, ladies, soldiers | ||
Synopsis
- Place: Switzerland
- Time: 14th century
Prior to the start of the opera, Arnold, son of the Swiss leader Melcthal, has rescued Mathilde, an Austrian princess, from drowning. François Antoine Habeneck ( January 22, 1781 &ndash February 8, 1849) was a French violinist and conductor. This article is related to a series of articles under the main article Voice type. Henri-Bernard Dabadie ( January 19, 1797, Pau - May1853 Paris) was a French Baritone, particularly associated with Rossini This article is related to a series of articles under the main article Voice type. This article is related to a series of articles under the main article Voice type. Habsburg Monarchy (alternatively Habsburg Empire) refers to the territories ruled by the Austrian branch of the House of Habsburg, and then by the successor Laura Cinti-Damoreau ( February 6, 1801, Paris - February 25, 1863, Chantilly) was a French Soprano particularly The tenor is the highest male voice within the Modal register, just above the Baritone voice Adolphe Nourrit ( March 3 1802 &ndash March 7 1839) was a French operatic Tenor, Librettist, and Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Uri (German) is one of the 26 Cantons of Switzerland. It is located in Central Switzerland. Schwyz ( German) is a canton in central Switzerland between the Alps in the south Lake Lucerne in the east and Lake Zurich Nicolas Levasseur ( March 9, 1791 - December 7, 1871) was a French bass, particularly associated with Rossini roles Ferdinand Prévôt (c 1800 - died Paris ? 1857 ? was an French Operatic Baritone. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation In spite of the political situation, Arnold and Mathilde have fallen in love.
Act 1
It is the day of the Shepherd Festival, in May, near Lake Lucerne. Per tradition, Melchtal blesses the couples at the celebration. However, Arnold excludes himself from this privilege, as he is torn between his love for his country and his love for Mathilde. Horn fanfares interrupt the festival, and herald the arrival of Gesler, the Austrian Governor, whom the Swiss detest. Leuthold then enters, pursued by Gesler's forces. One of Gesler's soldiers has attempted to assault Leuthold's daughter, and Leuthold killed the soldier to defend her. He wishes to escape, and the lake is the only route. William Tell offers his assistance. Gesler’s guards arrive, led by Rodolphe. Leuthold manages to escape with the help of Tell, but as reprisal, Gesler's guards take Melcthal prisoner.
Act 2
In a valley by a lake, Arnold and Mathilde meet and again pledge their love. Tell and Walter arrive, and inform Arnold that Gesler has ordered the execution of Melcthal. Arnold vows vengeance. Arnold, Tell and Walter swear an oath to liberate Switzerland. They inspire the cantons to unite in this quest.
Act 3
At the market-place in Altdorf, the day is the hundredth anniversary of Austrian rule in Switzerland. In commemoration, Gesler has had his hat placed on top of a pole and the Swiss are ordered to pay homage to the hat. Tell arrives with his son Jemmy. Tell refuses to honour the hat. Gesler recognises Tell as the man who saved Leuthold, and wants to punish him somehow. He orders Tell to shoot an apple from Jemmy’s head, in the hope that Tell will harm his son. Tell is successful in piercing the apple, and tells Gesler that had the shot failed, he would have used his next arrow against him. Gesler orders Tell to be arrested.
Act 4
A Swiss rebel army arrives, and battle ensues. Tell kills Gesler with an arrow through the heart. The Swiss emerge victorious. Mathilde and Arnold, secure in their love, reunite at the close.
Noted arias
- "Asile héréditaire" (Arnold)
- "Sois immobile" (Tell)
- "Sombre forêt" (Mathilde)
Selected recordings
- Myto 3 MCD 001. 216 (1956 broadcast, with cuts, sung in Italian): Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gianni Jaia, Giuseppe Modesti, Ivan Jardi, Jolanda Mancini, Giannella Borelli, Antonio Pirino, Sergio Nicolai, Enrico Campi, Anita Cerquetti, Tommaso Soley, Sergio Liliani; Chorus and Orchestra of Radio Italiana, Milan; Mario Rossi, conductor[2] [4]
- Great Opera Performances 715-CD 3 (1965 performance, sung in Italian): Giangiacomo Guelfi, Leyla Gencer, Gianni Raimondi, Leyla Bersiani, Annamaria Rota, Enrico Campi, Paolo Washington, Bruno Marangoni, Pietro Bottazzo, Silvano Pagliuca, Mario Guggia; Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro San Carlo, Naples; Fernando Previtali, conductor[1]
- EMI Classics 7 69951 2 (sung in French): Gabriel Bacquier, Montserrat Caballé, Nicolai Gedda, Mady Mesplé, Jocelyene Taillon, Louis Hendrikx, Kolos Kovacs, Gwynne Howell, Charles Burles, Nicholas Christou, Ricardo Cassinelli, Leslie Fyson; Ambrosian Opera Chorus; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Lamberto Gardelli, conductor[1]
- Decca Classics 437 154-2 (sung in Italian): Sherill Milnes, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Della Jones, Elizabeth Connell, Ferruccio Mazzoli, Nicolai Ghiaurov, John Tomlinson Cesar Antonio Suarez, Richard van Allan, Piero de Palma; John Noble; Ambrosian Opera Chorus; National Philharmonic Orchestra; Riccardo Chailly, conductor[1]
- Philips 422 391-2: Giorgio Zancanaro, Cheryl Studer, Chris Merritt, Giorgio Surjan, Franco de Grandis, Amelia Felle, Luciana d'Intino, Vittorio Terranova, Alberto Noli, Luigi Roni, Ernesto Gavazzi, Ernesto Panariello; Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, Milan; Riccardo Muti, conductor[5]
References
- ^ a b c d Fregosi, William (1993). The German Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (born 28 May 1925 is a German singer and conductor of Classical music, one of the most famous Maria de Montserrat Viviana Concepció Caballé i Folc, better known as Montserrat Caballé (born April 12 1933) is a Spanish Catalan The Swedish Tenor Nicolai Gedda (born July 11, 1925) is a famous Opera singer and recitalist The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ( RPO) is a British Orchestra based in London. Lamberto Gardelli ( November 8, 1915 - July 17, 1998) was an Italian conductor particularly associated with the Italian Opera Sherrill Milnes (born January 10, 1935) is an American operatic Baritone most famous for his Verdi roles Mirella Freni (born 27 February 1935 as Mirella Fregni is an Italian Opera Soprano much admired for the youthful WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes. Thank you--> Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI ( October 12, Della Jones ( April 13, 1946) is a Welsh Mezzo-soprano, particularly well-known for her interpretations of works by Händel, Mozart Nicolai Ghiaurov (or Nikolai Gjaurov, Николай Гяуров ( September 13, 1929 &ndash June 2 2004) was a Bulgarian John Tomlinson may refer to John Tomlinson (educationalist (1932&ndash2005 British educationalist John Tomlinson (singer (born 1946 WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Riccardo Chailly (ʃɑ Giorgio Zancanaro ( May 9, 1939) is an Italian Baritone, particularly associated with the Italian repertory especially Verdi. Cheryl Studer (born October 24, 1955) is a Grammy Award winning American Dramatic soprano who has sung at many of the world's major Chris Merritt is the name of Chris Merritt (songwriter (born 1982 songwriter pianist and singer Chris Merritt (opera singer (born WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Riccardo Muti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (b "Guglielmo Tell. Gioachino Rossini". The Opera Quarterly 9 (4): 259-264.
- ^ a b Braunstein, Joseph (1952). "Reviews of Records - Rossini: William Tell". The Musical Quarterly 38 (4): 667-671.
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