Rossini: Moïse et Pharaon (1827 Paris version) (complete opera)
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GIOACHINO ROSSINI
Rossini: Moïse et Pharaon (1827 Paris version) (complete opera)
Baurzhan Anderzhanov, Elisa Balbo, Randall Bills, Alexey Birkus, Albane Carrère, Silvia Dalla Benetta / Virtuosi Brunensis, Fabrizio Maria Carminati
[ Naxos / 3 CD ]
Release Date: Friday 14 August 2020
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Following the French theatre tradition for spectacular biblical dramas during Lent, Rossini's Moïse was an incredible success at its Parisian premiere in 1827, and the opera is presented here in its complete form. Alongside power struggles and miracles, there develops a love story between Pharaoh's son Aménophis and the Israelite Anaï, though the main narrative is that of the Exodus from Egypt: Rossini's riveting score with its spellbinding finales culminates in the parting of the waves of the Red Sea. In this single work, Rossini laid the foundations of grand opera, and it is widely considered to be among his greatest achievements.
