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THE COMPLETE ERNANI 107
NUMBER SIZE 52490 Ernani—ActII. No. 15—Inarcion, cavalieri! (ToHorse,
Warriors!) Sala, Preve, La Scala Cho. 10 85087 Ernani— Act III. No. 16—o de’terd’ anni miei
(O Fleeting Shadows)—(Price $3) Campanari 12
52491 Ernani—dAct III. No. 17—Si ridesti il leon di
Castiglia (Rouse the Lion of Castille) La Scala Cho. 10 58372 Ernani—Act III. No. 18—0 sommo Carlo (Noble
Carlos) Grisi, Sangiorgi, Cigada and Chorus 12 52492 Ernani—Act IV. No. 19—Festa da Ballo—Oh! come
felici (Hail Hour of Gladness) La Scala Chorus 10 58373 Ernani—Act IV. No. 20—Ferna, crudel (Stay Thee,
My Lord) Bernacchi, Colazza and de Luna 12
I PAGLIACCI (The Players)
Dramatic Opera in Two Acts Music and Libretto by Ruggiero Leoncavallo
The Victor Company takes pleasure in announcing Leoncayallo’s famous two-act musical drama, recorded especially for the Victor under the personal direction of the composer. Every record in the series (with the exception of Albani’s Vesti la giuhba) was made in the presence of Signor Leoncavallo, and the music conducted by him, a feature which should make this collection ever valuable and unique. Any question arising in future concerning the composer’s intentions in regard to the opera may be decided by reference to this performance as he himself conducted it. This advantage would have been priceless with regard to many well-known operas of the past, as it would have settled many controversies. But now, by means of the Victor, the composer’s ideas may be imperishably recorded.
The artists selected by Signor Leoncavallo to interpret his great work are well known and most competent ones. Mme. Huguet, one of Italy’s most beloved prima donne, has a voice of ample range and power, and sings the music of Nedda most beautifully. Cigada’s Tonio is a remarkable performance, the richness and beauty of his voice being especially noticeable in the Prologue and the duet with Nedda. As Canio a choice of tenors is offered, the more delicate voice of Barbaini being contrasted with the splendid fire and intensity of Paoli’s singing. Badini as Silvie is fully adequate, while the smaller parts are well filled. Nothing need be said about the orchestra and chorus of La Scala, as their reputation is world wide.
Leoncayallo’s beautiful opera is admirably suited for reproduction on the Victor, and while listening to the singing of the artists who have rendered these dramatic scenes, no great imagination is required to picture the various situations.
The complete series of sixteen records, comprising all the most interesting music of the opera and picturing the whole story of the drama, is priced as follows:
Complete Series (with Barbaini as Canio in records 14 and 15), $24.10.
Complete Series (with Paoli as Canio in records 14 and 15), $27.10.
Caruso’s Vesti la giubba (No. 88061) may be substituted for that of Albani at an additional price of $1.50.
Any record in the series may be purchased separately if desired—those beginning 58 are $1.00 each; the remainder have the price marked.
All records in this series are made with orchestra accompaniment.