"Harold en Italie Harold en Italie, Symphonie en quatre parties avec un alto principal (English: Harold in Italy, Symphony in Four Parts with Viola Obbligato), Op. 16, H. 68, a symphony with soloistic viola by Hector Berlioz, written in 1834. Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840) encouraged Berlioz (1803–1869) to write ""Harold en Italie"". The two first met after a concert of Berlioz’s works conducted by Narcisse Girard on 22 December 1833, three years after the premiere of Berlioz’s ""Symphonie fantastique"". According to Berlioz' Memoires, Paganini had acquired a ""superb viola"", a Stradivarius (the so-called ""Paganini-Mendelssohn"" ) — ""But I have no suitable"
"""Harold en Italie"" at the Moscow Conservatory under the composer's baton. In 1874, lung disease forced him to stop working. He was succeeded at Moscow Conservatory by Jan Hřímalý. He died on the way to a spa in Meran, in near Bolzano, and is interred in the Vyšehrad cemetery. His son Váša Laub (1857–1911) was also a violinist and composer. Ferdinand Laub Ferdinand Laub (January 19, 1832March 17, 1875) was a Czech violinist and composer. Laub was born in Prague from a German Bohemian family which had assimilated into the ethnic Czech community. His father Erasmus (1794–1865) arranged for Ferdinand's"
"he could not write a brilliantly virtuoso work, and began composing what he called a symphony with viola obbligato, ""Harold in Italy"". As he foresaw, Paganini found the solo part too reticent – ""There's not enough for me to do here; I should be playing all the time"" – and the violist at the premiere in November 1834 was Chrétien Urhan. Until the end of 1835 Berlioz had a modest stipend as a laureate of the Prix de Rome. His earnings from composing were neither substantial nor regular, and he supplemented them by writing music criticism for the Parisian press."
"technical difficulty"", and that the singers were not especially co-operative. A weak libretto and unsatisfactory staging exacerbated the poor reception. The opera had only four complete performances, three in September 1838 and one in January 1839. Berlioz said that the failure of the piece meant that the doors of the Opéra were closed to him for the rest of his career – which they were, except for a commission to arrange a Weber score in 1841. Shortly after the failure of the opera, Berlioz had a great success as composer-conductor of a concert at which ""Harold in Italy"" was given"
"Giove in Argo Giove in Argo (""Jupiter in Argos"", HWV A14) is an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel. It is one of Handel's three pasticcio works made up of music and arias from his previous operas. The libretto was written by Antonio Maria Lucchini. The opera was first performed at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, London, on 1 May 1739. The libretto by the Venetian poet Lucchini had been written for a setting by Antonio Lotti in Dresden in 1717. Handel might have heard Lotti's opera on his visit to Dresden in 1719, where the famous Senesino sang the part"
"finally pardons Asteria, Andronico, and Bajazet. The opera concludes with a love duet between Tamerlano and Irene, and the chorus sings of love's ability to save light from the dark. The German-born Handel, after spending some of his early career composing operas and other pieces in Italy, settled in London, where in 1711 he had brought Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an"
"than in any former drama since the dissolution of the Royal Academy of Music in 1728.” The opera is scored for flute, two oboes, bassoon, two horns, strings, and continuo (cello, lute, harpsichord). Arianna in Creta Arianna in Creta (""Ariadne in Crete"", HWV 32) is an opera seria in three acts by George Frideric Handel. The Italian-language libretto was adapted by Francis Colman from Pietro Pariati's ""Arianna e Teseo"", a text previously set by Nicola Porpora in 1727 and Leonardo Leo in 1729. The opera was first given at the King's Theatre in London on 26 January 1734 and then"
"30 October 1849 Girard conducted Mozart's ""Requiem"" as part of the funeral service for Frédéric Chopin. From 18 October 1848 to 17 January 1860 Girard was the conductor of the Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, leading them in over 100 concerts. Girard conducted the first performance of ""Harold en Italie"" by Hector Berlioz at the Salle du Conservatoire on 23 November 1834, with Chrétien Urhan (viola). Girard was a professor of violin at the Paris Conservatoire where his pupils included Jules Danbé, Charles Lamoureux and Édouard Colonne. His compositions included an overture ""Antigone"", and short stage works ""Les deux voleurs"""
"Calisto. Giove in Argo Giove in Argo (""Jupiter in Argos"", HWV A14) is an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel. It is one of Handel's three pasticcio works made up of music and arias from his previous operas. The libretto was written by Antonio Maria Lucchini. The opera was first performed at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, London, on 1 May 1739. The libretto by the Venetian poet Lucchini had been written for a setting by Antonio Lotti in Dresden in 1717. Handel might have heard Lotti's opera on his visit to Dresden in 1719, where the famous Senesino sang the"
"when the god Mars appears on a cloud and announces Rome's salvation. Metalla leads in her repentant husband, who extends apologies to all for his behaviour and announces his retirement to a small estate where he will live quietly with his wife. Claudio and Celia will now marry. All rejoice in the fortunate outcome of events. The German-born Handel, after spending some of his early career composing operas and other pieces in Italy, settled in London, where in 1711 he had brought Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in"
"had brought Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an organisation called the Royal Academy of Music (unconnected with the present day London conservatoire), a company under royal charter to produce Italian operas in London. Handel was not only to compose operas for the company but hire the star singers, supervise the orchestra and musicians, and adapt operas from Italy for London performance. Handel"
"wrote that ""Harold in Italy"" drew on ""the poetic memories formed from my wanderings in Abruzzi"". Vernet agreed to Berlioz's request to be allowed to leave the Villa Medici before the end of his two-year term. Heeding Vernet's advice that it would be prudent to delay his return to Paris, where the Conservatoire authorities might be less indulgent about his premature ending of his studies, he made a leisurely journey back, detouring via La Côte-Saint-André to see his family. He left Rome in May 1832 and arrived in Paris in November. On 9 December 1832 Berlioz presented a concert of"
"in London, where in 1711 he had introduced Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an organisation called the Royal Academy of Music (unconnected with the present-day London conservatoire), a company under royal charter to produce Italian operas in London. Handel was not only to compose operas for the company but hire the star singers, supervise the orchestra and musicians, and adapt operas from"
"and Cleofide to live together undisturbed and requests Poro's hand in friendship. All celebrate the fortunate outcome of events. The German-born Handel, after spending some of his early career composing operas and other pieces in Italy, settled in London, where in 1711 he had brought Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an organisation called the Royal Academy of Music (unconnected with the present"
"to kill him instead. She is supported in this by Filotete. Combat ensues; the King is killed. Human sacrifice will now be ended, brother and sister, husband and wife can be re-united. Oreste expresses his joy (Aria:"" In mille dolci modi""). A suite of dances follows, then a concluding chorus as all celebrate the fortunate outcome of events. The German-born Handel, after spending some of his early career composing operas and other pieces in Italy, settled in London, where in 1711 he had brought Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a"
"enclosing a bank draft for 20,000 francs. Franz Liszt prepared a piano transcription (with viola accompaniment) of the work in 1836 (S.472). The first studio recording was made by RCA in 1944 with William Primrose and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge Koussevitzky. The piece was used in Terrence Malick's 2013 film ""To The Wonder,"" starring Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko. The film has several visual references to the composition's content and history. Harold en Italie Harold en Italie, Symphonie en quatre parties avec un alto principal (English: Harold in Italy, Symphony in Four Parts with Viola Obbligato), Op."
"of Alcina). Notes Sources Published editions, vocal scores and songbooks Books and journal articles Giulio Cesare Giulio Cesare in Egitto (; Italian for ""Julius Caesar in Egypt"", HWV 17), commonly known as Giulio Cesare, is a dramma per musica (""opera seria"") in three acts composed for the Royal Academy of Music by George Frideric Handel in 1724. The libretto was written by Nicola Francesco Haym who used an earlier libretto by Giacomo Francesco Bussani, which had been set to music by Antonio Sartorio (1676). The opera was a success at its first performances, was frequently revived by Handel in his"
"new symphony ""Harold en Italie"", and the audience included the Duc d'Orléans, Chopin, Liszt, and Victor Hugo. With the new symphony and Falcon as the star singer, the receipts were more than double those of the first concert on 9 November, which had featured the ""Symphonie fantastique"" and the overture ""Le Roi Lear"". However, ""La captive"", and not ""Harold"", was the hit of the show, with the ""Gazette Musicale"" (7 December 1834) calling it ""a masterpiece of melodic skill and orchestration."" Falcon also appeared the following year in a concert on 22 November 1835 which was organized jointly by Girard"
"gratitude for saving her life, Idalberto will be King of Italy. Lotario and Adelaide will marry and rule Germany. They celebrate their love for one another (Duet: ""Sì, bel sembiante""). The German-born Handel, after spending some of his early career composing operas and other pieces in Italy, settled in London, where in 1711 he had brought Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an"
"Giulio Cesare Giulio Cesare in Egitto (; Italian for ""Julius Caesar in Egypt"", HWV 17), commonly known as Giulio Cesare, is a dramma per musica (""opera seria"") in three acts composed for the Royal Academy of Music by George Frideric Handel in 1724. The libretto was written by Nicola Francesco Haym who used an earlier libretto by Giacomo Francesco Bussani, which had been set to music by Antonio Sartorio (1676). The opera was a success at its first performances, was frequently revived by Handel in his subsequent opera seasons and is now one of the most often performed Baroque operas."
"together to praise the virtuous deeds of wise men that are going to be celebrated in the ensuing opera. The German-born Handel, after spending some of his early career composing operas and other pieces in Italy, settled in London, where in 1711 he had brought Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. Handel had composed numerous Italian operas for London, with varying degrees of success; some were enormously popular. At the end"
"first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an organisation called the Royal Academy of Music (unconnected with the present day London conservatoire), a company under royal charter to produce Italian operas in London. Handel was not only to compose operas for the company but hire the star singers, supervise the orchestra and musicians, and adapt operas from Italy for London performance. Handel had composed numerous Italian operas for"
"Il turco in Italia Il turco in Italia (The Turk in Italy) is an opera in two acts by Gioachino Rossini. The Italian-language libretto was written by Felice Romani. It was a re-working of a libretto by Caterino Mazzolà set as an opera (with the same title) by the German composer in 1788. An opera buffa, it was influenced by Mozart's ""Così fan tutte"", which was performed at the same theatre shortly before Rossini's work. The strangely harmonized overture, though infrequently recorded, is one of the best examples of Rossini's characteristic style. An unusually long introduction displays an extended, melancholy"
"""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an organisation called the Royal Academy of Music (unconnected with the present day London conservatoire), a company under royal charter to produce Italian operas in London. Handel was not only to compose operas for the company but hire the star singers, supervise the orchestra and musicians, and adapt operas from Italy for London performance. Handel was not the only composer to write operas for the Academy however. The Italian composer"
"of 19th-century symphonies"". The work has always been among Berlioz's most popular. ""Harold in Italy"", despite its subtitle ""Symphony in four parts with viola principal"", is described by the musicologist Mark Evan Bonds as a work traditionally seen as lacking any direct historical antecedent, ""a hybrid of symphony and concerto that owes little or nothing to the earlier, lighter genre of the symphonie concertante"". In the 20th century critical opinion varied about the work, even among those well-disposed to Berlioz. Felix Weingartner, an early 20th century champion of the composer, wrote in 1904 that it did not reach the level"
"with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an organisation called the Royal Academy of Music (unconnected with the present-day London conservatoire), a company under royal charter to produce Italian operas in London. Handel was not only to compose operas for the company but hire the star singers, supervise the orchestra and musicians, and adapt operas from Italy for London performance. Within a year, 1724-1725, Handel wrote three great operas in"
"composing operas and other pieces in Italy, settled in London, where in 1711 he had brought Italian opera for the first time with his opera ""Rinaldo"". A tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an organisation called the Royal Academy of Music (unconnected with the present day London conservatoire), a company under royal charter to produce Italian operas in London. Handel was not only to compose operas for the company but hire the star singers,"
"appointed the organist at the Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul in Paris in 1827, a position that he held until his death. In this position he met the young Franz Liszt, with whom he played chamber music, and also the Beethoven ""Kreutzer Sonata"" in a mass. A number of composers wrote prominent parts for Urhan. Giacomo Meyerbeer composed for him solo viola and solo viola d'amore parts in his opera ""Les Huguenots"", and Rodolphe Kreutzer, the solo viola d'amore part in his opera ""Le Paradis de Mahomet"". In 1834, Hector Berlioz wrote his ""Harold en Italie"" for orchestra with viola obbligato at"
"tremendous success, ""Rinaldo"" created a craze in London for Italian opera seria, a form focused overwhelmingly on solo arias for the star virtuoso singers. In 1719, Handel was appointed music director of an organisation called the Royal Academy of Music (unconnected with the present day London conservatoire), a company under royal charter to produce Italian operas in London. Handel was not only to compose operas for the company but hire the star singers, supervise the orchestra and musicians, and adapt operas from Italy for London performance. Handel had composed numerous Italian operas for the Academy, with varying degrees of success;"
"first time he had made an opera in this way using entirely his own music. He assembled a collection of his arias from the previous years, ranging from ""Agrippina"" of 1709 to ""Sosarme"" of 1732, binding the pre-existent music seamlessly together with the newly-written recitatives to create a new musical drama. The opera is in Italian, although it was written and performed in England. The lead role was written for the castrato Giovanni Carestini. It is now performed by either a countertenor or soprano. The opera was first performed at Covent Garden Theatre on 18 December 1734. A notice in"
"Rinaldo (opera) Rinaldo (HWV 7) is an opera by George Frideric Handel, composed in 1711, and was the first Italian language opera written specifically for the London stage. The libretto was prepared by Giacomo Rossi from a scenario provided by Aaron Hill, and the work was first performed at the Queen's Theatre in London's Haymarket on 24 February 1711. The story of love, war and redemption, set at the time of the First Crusade, is loosely based on Torquato Tasso's epic poem ""Gerusalemme liberata"" (""Jerusalem Delivered""), and its staging involved many original and vivid effects. It was a great success"
"dance of shepherds and shepherdesses concludes the opera. Amadigi di Gaula Amadigi di Gaula (HWV 11) is a ""magic"" opera in three acts, with music by George Frideric Handel. It was the fifth Italian opera that Handel wrote for London and was composed during his stay at Burlington House in 1715. It is based on ""Amadis de Grèce"", a French tragédie-lyrique by André Cardinal Destouches and Antoine Houdar de la Motte. Charles Burney maintained near the end of the eighteenth century, ""Amadigi"" contained ""...more invention, variety and good composition, than in any one of the musical dramas of Handel which"
"George Frideric Handel produced his English début, ""Rinaldo"", on 24 February 1711 at the theatre, featuring the two leading castrati of the era, Nicolo Grimaldi and Valentino Urbani. This was the first Italian opera composed specifically for the London stage. The work was well received, and Handel was appointed resident composer for the theatre, but losses continued, and Swiney fled abroad to escape his creditors. John James Heidegger took over the management of the theatre and, from 1719, began to extend the stage through arches into the houses to the south of the theatre. A ""Royal Academy of Music"" was"