La Giuditta (Benedetto Marcello)
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La Giuditta | |
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by Benedetto Marcello | |
English | Judith |
Genre | Oratorio |
Libretto | anonymous |
Composed | 1709[1] |
Dedication | Donna Livia Spinola Borghese Principessa di Rossano |
Premiere | |
Date | 1710[1] |
La Giuditta is an oratorio by Benedetto Marcello. The author of the libretto remains anonymous; the piece premiered in 1710.[1].
Synopsis
Judith and her uneven fight against Holofernes was a popular topic for oratorios of the 18th century.
Roles and premiere cast
Role | Voice type | Premiere cast in 1710 |
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Giuditta (Judith) | ||
Ozia (Ozias) | ||
Capitano d'Ozia (Ozia's captain) | ||
Oloferne (Holofernes) | ||
Achior (Achior), suo Capitano (Holofernes' captain) | ||
Secondo Capitano d'Oloferne (Holofernes' second captain) | ||
Confidante di Giuditta (Judith's confidante) |
Répertoire International des Sources Musicales – RISM-OPAC
- I-Catalogue Number IBM 225
Sources
Free Score at the IMSLP:
Biblioteca Musicale G. Greggiati, Ostiglia, MN0052 Mss. Mus. B. 12 "La Giuditta (Marcello, Benedetto)". Biblioteca Musicale G. Greggiati, Ostiglia, MN0052 Mss. Mus. B. 12. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
La Giuditta in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history
Solo Albums/Recital albums
Year | Album |
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2020 | La Vanità del Mondo (Album) |
Concert programs
Year | Concert Program |
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Complete list of musical numbers from La Giuditta
This listing only contains the musical pieces performed and/or recorded by Philippe Jaroussky.
Year published or performed | title | Album, Video or Concert Program | Year first published/performed |
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2020 | "Tuona il ciel" | La Vanità del Mondo (Album) | 1710 (premiere)[1] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "La Giuditta (Marcello, Benedetto)". Biblioteca Musicale G. Greggiati, Ostiglia, MN0052 Mss. Mus. B. 12. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.