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Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo

Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo (Engl.: Magdalene at the feet of Christ) is an oratorio by Antonio Caldara, set to a libretto by Bernardo Sandrinelli. [1]

Synopsis

The oratorio is about the former "sinner" Mary Magdalene (Maddalena). The allegorical figures of earthly and heavenly love try to win her over to their side. At this point, Maddalena has already largely renounced earthly temptations but is still unsure whether she can really find forgiveness. She finds support from her sister Marta and from Jesus Christ (Cristo) himself. A Pharisee (Fariseo) doubts the correctness of her decision. He believes that sins can only be atoned for through offerings in the temple. In the end, Maddalena finally makes her choice and Earthly Love retreats to the underworld. (Translated and abridged from German Wikipedia[1])

Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo most likely was written in Venice in 1698[1]. A copy exists from 1713.

Roles and premiere cast

Role Voice type Premiere cast
Cristo (Christ) Tenor
Maddalena (Maria Magdalene) Soprano
Marta, sorella di Maddalena Soprano
Amor Celeste (Heavenly Love) Contralto
Amor Terreno (Earthly Love) Contralto
Fariseo (a Pharisee) Basso

Sources

Free Score at the IMSLP:

  • Manuscript, ca. 1713
Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1713).
Public Domain
Misc. Notes Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna (A-Wn): Mus.Hs.17101

"Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo (Caldara, Antonio)". IMSLP. Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna (A-Wn): Mus.Hs.17101. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history

Concert programs

Year Concert program With Ensemble Conductor
2021 Stabat mater – Caldara & Pergolesi Céline Scheen L'Arpeggiata Christina Pluhar

Complete list of musical numbers from Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo

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
2021 "Sù lieti festeggiate" Stabat mater – Caldara & Pergolesi Arounc 1698[1]

References

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