Alceste

SKU: TM.01478SET

Andante Grazioso (Don Juan), Moderato, Risoluto e Moderato, Allegretto, Lento, Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Orpheus), Ballet (Alceste), Allegretto (Armide), Etc.

SKU: BA.BA05844-90

ISBN 9790006558728. 27 x 19 cm inches. Text Language: Italian, German. Translation: Walther Durr. Text: Ranieri de' Calzabigi.

With the premiere of Gluck'sAlceste, theBurgtheaterVienna reopened its doors, concluding a period of mourning that had been decreed following the death of Archduchess Maria Josepha.

Calzabigi's inspiration for the libretto, which, despite including an element of wonder, focuses entirely on death and the afterworld, most likely stemmed from the death of Empress Maria Theresia's husband. In Euripides'Alkestis, the librettist might have recognized a sufferer akin to the imperial widow, who was highly regarded by her people. Following in the Greek tragedy tradition, Gluck once more sought to emphasize the unity of the work as a whole and the interplay of all elements involved, including costumes and stage design. He placed great importance on integrating the chorus into the happenings on stage.

Barenreiter now presents a newly engraved vocal score which has been meticulously revised, corrected and adapted to meet current Barenreiter standards.

SKU: TM.01568SC

Lachrimae Antiquae (Pavane), Lachrimae Antiquae Nova Pavane, Pavane, Galliard, Allemande.

SKU: TM.05450SET

March (Alceste), Menuet (Iphigenie en Aulide), Grazioso (Paride e Elena), Slave Dance (Iphigenie en Aulide).

SKU: HL.14077210

SKU: TM.02007SC

Bb is the original key; vocal score only in Bb.

SKU: TM.05450SC

March (Alceste), Menuet (Iphigenie en Aulide), Grazioso (Paride e Elena), Slave Dance (Iphigenie en Aulide).

SKU: TM.06008SET

March (Alceste), Menuet (Iphigenie en Aulide), Grazioso (Paride e Elena), Slave Dance (Iphigenie en Aulide).