Ernelinde - Princesse de Norvège

N°161

€30

Princess Ernelinde, torn between her love for King Sandomir and her duty to her father, finds herself at the heart of a lyrical tragedy. Philidor's innovative composition foreshadows Gluck's reforms. Under the direction of Martin Wåhlberg, this opera, forgotten for two centuries, is brought back to life.More details

FRANÇOIS-ANDRÉ DANICAN PHILIDOR (1726-1795)
ERNELINDE
PRINCESSE DE NORVÈGE

A musical tragedy in three acts (1769 version) with a libretto by Antoine Poinsinet, premiered in Paris in 1767.

Reinoud Van Mechelen · Judith van Wanroij · Thomas Dolié · Matthieu Lécroart · Jehanne Amzal · Martin Barigault · Clément Debieuvre

Les Chantres du Centre de musique baroque de Versailles
(Fabien Armengaud, direction artistique)
Orkester Nord · Vox Nidrosiensis
Martin Wåhlberg, conductor

Torn between her love for the King of Denmark, Sandomir, and her duty to her father, Rodoald, King of Norway, Princess Ernelinde finds herself caught up in a political whirlwind in the heart of medieval Scandinavia. Beyond the exotic setting of this lyrical tragedy, the boldness of Philidor's composition reflects an unprecedented modernity, paving the way for Gluck's reforms. Under the passionate direction of Martin Wåhlberg, the Orkester Nord and the Chantres du Centre de musique baroque de Versailles bring this forgotten opera back to life !

Recorded from 24th to 27th June 2024.

Livret français/anglais/allemand - Duration : 138'22

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