Credits:

Sgambati, Giovanni (1841-1914)

Description:

A collection of works by Italian-born composer Giovanni Zgambati. Born in Rome to an Italian father and an English mother, he moved to Trevi after his father's death, where he worked as a singer and conductor. Later, as an admirer of Wagner, he returned to Rome in 1860 and devoted himself to popularizing German music, which was rarely performed in Italy at that time. He is also known for his friendship with Franz Liszt. This album features two of his works. His Symphony No. 2, in the style of German Romanticism with its active use of chromatic progression reminiscent of Wagner, was premiered in Rome in 1881 and performed in Florence and Milan, where it was a great success. In the 21st century, musician Rosalind Triupger spent three years restoring the work, and in 2012, this recording was made available, In the 21st century, musician Rosalind Triupger spent three years restoring the work, and this recording was realized in 2012, with a new concert in 2014. Another world premiere recording, the "Sinfonia Epitalamio" (Wedding Symphony), was performed at the wedding of Prince Amadeo of Savoia on September 12, 1888.Composed in three parts and five movements, each part is titled after a place related to a wedding, creating a beautiful work with an overall festive mood. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Symphony No. 2 in E flat major~Andante sostenuto - Agitato
2.Symphony No. 2 in E flat major~Allegro vivace assai
3.Symphony No. 2 in E flat major~Andante con moto
4.Symphony No. 2 in E flat major~Allegro
5.Sinfonia epitalamio (Nuptial Symphony)~Part I: In chiesa: Preludio e Cantico (In Church: Prelude and Canticle)
6.Sinfonia epitalamio (Nuptial Symphony)~Part II: In giardino: Festa popolare e notturno (In the Garden: Popular Festivities and Nocturne)
7.Sinfonia epitalamio (Nuptial Symphony)~Part II: In giardino: Ripresa e ridda di fanciulli (In the Garden: Reprise and Children’s Dance)
8.Sinfonia epitalamio (Nuptial Symphony)~Part III: A corte: Minuetto (At Court: Minuet)
9.Sinfonia epitalamio (Nuptial Symphony)~Part III: A corte: Corteo (At Court: Procession)