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Richer than ever. Rameau’s “Zoroastre” in the 1756 version

The premiere in 1749 was a failure, but the second version of 1756 was highly acclaimed. Jean-Philippe Rameau’s opera “Zoroastre”, now published in a new edition as part of the “Opera Omnia Rameau”, offers an unusual subject matter and a rich musical form.

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“A prayer for the native country” Bohuslav Martinů’s “Field Mass” in Urtext

Bohuslav Martinů composed his “Polní mše” (“Field Mass”) in exile in Paris
This popular work for male voices and ensemble has now been published in an authoritative Edition.

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Paër’s “Leonora” semi-staged in Innsbruck

The first performance of Ferdinando Paër’s “Leonora” (1804) using the critical new edition, previously announced in the last [t]akte-Newsletter, will take place at the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music as planned on 7, 9 and 11 August, despite restrictions due to Corona virus. The Festival Orchestra, conducted by Alessandro de Marchi, will play on the stage of the Tiroler Landestheater and the vocal soloists will act their parts in front of the orchestra without full costumes or masks. Ferdinando Paër was Kapellmeister in Dresden, and Ludwig van Beethoven was familiar with Paër’s work, which was premiered a year before his own „Leonore“. Following cancellations of performances in Schwetzingen, Martina Franca (Italy) and Bonn, this will be the only opportunity to hear Paër’s work in the Beethoven anniversary year.

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Less theatrical, but more successful – Rameau’s “Dardanus”

The new edition of the opera “Dardanus” by Jean-Philippe Rameau in the version from May 1744 presents the work in the definitive form intended by the Composer.

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An army commander torn between two women. Handel’s opera “Alessandro”

For his opera “Alessandro” Handel was able to engage the best singers of his day in 1726. Today too, the work, with its fictitious plot, continues to offer ample subject matter for a bravura opera evening.

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Purified Beauty. Handel’s first oratorio in the Halle Handel Edition

Goodness triumphs, and Beauty is purified: Handel’s allegorical oratorio “La Bellezza ravveduta nel trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno” is an extremely attractive work, thanks to its melodic richness and captivating arias, duets and quartets.

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Not always just the “Danse macabre”. The symphonic poems of Camille Saint-Saëns

With his four symphonic poems, Camille Saint-Saëns placed himself firmly in the tradition of Hector Berlioz and Franz Liszt. The first critical editions offer an opportunity for new interpretations based on authoritative primary sources, both in the 2021 anniversary year (the 100th anniversary of the composer’s death) and well beyond.

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Complete Editions

A vocal challenge, then as now. Gluck’s “Atto di Bauci e Filemone”
George Frideric Handel’s “Fernando” in Halle
Arcadia breathes a sigh of relief. Handel’s “Il pastor fido” in the Halle Handel Edition
Masterly role characterisation. Handel’s “Giulio Cesare” in the Halle Handel Edition
Reconciled: French and Italian styles. Rameau’s „Les Paladins“ or the mixture of genres
Tragicomic despot. Cavalli’s opera „Il Xerse“ in a new edition
Drama and passion. Christoph Willibald Gluck’s opera „Antigono“
Opera as evolutionary process. The pasticcio “Love in a Village” and its creation
In love with a statue. Rameau’s ballet “Pigmalion” in the Complete Edition
25 years after the revival of the “Messe solennelle” by Hector Berlioz
Opera for the Peace. Jean-Philippe Rameau’s “Naïs”
A circle is completed. Handel’s “Berenice” in the Halle Handel Edition
Ready for the stage Handel’s serenata “Parnasso in festa” in the Halle Handel Edition
Opera with a thread. Handel’s “Arianna in Creta”
With choir or soloists. Handel’s “Te Deum” of 1718
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