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Back in the Mountains

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2025
Nicolò Biemmi, basson
Giulia Contaldo, piano

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Sonatina for bassoon and piano, Op. 130 - I. Allegretto

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Francesco Cilea’s opera Adriana Lecouvreur, with a libretto by Arturo Colautti, was composed between 1899 and 1902, drawing from the eponymous drama by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé. The work recounts the life of the historical figure Adrienne Lecouvreur, a Comédie-Française actress, and her rumored poisoning, linked to her affair with the Count of Saxony, betrothed to the Princess of Bouillon, her suspected murderer. Commissioned by Sonzogno, the opera premiered on November 6, 1902, at Milan’s Teatro Lirico, achieving resounding success and cementing Cilea’s status as a leading figure in Italian Verismo.
The opera’s intermezzo weaves themes from its four acts, adhering to classical opera conventions. Its orchestration is deliberately sparse, typically using strings and select woodwinds, offering performers and audiences a brief respite. In this wind ensemble adaptation, the intermezzo transcends its operatic origins, reimagined as a standalone symphonic work. The enriched instrumentation emphasizes contrapuntal interplay, highlighting individual voices within the wind orchestra. This transcription showcases the ensemble’s potential, challenging the historical undervaluation of such groups. By revitalizing this rarely performed opera, the arrangement promotes a renewed appreciation of its legacy.

Intermezzo from F. Cilea Opera "Adriana Lecouvreur" (for Symphonic Band)

Il bell’Antonio (Handsome Antonio), the 1960 classic directed by Mauro Bolognini, is a cornerstone of Italian cinema. Starring Marcello Mastroianni, the film follows a man whose legendary charm conceals a deeply humiliating secret: his inability to consummate his marriage. Adapted from Vitaliano Brancati’s acclaimed novel, it’s a story that dives into desire, honor, and the suffocating weight of social hypocrisy. Piero Piccioni’s elegant score enriches every scene with its refined touch, making this soundtrack an essential listen for lovers of vintage Italian drama.

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