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Title: Haydn DVD : Lo Speziale - Classical Music DVD - Joseph Haydn : Lo Speziale

Artist: Antonella Manotti, Soprano; Carmen Gonzales, Soprano; Luigi Alva, Tenor

Composer: Joseph Haydn

Conductor: Marc Andrae

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Sound: 5.1 / Stereo

Screen Format: 4:3

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Haydn DVD : Lo Speziale - Classical Music DVD - Joseph Haydn : Lo Speziale

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Cast: Antonella Manotti, Soprano; Carmen Gonzales, Soprano; Luigi Alva, Tenor; William Matteuzzi, Tenor

Orchestra: Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana

Interactive Menu in 4 languages

Soloists: Riccardo Castagnone, Antonio Mosca, Umberto Ferrari
Mengone has entered the service of the apothecary Sempronio in order to be near the old man's ward Grilletta. His progress in wooing is slow, for Sempronio seldom leaves Grilletta alone. Another suitor, the rich young fop Volpino, tries to bribe Sempronio by promising him a post as the Turkish Sultan's apothecary. Sempronio accepts but, not wishing to meet the condition of Grilletta's marriage to Volpino, sends Mengone for a notary, thinking to marry her himself. Volpino enters, disguised as a notary; immediately afterwards Mengone perpetrates the same masquerade. Sempronio dictates the marriage contract, which each notary adapts to his own purpose. When the ruse is discovered, Volpino disappears, to return later disguised as the Sultan. When he attempts to carry off Grilletta, Sempronio protests, whereupon the false Turks begin to break up the shop. Mengone saves the situation and wins the frightened Sempronio's promise of Grilletta's hand. Volpino retires, baffled, and the "Turks" and neighbours join in the jubilation.
"Lo Speziale" is Haydn's second opera, written for the opening of the opera house at Esterhaza in 1768. It was the first of Haydn's operas to be revived in modern times (Mahler produced a version), but has been overshadowed by his later works. The work has none of the solemnity and complexity of the old operatic tradition.

Haydn DVD : Lo Speziale - Classical Music DVD - Joseph Haydn : Lo Speziale

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