Gaetano Donizetti: Poliuto Complete Vocal Score for Voice and PianoProduct Type:Sheet Music / Vocal ScoreBrand Name:RicordiUPC:9790041356617MPN:CP13566100ISMN:979-0-041-35661-7Genre:Christian Sacred History / Opera Seria / Tragdie LyriqueStyle:Romantic / Bel CantoMain Language:ItalianInstruments:Soloists, Chorus, and Piano (Reduction)OverviewExplore the spiritual depth and dramatic power of Gaetano DonizettisPoliuto, a masterpiece of Christian sacred history on the operatic stage. This complete vocal score, published by the prestigiousRicordi, presents the entire opera in a meticulously crafted reduction for voice and piano. Set in 3rd-century Armenia, the story follows the martyrdom of Saint Polyeuctus, a Roman convert to Christianity. This edition is an essential resource for tenors and sopranos tackling some of Donizetti’s most emotionally charged roles, as well as for choral directors and musicologists interested in the intersection of faith and 19th-century Italian drama.Product FeaturesFormat:Paperback / Brochure (Softcover)Setting:Voice and Piano (Canto e Pianoforte)Weight:0.811 kgEdition:Opera Completa (Full Work)Publication Quality:Authentic Ricordi engraving, ensuring clear legibility for practice and performance.Length:Full operatic score (approx. 250+ pages; please note “4 pages” in some databases refers to sectioned cataloging, but this item number represents the complete vocal score).Interesting FactsThe Censored Saint:Poliutowas originally intended for a premiere in Naples in 1838, but King Ferdinand II banned the performance because he considered it sacrilegious to represent a Christian saint and martyrdom on a public stage.French Metamorphosis:Heartbroken by the censorship, Donizetti moved to Paris and reworked the opera into a four-act French grand opera titledLes Martyrs. The original ItalianPoliutowas finally performed in Italy only after the composer’s death.A Tenors Glory:The title role was written specifically for the legendary tenor Adolphe Nourrit, though it later became a signature role for greats like Franco Corelli and Jos Carreras.Spiritual Resonance:The final scene, where Poliuto and his wife Paolina march to their deaths in the arena together, is considered one of the most sublime and moving finales in the entire Bel Canto repertoire.PublishersPublisher:RicordiItem Number:CP13566100We value your feedback! Share your experience with this product to help others make informed decisions. Your review is important to us!#Donizetti #Poliuto #ChristianOpera #Ricordi #VocalScore #BelCanto #SheetMusic #OperaHistory #SacredMusic #TenorAria #ClassicalMusicsszefoglal (Hungarian Translation)Fedezze fel Gaetano DonizettiPoliutocm mvnek lelki mlysgt s drmai erejt, amely a keresztny szakrlis trtnelem egyik legszebb operai feldolgozsa. Ez a teljes nekes kotta, amelyet a nevesRicordiadott ki, a teljes opert tartalmazza nekre s zongorra ksztett ignyes tiratban. A 3. szzadi rmnyorszgban jtszd trtnet Szent Polyeuctus vrtansgt mutatja be. Ez a kiads elengedhetetlen forrs a Donizetti legrzelmesebb szerepeit tanulmnyoz nekesek, valamint a hittel s a 19. szzadi olasz drmval foglalkoz zenetudsok szmra.rdekessgekA betiltott szent:APoliuto-t eredetileg 1838-ban mutattk volna be Npolyban, de II. Ferdinnd kirly betiltotta az eladst, mivel szentsgtrsnek tartotta egy keresztny szent mrtromsgnak sznpadi brzolst.Francia metamorfzis:A cenzra miatt elkeseredett Donizetti Prizsba kltztt, s az opert tdolgozta egy ngyfelvonsos francia nagyoperv,Les Martyrscmmel. Az eredeti olaszPoliuto-t vgl csak a zeneszerz halla utn mutattk be Olaszorszgban.Lelki felemelkeds:A zrjelenet, amelyben Poliuto s felesge, Paolina egytt vonulnak a hallba az arnban, a Bel Canto repertor egyik legfelemelbb s legmeghatbb finlja.#Donizetti #Poliuto #KeresztenyOpera #Ricordi