Spyridon Samaras was the most internationally distinguished Greek composer of his time, revered abroad and the most important of the Second Ionian School of Music.
Composition History
Samaras' opera Mademoiselle de Belle-Isle was composed in 1903 to a libretto by Paul Milliet, and premiered in Genoa on November 9, 1905.
Recording & Production
The recording of Mademoiselle de Belle-Isle was delayed for 26 years due to various circumstances, including the need for musicological restoration of the score.
Recording & Production
The score for this world premiere recording of Mademoiselle de Belle-Isle was painstakingly restored by Byron Fidetzis, who also conducts the Pazardzhik Symphony Orchestra.
Compositional Technique
The opera Mademoiselle de Belle-Isle has two different endings: an original tragic one and an alternative happy one composed for a performance in Monte Carlo.
Performer Biography
Marina Krilovici, who sings the role of Marquise de Prie, is an internationally acclaimed soprano from Romania who has performed in major opera houses worldwide.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Samaras's compositional style evolved from contributing to Italian verismo to being drawn to French lyrical drama, and eventually paving the way for a Greek National School of music.
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