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The most famous Italian opera composer of his day, Domenico Cimarosa saw his fame spread all over Europe. Written towards the end of the 'Neapolitan School' era, his operas endured in popularity long after his death thanks to their melodic invention, colorful orchestration and sheer vitality. The overtures in this program include I tre amanti (The Three Lovers), the hit opera that made Cimarosa's name outside Naples, and Il pittor parigino (The Parisian Painter) and the tragedy Giunio Bruto that were admired by Haydn and conducted by him at the Esterházy court. The first three volumes are available on Naxos 8.570508, 8.570279 and 8.572734. Album Tracks 1. I. Allegro Assai 2. II. Rondo Andante Grazioso 3. III. Allegro Ma Non Tanto 4. I. Allegro Di Molto 5. II. Andante Con Moto 6. III. Allegro Molto 7. I. Allegro Di Molto 8. II. Andante Con Moto 9. III. Allegro Molto 10. I. Allegro Assai Spiritoso 11. II. Andantino Alla Scozzese Molto 12. III. Allegro Assai 13. I Finti Nobili 14. I. Allegro Brioso Molto 15. II. Andantino Grazioso 16. III. Allegro Molto 17. L'amante Combattulo Dalle Donne Di Punto - la Biondolina 18. Giunio Bruto 19. I. Allegro Con Spirito 20. II. Andantino 21. III. Presto
