The reutilisation of themes in Donizetti always reminds me of "Sì, quell'arca", from Il Diluvio Universale, which later became "Chacun le sait". It's so interesting to see how a composer could transform his own music to set another text and another atmosphere.
thanks Lindoro I haven't listened to Gianni di Parigi in a long time, this is the perfect excuse to revisit it. There are no high Cs in the original, a brilliant addition to the more famous Fille du Regiment version.
Thanks for the interesting post.
rockgor 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this part of Gianni di Parigi!
The reutilisation of themes in Donizetti always reminds me of "Sì, quell'arca", from Il Diluvio Universale, which later became "Chacun le sait". It's so interesting to see how a composer could transform his own music to set another text and another atmosphere.
lanesville 2 years ago
Maybe I'm conservative, but I think this music is best when used in La Fille du Regiment...
lehar 2 years ago
thanks Lindoro I haven't listened to Gianni di Parigi in a long time, this is the perfect excuse to revisit it. There are no high Cs in the original, a brilliant addition to the more famous Fille du Regiment version.
tklogan11809 3 years ago