His parents were giovanni cellini and maria lisabetta granacci. In some cases we have included scores of operatic works, mainly for most important works, or if a libretto was not available. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Stars john osborn benvenuto cellini, maurizio muraro gicacomo balducci. The production had been received enthusiastically in london by the press and public alike and, judging by the loud cheers from the public on saturday night, it is going to do just as well in amsterdam. Terry gilliams benvenuto cellini english national opera. He was also an influential artist during the mannerism. Throughout benvenuto cellinis life, prolific periods of artistic output were often jeopardized by runins with the law. Books by benvenuto cellini author of the autobiography of. The overture to benvenuto cellini is a minidrama in itself, beginning with a spirited fanfare, and, in the span of some ten minutes, encompassing music of solemnity, lyricism, passion.
There are few books about the renaissance that are as entertaining and rewarding as this autobiography of benvenuto cellini, one of the most celebrated glodsmiths and artists of that time. Page lxiii all men of whatsoever quality they be, who have done anything of excellence, or which may properly resemble excellence, ought, if they are persons of truth and honesty, to describe their life with their own hand. Jun 07, 2014 theres a live cinema screening of benvenuto cellini on 17 june. Date of performance surmised from publication date.
Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with apple tv via airplay. Benvenuto cellini is a coproduction with english national opera, london and teatro dellopera di roma. Terry gilliams spectacular benvenuto cellini arrives in. Memoirs of benvenuto cellini by benvenuto cellini and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gilliams benvenuto cellini is one of the most expensive productions ever seen at english national opera. Enter city, state or zip code go fandango fanalert. The hector berlioz website benvenuto cellini by norman. The opera is full of the colour of italy,moving very quickly,and is unlike any other music he wrote again. Benvenuto cellini, first edition abebooks passion for books. Benvenuto cellini h 76b this page is also available in french. Its also a notoriously challenging, rarelystaged hybrid of a work that failed repeatedly during the composers lifetime, and has since been largely consigned to the concert hall. His flamboyant temperament, his acute awareness of his own talent and the freedom of spirit he flaunted before those in power are all characteristics that inspired berlioz when he read his memoirs.
Benvenuto cellini, first edition abebooks shop for books. Benvenuto cellini has 58 books on goodreads with 6944 ratings. Worn out by the vicissitudes attending the production of the requiem, given its premiere december 5, 1837, and securing payment for what had, after all, been a state commission, berlioz, at the beginning of the new year, was preoccupied with completing his opera, benvenuto cellini. Benvenuto cellini is the author of the autobiography of benvenuto cellini 3. This first opera was given at the paris opera in 1838. Benvenuto cellini 15001571 was an italian goldsmith, sculptor, painter, soldier, and musician who is best known for his famous autobiography. Terry gilliams benvenuto cellini english national opera 2014 on imdb.
Ashbee, and printed by him at the guilds press at essex house, with the assistance of lawrence hodson who sought to. He was repeatedly prosecuted for sodomy, theft, and murder. The memoirs of benvenuto cellini by various and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Biography memoirs of benvenuto cellini, benvenuto cellini volume 1265, issue 1907 of the literature of italy the literature of italy, 12651907 the literature of italy, 12651907. Rolex chose to name their line of precious metal dress watches after cellini, with the rolex cellini collection beginning in 1928 and continuing today. Buy the autobiography of benvenuto cellini penguin classics rev ed by cellini, benvenuto isbn. Act i pope clement vii wants to be known as a generous art benefactor and collector. The autobiography of benvenuto cellini penguin classics. Aug 01, 2002 a brief summary of the opera s plot is at the start of the libretto, along with other pertinent information about the opera. London benvenuto cellini english national opera 6514 e ven in the u. Cellini, resisting the efforts of his father to train. This page contains 1051 links to the libretti original and translations of 512 operas. Which contradicts the fact that he said he did not like the modern italy of the time.
Editions for the autobiography of benvenuto cellini. That novel was the basis for paul meurices 1852 play benvenuto cellini which, in turn, was the basis for louis gallets libretto for camille saintsaens 1890 opera ascanio. The major work, in french, upon which less important studies have been based, is eugene plon, benvenuto cellini 1883. The popes treasurer, balducci, mistrusts cellini, preferring a local and mediocre sculptor, fieramosca, to whom he has promised his beautiful. Benvenuto cellini is een coproductie met english national opera, london en teatro dellopera di roma. The opera is based upon the memoirs of the renaissance florentine goldsmith and sculptor cellini. Don giovanni by metropolitan opera house grand opera libretto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Summary adapted from wikipedia by karen merline category.
The library of congress is hosting the consortium web site which gives bibliographic information on each item. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the autobiography of benvenuto cellini. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is an index of libretto pages in the internet known to me.
Benvenuto cellinis most popular book is the autobiography of benvenuto cellini. In it, ascanio, a fictional apprentice of cellini who is passionate about his craft, yet plagued by subjection to a corrupt court, weathers one plot twist and intrigue after another. Now i know why so many of my italianspeaking opera going friends were giggling during some of rossinis opera s. Met opera on demand delivers instant access to more than 500 met performances, including live in hd videos, classic telecasts and radio broadcasts. Read the synopsis of the french opera benvenuto cellini by hector berlioz on. They are ordered by composer and name of the opera. The story is loosely based on the memoirs of the florentine sculptor benvenuto cellini. Terry gilliam brings the carnival to his operatic directorial debut berliozs benvenuto cellini while fidelio by beethoven is a great start to the garsington opera season. The opera is technically very challenging and rarely performed. Benvenuto cellini, florentine sculptor, goldsmith, and writer, one of the most important mannerist artists and, because of the lively account of himself and his period in his autobiography, one of the most picturesque figures of the renaissance.
The florentine sculptor and silversmith benvenuto cellini rapidly attained a degree of renown that went beyond the confines of italy. The life of benvenuto cellini written by himself, edited by john popehennessy 1949, is the most useful recent edition of the basic translation by j. The plot revolves around cellinis wooing of teresa, a match frustrated at every opportunity by his rival, the cowardly fieramosca. The music treasures consortium is an alliance of many libraries. The story is inspired by the memoirs of the florentine sculptor benvenuto cellini, although the elements of the plot are largely fictional. They were married for eighteen years before the birth of their first child. If you find a libretto or translation which is not yet listed please contact us. Benvenuto cellini was born in florence, in presentday italy. The autobiography of benvenuto cellini book by benvenuto. Benvenuto cellini hector berlioz berliozs first opera is a virtuoso score which is still highly difficult to perform. Coproduction with english national opera, london and teatro dell opera di roma. The beggars opera 1948 english libretto billy budd 1953 english libretto spanish translation the turn of the screw 1954 english libretto spanish translation. The life of benvenuto cellini by cellini, benvenuto. He was also an influential artist during the mannerism movement.
The autobiography of benvenuto cellini audiobook part 1. Jun 24, 2004 the autobiography of benvenuto cellini ebook written by benvenuto cellini. The autobiography of benvenuto cellini by cellini, benvenuto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The prelate has commissioned benvenuto cellini, a hot blooded but brilliant florentine sculptor and goldsmith, to. Le postillon de lonjumeau 1836 french libretto german translation. Memoirs of benvenuto cellini, volume 6 everymans library everymans library, ed. His flamboyant temperament, his acute awareness of his own talent and. Benvenuto cellini david johnston balducci andrew gallacher. Jun 04, 20 cellinis autobiography is one of the books tom sawyer mentions as inspiration while freeing jim in the adventures of huckleberry finn. Editions of the autobiography of benvenuto cellini by.
Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with. The original version of the overture for paris is scored somewhat more elaborately, and was simplified for the premiere. Indeed, according to hugh macdonald, one contemporary critic saw so much similarity between hoffmanns story and the libretto that he levied a charge of plagiarism against the librettists. The autobiography of benvenuto cellini by benvenuto cellini.
Despite his notoriety, cellini worked continuously for such august patrons as the popes in rome, the medici in florence, and king francois i of france. In some cases also texts of other vocal pieces similar to operas are included. Complete original language texts with english translations jessica m. Dutch national opera presents berlioz first opera in a staging by the renowned actor, director and cineaste terry gilliam. Benvenuto cellini is a pithy work combining romance, excitement, violence. Theres a live cinema screening of benvenuto cellini on 17 june. The prelate has commissioned benvenuto cellini, a hot blooded but brilliant florentine sculptor and goldsmith, to create a statue of perseus killing the medusa. Benvenuto cellini, english national opera the arts desk. Benvenuto cellini is an opera in two acts originally, opera in paris version had two acts, but in the revised, weimer version three, and in contemporary productions the first two acts of that version are. Besetzung am grossherzoglichen hoftheater zu weimar. Here end the treatises of benvenuto cellini on metal work and sculpture, made into english from the italian of the marcian codex by c.
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