Abramo is an oratorio by Pietro Torri. The libretto was written by Domenico Lalli. [2] It premiered in spring 1731 in Munich.

by PIetro Torri
Cover Abramo, manuscript, 1731
Cover Abramo, manuscript, 1731[1]
EnglishAbraham
GenreAzione sacra (oratorio)
LibrettoDomenico Lalli
LanguageItalian
Premiere
DateSpring 1731
LocationMunich

Synopsis

The plot centres around God's demand to Abraham to sacrifice his son's, Isaac's, life to prove his faith. (Genesis 22:1-13)

Roles and premiere cast

Role Voice type Premiere cast, spring 1731
Abramo
Isacco
Angelo
Sara

Répertoire International des Sources Musicales – RISM-OPAC

  • RISM ID no.:
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Sources

Free Score at the IMSLP:

  • Manuscript:
Copyist S-Dl-554
Manuscript, 1731.
Public Domain
Sächsische Landesbibliothek, Dresden (D-Dl): Mus.2140-D-1
"Abramo (Torri, Pietro), Manuscript, 1731". IMSLP. Sächsische Landesbibliothek, Dresden (D-Dl): Mus.2140-D-1. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.[1]
  • Autograph, Bayrische Staatsbibliothek
Abramo, V (4), Coro, strings - BSB Mus.ms. 234
Torri, Pietro (1650-1737)
Lalli, Domenico (1679-1741)
Erschienen: 1731 (1731)
Sprache: Italienisch
Umfang: score: 74f
Autograph, 2 Teile
Ouverture zu Beginn (f.1-2) von anderer Hand; nur vl und b
Lederband mit Goldornamenten
Die Erstaufführung in München fand im Frühjahr 1731 statt
Textbuch siehe D-Mbs 4|o P.o.ital. 198 und 4|o Bav. 2195/II,30
Link zum Katalogisat/OPAC:
http://opacplus.bsb-muenchen.de/title/BV039609200
URN:nbn:de:bvb:12-bsb00065394-9
Identifier: RISM 456010813 ; BSB-Hss Mus.ms. 234
Standort: München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek -- Mus.ms. 234
"Abramo, V (4), Coro, strings - BSB Mus.ms. 234 : [spine title:] ABRAMO // ORATOR[IO], Autograph". Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. Archived from the original on October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.[3]

Abramo in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history

Solo Albums/Recital albums

Year Album
2020 La Vanità del Mondo (Album)

Complete list of musical numbers from Abramo

This listing only contains the musical pieces performed and/or recorded by Philippe Jaroussky.

Year published or performed Title Album, Video or Concert Program Year first published/performed
2020 "Perché più franco" La Vanità del Mondo (Album) 1731

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Abramo (Torri, Pietro), Manuscript, 1731". IMSLP. Sächsische Landesbibliothek, Dresden (D-Dl): Mus.2140-D-1. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. "Domenico Lalli". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  3. "Abramo, V (4), Coro, strings - BSB Mus.ms. 234 : [spine title:] ABRAMO // ORATOR[IO], Autograph". Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. Archived from the original on October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.