‎Weill, K.: Firebrand of Florence (The) [Opera] by Robert Johnston

Prelude

Lori Ann Fuller, Stuart MacIntyre, Simon Russell Beale, Roger Heath, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Robert Johnston, Henry Waddington, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Stephen Charlesworth, Rod Gilfry

3:43

Act I Scene 1: When the Bell of Doom is Clanging (Narrator, Hangman, Gallows Builders)

Simon Russell Beale, Stephen Charlesworth, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Stuart MacIntyre, Henry Waddington, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Robert Johnston, Roger Heath, Lori Ann Fuller, Rod Gilfry

5:10

Act I Scene 1: If you're bent on viewing something doing, come to Florence! (Chorus, Narrator)

Roger Heath, Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Lori Ann Fuller, Stephen Charlesworth, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stuart MacIntyre, Henry Waddington, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

3:43

Act I Scene 1: My lords and ladies, foes and friends (Cellini, Choir)

Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Lori Ann Fuller, Robert Johnston, Simon Russell Beale, Roger Heath, Stephen Charlesworth, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Henry Waddington, Stuart MacIntyre, Rod Gilfry

8:58

Act I Scene 2: Duet: The master is free again (Emilia, Ascanio, Narrator)

BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Roger Heath, Robert Johnston, Henry Waddington, Stuart MacIntyre, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Lori Ann Fuller, Stephen Charlesworth, Simon Russell Beale, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Rod Gilfry

1:07

Act I Scene 3: Arietta: I had just been pardoned (Cellini)

Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Robert Johnston, Stuart MacIntyre, Simon Russell Beale, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Henry Waddington, Lori Ann Fuller, Stephen Charlesworth, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Roger Heath, Rod Gilfry

4:16

Act I Scene 3: Duet: I think you're very handsome (Angela, Cellini, Narrator)

Stuart MacIntyre, Henry Waddington, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Roger Heath, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Lori Ann Fuller, Simon Russell Beale, Robert Johnston, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Charlesworth, Rod Gilfry

6:28

Act I Scene 3: Arietta: I had just been pardoned (Cellini, Marquis, Narrator)

Lori Ann Fuller, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Simon Russell Beale, Stephen Charlesworth, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Roger Heath, Stuart MacIntyre, Henry Waddington, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

0:53

Act I Scene 3: Chorus and Aria: Benvenuto, I implore you, this is your last chance (Marquis, Duke, Ottaviano, Narrator, Chorus)

Roger Heath, Henry Waddington, BBC Singers, Stuart MacIntyre, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Stephen Charlesworth, Robert Johnston, Lori Ann Fuller, Rod Gilfry

5:09

Act I Scene 3: Finaletto: I am happy here (Angela, Emilia, Duke, Ottaviano, Narrator, Chorus)

Stuart MacIntyre, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Henry Waddington, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Roger Heath, Simon Russell Beale, Robert Johnston, Stephen Charlesworth, Lori Ann Fuller, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Rod Gilfry

3:24

Act I Scene 4: Make way for the Duchess (Blackamoor, Duchess, Narrator)

Roger Heath, Henry Waddington, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Simon Russell Beale, Stuart MacIntyre, Robert Johnston, Stephen Charlesworth, Lori Ann Fuller, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Rod Gilfry

3:43

Act I Scene 4: Aria: I am not like Circe, whon showed men no mercy (Duchess, Male Quartet, Cellini, Narrator)

Lori Ann Fuller, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Stuart MacIntyre, Robert Johnston, Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Stephen Charlesworth, Roger Heath, Henry Waddington, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Rod Gilfry

5:40

Act I Scene 5: Madrigal: When the Duchess is away (Emilia, Duke, Chorus)

Simon Russell Beale, Robert Johnston, Roger Heath, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Stephen Charlesworth, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Henry Waddington, Lori Ann Fuller, Stuart MacIntyre, Rod Gilfry

3:11

Act I Scene 5: Duet: Although my black misfortune we're surrounded (Angela, Cellini, Narrator)

BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lori Ann Fuller, Roger Heath, Stuart MacIntyre, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Robert Johnston, Henry Waddington, Simon Russell Beale, Stephen Charlesworth, Rod Gilfry

3:22

Act I Scene 5: Trio: Dear young woman (Angela, Duke, Cellini, Narrator)

Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Simon Russell Beale, Stuart MacIntyre, Lori Ann Fuller, Roger Heath, Robert Johnston, Henry Waddington, Stephen Charlesworth, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Rod Gilfry

3:54

Act I Scene 5: Finale: All a-tremble we assemble shouting, What's the matter (Entire Company)

Simon Russell Beale, Henry Waddington, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Roger Heath, Lucy Schaufer, Stuart MacIntyre, Andrew Davis, Stephen Charlesworth, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lori Ann Fuller, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

12:02

Act II Scene 1: Duet: If you ever, ever dared to leave me (Angela , Cellini)

Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Stephen Charlesworth, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lori Ann Fuller, Simon Russell Beale, Henry Waddington, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Stuart MacIntyre, Roger Heath, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

1:45

Act II Scene 1: Message from the Duchess! ( Blackamoor, Cellini, Angela, Emilia, Narrator)

Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Roger Heath, Robert Johnston, Henry Waddington, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Charlesworth, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Stuart MacIntyre, Lori Ann Fuller, Rod Gilfry

2:29

Act II Scene 1: The little god of love is the one I'm fondest of (Emilia, Angela, Chorus)

Robert Johnston, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Stephen Charlesworth, Simon Russell Beale, Lori Ann Fuller, Stuart MacIntyre, Roger Heath, Henry Waddington, Rod Gilfry

4:09

Act II Scene 3: It's always been a pleasure to dedicate a measure (Duke, Chorus)

Henry Waddington, Stuart MacIntyre, Simon Russell Beale, Lori Ann Fuller, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Roger Heath, Stephen Charlesworth, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

3:43

Act II Scene 4: Procession: Souvenirs! Hurry, hurry, get your souvenirs (Vendors, Hangman, Chorus)

Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Roger Heath, Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Henry Waddington, Lori Ann Fuller, Stephen Charlesworth, Stuart MacIntyre, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

1:48

Act II Scene 5: Oh the world is full of villains (Chorus, Duke, Cellini, Magistrate)

Lori Ann Fuller, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Roger Heath, Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Henry Waddington, Stephen Charlesworth, Stuart MacIntyre, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

2:25

Act II Scene 5: In Naples one night a wandering gypsy (Cellini, Duke, Chorus)

Lori Ann Fuller, Robert Johnston, Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Henry Waddington, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Roger Heath, Stuart MacIntyre, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Stephen Charlesworth, Rod Gilfry

6:55

Act II Scene 5: Oh, it pays to have a witness (Hangman, Angela, Duchness, Narrator, Chorus)

Stuart MacIntyre, Lori Ann Fuller, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Roger Heath, Stephen Charlesworth, Simon Russell Beale, Henry Waddington, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

2:38

Act II Scene 5: Duet: Love is my enemy (Cellini, Angela)

BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Henry Waddington, Stephen Charlesworth, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Stuart MacIntyre, Simon Russell Beale, Robert Johnston, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Roger Heath, Lori Ann Fuller, Rod Gilfry

3:47

Act II Scene 5: My poor child, he isn't worth one of your tears! (Duchness, Angela, Narrator)

Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Lori Ann Fuller, Stuart MacIntyre, Roger Heath, Stephen Charlesworth, Simon Russell Beale, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Henry Waddington, Robert Johnston, Rod Gilfry

1:30

Act II Scene 6: If you're bent on viewing something doing, come to Paris ( Marquis, Chorus, Narrator)

Lori Ann Fuller, Stuart MacIntyre, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Robert Johnston, Henry Waddington, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Roger Heath, Stephen Charlesworth, Rod Gilfry

3:29

Act II Scene 7: Finale: Sarabande: You left Florence without coming to decorate my fountain (Duchess, Cellini, Angela, Duke, Maffio, Narrator)

Henry Waddington, Lori Ann Fuller, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Charlesworth, Robert Johnston, Roger Heath, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Simon Russell Beale, Stuart MacIntyre, Rod Gilfry

3:57

Act II Scene 7: Finale Ultimo: Heav'n or hell, who can tell what comes after? (Entire Company)

Simon Russell Beale, Lucy Schaufer, Andrew Davis, Stuart MacIntyre, Felicity Palmer, George Dvorsky, Henry Waddington, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Charlesworth, Lori Ann Fuller, Robert Johnston, Roger Heath, Rod Gilfry

3:33

Kurt Weill

Composer
Andrew Davis

Artist
BBC Singers

Choir
Lucy Schaufer

Mezzo-Soprano
BBC Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra

Weill, K.: Firebrand of Florence (The) [Opera]

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