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A Palermo il manoscritto autografo di un'opera di Donizetti ANSA
teca del Conservatorio di Palermo il
era l'unica identificata. Su questa si sono
manoscritto autografo di Alahor in Granata,
MILAN – E'stato individuato nella biblio-
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opera di Gaetano Donizetti scritto appositamente
per il teatro Carolino (poi diventato Bellini)
(di cui esiste una incisione su cd) e poi nel
dove debuttò il 7 gennaio 1826.
1999 al Teatro Massimo di Palermo.
centro studi Donizettiano, che è collegato al
A fare la scoperta Edoardo Cavalli, del
Conservatorio di Palermo, Dario Lo Cicero, ha
Donizetti Opera Festival di Bergamo.
scoperto gli "autografi di due cantate di
Il manoscritto di Alahor della biblioteca
Donizetti, delle quali si conoscevano solo i titoli.
Negli ultimi anni il bibliotecario del
del conservatorio era da anni oggetto di
studio ma "nessuno prima di oggi aveva
confermato la sua autenticità" ha sottolineato
lineato Paolo Fabbri, direttore scientifico del
il direttore del Conservatorio Daniele Ficola.
Centro Studi donizettiani - permetterà di
avere una partitura pienamente attendibile
Adesso, la scoperta di Cavalli - ha sotto-
1825 come maestro di cappella e direttore
musicale del teatro Carolino, un periodo
Donizetti è arrivato a Palermo nell'aprile
di quanto Donizetti scrisse nel 1826 e, oltre
a poterne finalmente realizzare un'edizione
difficile in cui ha composto Alahor, prima
critica, il Centro Studi coglierà l'occasione di
di andarsene nel febbraio 1826. L'opera ha
questo importantissimo ritrovamento per
avuto un tiepido successo. E dopo il debutto
organizzare, auspicabilmente col Conservatorio
siciliano è stata eseguita al San Carlo di
e con l'Università di Palermo, una giornata di
Napoli e poi nel 1830 di nuovo a Palermo,
studi sul soggiorno siciliano di Donizetti".
assente il compositore Fino ad oggi la copia
Palermo - ha aggiunto Ficola - continua a
rivelarsi un giacimento di preziosi manoscritti
e partiture utili a ricostruire pezzi mancanti
"La biblioteca del Conservatorio di
La partitura musicale autografata. | ANSA PHOTO della partitura di questa terza messa in scena
della storia della musica.”
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Frankie Avalon and his young protégé Tommy Cono record historic duet
postproduction was wrapped months later, By Pat Ciarrocchi
creating an extraordinary duet performance In a remarkable comeback that echoes
that, though digitally mastered, feels
through the annals of music history, the
seamless.
legendary 1950s teen idol Frankie Avalon has
“When Avalon learned of the Bobby returned to the recording studio after a hiatus
Rydell ‘Sway’ duet he was eager to hear it and of 45 years.
see it,” said Montello. “He was blown away Avalon is teaming up with “The Voice
by the power of the unique performances.” of Tribute” – Tommy Cono – in a video-
It didn’t take much to convince him that recorded duet of Avalon’s acclaimed “Beauty
his “Beauty School Drop Out” hit could be School Drop Out.”
re-mastered in a similar way. The duet with "I've known Frankie for many years,” said
Cono and Avalon was recorded live from veteran music producer, Joey Montello. “He's
beginning to end.
a great friend of mine. As Tommy's manager
The decision to step back into the
and mentor, I'm honored to produce this
recording studio for the first time in 45 years record with these two incredible talents in an
is a testament to Avalon's enduring passion historic collaboration.”
for music and his desire to reconnect with his Cono’s duet with Avalon comes on the
devoted fans.
heels of his first collaboration with another
Cono recounted stepping up to the
1950s teen idol, the late Bobby Rydell,
microphone with Avalon.
Avalon’s close friend. The two performers,
“Frankie looked at me. He said, ‘Tommy,
together with Fabian, called themselves “The
the last time I was in a recording studio was in 1978 when I originally recorded this song.’” Golden Boys.”
Cono, a New Jersey native, recorded
For an up-and-coming entertainer like Rydell’s chart-topping hit, “Sway,” completing
Cono, whose solo performances capture the the recording a few weeks become Rydell
essence and style of Avalon and Rydell with died of complications from a long illness. The
his own unique musical finesse, collaborating
with Avalon was emotional.
Avalon’s smooth vocals, good looks and charming style captivated audiences
around the world. He was known for his classics “Venus,” “Why?” and “Bobby
Sox to Stockings.” His influence extended
to films, notably the famed “Beach Party”
Tommy Cono and Frankie Avalon
record the new duet of the Avalon classic “Beauty School Drop Out.”
series alongside Annette FunSchool Drop Out” icello.
To promote the “Beauty
revival, Philadelphia’s Bro
adcast Pioneers and the Delaware County Press Club, will
Avalon live.
“This music video – set to be unveiled
2025 – is both nostalgic and early in
be co-hosting Cono for a live performance at
groundbreaking,” said Montello. “I understand both artists’ strengths, so we their June 19 lunche
t on at McCall Golf Club
in Upper Darby.oTnicekers website –
ets are available through
could create a musical rendezvous.” Montello’s unique camaraderie with both the Broadcast Ptipioneers.com.
Avalon and Cono, as well as the late Rendell, www.broadcas
and hi
s expertise in music production, bring Special guest Frankie Avalon will appear
re his thoughts about the
this historic collaboration to life.
via remote to sFhoarmer CBS Philadelphia
Look for Frankie Avalon to headline a collaboratcihoonr. Pat Ciarrocchi will interview
performance to Wildwood, N.J., in October. IAH News An
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