Der Kapellmeister. Ein burleskes Intermezzo für eine Basstimme mit Begleitung des Fortepiano - Cimarosa, Domenico 1749-1801 (Leipzig Hoffmeister, 1810)
First known production in Berlin, 1793, but probably premiered between 1786 and 1792
An amusing monodrama for a bass-baritone, the opera portrays a pompous maestro rehearsing an orchestra, often imitating the sound of the instruments.
Librettist of the Italian text, as well as the German translator, are unknown
this edition is the only complete version of the work. For this reason, the versions heard today require completion and orchestration by an editor.
Marco Brolli, "Il Maestro di Capella," in liner notes to the recording Haydn 2032. No. 4. Il Distratto by Giovanni Antonini and Il Giardino Armonico. Catalog number Alpha674.
Keywords: 18th Century (1701-1800); 19th Century (1801-1900); Opera; Music theater; Comedy