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Documented collaborators

Il Prigioniero is a landmark chamber opera by Luigi Dallapiccola, blending serial techniques with vivid storytelling. Premiered in the mid-20th century, the work draws on Villiers de l’Isle-Adam and Charles De Coster to frame themes of prayer, hope, and freedom through a distinctive trio of 12-tone rows. This performer page provides a detailed biography, a concise discography of notable recordings, and up-to-date notes on the 2025 touring schedule, including a forthcoming ditto pairing with Puccini’s Suor Angelica at Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera.

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Documented collaborators

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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

For fans and concert-goers across Italy and beyond, securing seats to Il Prigioniero means stepping into a storied chapter of post-war Italian opera. The work’s prologue and short one-act structure, with a runtime around 50 minutes, allows for an intense, focused experience that is ideal for concert halls and festival stages. Stay tuned for venue details, performance dates, and official artist updates as they’re announced. If you’re seeking more context, follow the composer’s legacy and the performer’s ongoing explorations of 12-tone storytelling.

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The essentials

Quick Facts About Il Prigioniero

  • Composer: Luigi Dallapiccola (1904–1975); one of Italy’s early proponents of 12-tone serialism.
  • Work type: Opera in a prologue and one act (approx. 50 minutes); music and libretto by Dallapiccola.
  • Source material: Based on Villiers de l’Isle-Adam’s La torture par l’espérance and Charles De Coster’s La Légende d’Ulenspiegel; features a 'fratello' motif and three 12-tone rows representing prayer, hope, and freedom.
  • Premiere: Radio premiere by RAI on December 1, 1949; staged first on May 20, 1950 at Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Florence).
  • 2025 tour/venue note: Performed as a dittico with Puccini’s Suor Angelica at Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera (Apr 23–May 2, 2025); one performance was canceled on Apr 26 and rescheduled to Apr 30.
  • Key recordings: CBS 61344 (radio performance, released 1973); Decca/Osa-1166 (first studio recording, 1975); Sony Classical SK 68 323 (1995); New York Philharmonic (2013); Graz/Oehms OC970 (2017); Chandos CHSA 5276 (2020).

The records

Il Prigioniero Discography

  • Il Prigioniero (Chandos CHSA 5276)
    2020 · Chandos
  • Il Prigioniero (Dallapiccola; Oehms OC970)
    2017 · Oehms Classics
  • Dallapiccola: Il Prigioniero (New York Philharmonic)
    2013 · New York Philharmonic
  • Il Prigioniero; Canti di prigionia (Sony Classical SK 68 323)
    1995 · Sony Classical
  • Il Prigioniero (Decca/London OSA-1166)
    1975 · Decca
  • Il Prigioniero (CBS 61344)
    1973 · CBS

For fans and concert-goers across Italy and beyond, securing seats to Il Prigioniero means stepping into a storied chapter of post-war Italian opera. The work’s prologue and short one-act structure, with a runtime around 50 minutes, allows for an intense, focused experience that is ideal for concert halls and festival stages. Stay tuned for venue details, performance dates, and official artist updates as they’re announced. If you’re seeking more context, follow the composer’s legacy and the performer’s ongoing explorations of 12-tone storytelling.

Official social channels and websites for Il Prigioniero’s performer information are provided to help you stay connected:

We’ve got you covered for the latest schedule, venue details, and opportunities to secure your seats for the upcoming performances, including the 2025 Rome run and any rescheduled show dates.

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