Opis: Handel: Cantatas

One of the greatest composers of the Baroque era, George Frideric Handel was born in Germany but spent most of his career living in London. He was something of a celebrity in his day -- a status he enjoyed thanks to his prolific cultivation of opera. Also ranking among Handel's large vocal output are his cantatas, works that form the focus of this release.

The disc brings together two different versions of Handel's two lesser-known cantatas, and includes the first ever recording of the two versions of Mira Lilla gentile. Largely neglected until now, these latter works tell the story of a young man's unrequited love for Lilla, and while the earlier version contains a soprano solo alternating with a violin, the later version sees this instrument replaced by a cello. The second pair of cantatas comprises the anonymous La caduta di Icaro and Handel's Tra le fiamme HWV170 -- both of which use the same libretto by Cardinal Benedetto Pamphili. Here the CD switches from heartbreak to counsel against pride; with the text declaiming the legend of Icarus and Daedalus, Tra le fiamme is particularly striking for its rich assortment of instruments.

Soprano Valentina Varriale has been praised for her 'highly focused tone' (International Record Review, April 2011). Having studied at the Conservatorio di Musica San Pietro a Majella in Naples, she has since performed a variety of roles with numerous opera companies and has appeared as Zeza in a filmed version of Leonardo Leo's L'Alidoro. In her first recording for Brilliant classics, she is joined by members of MVSICA PERDVTA.

Other information:
- The World Premiere of Handel's Cantata "Mira Lilla gentile", recorded 2010--2012, Rome.
- World premiere recording of Mira Lilla gentile.
- Soprano Valentina Varriale is an upcoming star in the Early Music scene, she sings in opera productions of Jordi Savall and Ottavio Dantone, and has recently performed in the Festivals of Salzburg, Edinburgh and Dresden.
- Performed on original instruments.
- Contains booklet notes on each of the pieces.

Szczegóły: Handel: Cantatas

Nazwa: Handel: Cantatas
Producent: Brilliant Classics
Kod paskowy: 5028421944265
Języki: angielski
Format: 14.0x12.0cm
Oprawa: Plastikowa
Waga: 0.09 kg
Wykonawca: Valentina Varriale, Musica Perduta, Renato Criscuolo
Typ głównego nośnika: AC
Ilość nośników: 1
Opis nośników:

1. Cantatas (CD-Audio)
   1. Recitativo Mira Lilla gentile (koncert - utwór 01:08)
   2. Aria Non dar piu pena o cara (koncert - utwór 06:23)
   3. Recitativo Ferma deh ferma o bella (koncert - utwór 00:40)
   4. Aria Consolati mio core (koncert - utwór 02:34)
   5. Recitativo Sogno o son desto (koncert - utwór 00:48)
   6. Aria Benché infida tu mi fuggi (koncert - utwór 03:45)
   7. Sinfonia (koncert - utwór 01:38)
   8. Aria Tra le fiamme tu scherzi per gioco (koncert - utwór 03:02)
   9. Recitativo Dedalo gia le fortunate penne (koncert - utwór 00:54)
   10. Aria Pien di nuovo e bel diletto (koncert - utwór 04:03)
   11. Recitativo Si si, purtroppo e vero (koncert - utwór 00:14)
   12. Aria Impenni l?ali chi puo volare (koncert - utwór 04:53)
   13. Recitativo L?uomo che nacque per salire al Cielo (koncert - utwór 00:21)
   14. Aria Tra le fiamme tu scherzi per gioco (reprise) (koncert - utwór 03:09)
   15. Recitativo Mira Lilla gentile (koncert - utwór 00:50)
   16. Aria Non dar piu pena o cara (koncert - utwór 08:10)
   17. Recitativo Ferma deh ferma o bella (koncert - utwór 00:37)
   18. Aria Consolati mio core (koncert - utwór 02:33)
   19. Recitativo Sogno o son desto (koncert - utwór 00:36)
   20. Aria Benché infida tu mi fuggi (koncert - utwór 02:21)
   21. Aria Tra le fiamme tu scherzi per gioco (koncert - utwór 05:20)
   22. Recitativo Dedalo gia le fortunate penne (koncert - utwór 01:00)
   23. Aria Pien di nuovo e bel diletto (koncert - utwór 05:00)
   24. Recitativo Si si, purtroppo e vero (koncert - utwór 00:16)
   25. Aria Voli nell?aria chi puo volare (koncert - utwór 02:57)
   26. Recitativo L?uomo che nacque per salire al Cielo (koncert - utwór 00:22)
   27. Aria Tra le fiamme tu scherzi per gioco (reprise) (koncert - utwór 05:25)

Recenzje: Handel: Cantatas