Handel/Amereau - Handel Arias [CD]
Handel Arias
Handel/Amereau
CD
George Frideric Handel lavished particular attention on the contralto or mezzo-soprano roles in his operas and oratorios throughout the years. What better way to celebrate the lush arias that Handel composed for his contralto stars than with Avery Amereau-described by The New York Times as "an extraordinary American alto on the rise"-alongside Handelian scholar Nicholas McGegan and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. Featuring virtuosic, passionate, stirring arias throughout Handel's composing career-from his early Aci, Galatea e Polifemo (1708) to his later Alcina (1735)-this recording brings to life the incredible music once sung by Nicolini, Senesino, and Carestini. This debut album by Amereau marks the last recording of Nicholas McGegan at the helm of PBO.
Tracklist:
- Aci, Galatea E Polifemo, Hwv 72: Benché Tuoni E L'etra Avvampi
- Agrippina, Hwv 6 (Excerpts): Otton, Qual Portentoso Fulmine È Questi
- Agrippina, Hwv 6 (Excerpts): Voi Che Udite Il Mio Lamento
- Rinaldo, Hwv 7a (Excerpts): Cara Sposa, Amante Cara
- Rinaldo, Hwv 7a (Excerpts): Venti, Turbini
- Rinaldo, Hwv 7a (Excerpts): Or La Tromba In Son Festante
- Silla, Hwv 10 (Excerpts): Senti, Bell'idol Mio
- Silla, Hwv 10 (Excerpts): Con Tromba Guerriera
- Amadigi Di Gaula, Hwv 11 (Excerpts): È Si Dolce Il Mio Contento
- Amadigi Di Gaula, Hwv 11 (Excerpts): O Rendetemi Il Mio Bene
- Amadigi Di Gaula, Hwv 11 (Excerpts): Sussurrate, Onde Vezzose
- Radamisto, Hwv 12a: Già Che Morir Non Posso
- Giulio Cesare In Egitto, Hwv 17 (Excerpts): Priva Son D'ogni Conforto
- Giulio Cesare In Egitto, Hwv 17 (Excerpts): Dall'ondoso Periglio... Aure Deh Per Pietà
- Alcina, Hwv 34: Verdi Prati