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| Olimpia
- Cantatas of Alessandro Scarlatti |
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| Description: |
Within the repertoire of
the Italian pastoral cantata, no composer produced more vivid or varied
music than Alessandro Scarlatti. The musical imagery and declamation is of
striking originality and abounds in melodic simplicity and lyrical beauty.
Equally masterly is the variety of Scarlatti's phrasing, unmatched by any
of his Italian contemporaries.
Rosalind Halton has painstakingly researched these works and the booklet
notes are comprehensive in their information about each Cantata presented.
Performed as authentically as possible by Chacona and a cast of some of
Australia's finest singers, this 2CD set is bound to satisfy all lovers of
Alessandro Scarlatti's music. |
| Performers: |
Jane Edwards (soprano), James Sanderson (countertenor),
Vivien Hamilton (soprano), Miriam Allan (soprano), Rosalind Halton (harpsichord), chacona - Rosalind Halton,
director. |
| Composers: |
Alessandro Scarlatti. |
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Price: £16.95 - Purchase
here
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| Tracks: |
CD 1
1-7
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Olimpia
Chamber Cantata for soprano
Jane Edwards, soprano
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8-11
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Del Tirreno sul
Lido
Cantata for alto solo
James Sanderson, countertenor
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12-19
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Silentio, Aure
Volanti
Cantata for soprano solo with violins
Vivien Hamilton, soprano
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20-23
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Bella Dama di
Nome Santa
Chamber Cantata for alto with recorder and violins
James Sanderson, countertenor
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24-27
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E come, oh Dio
Cantata for soprano solo
Jane Edwards, soprano
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28
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Toccata da
Cimbalo
Toccata da Cimbalo
Rosalind Halton, harpsichord
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29-32
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Lontan
dall'Idol mio
Cantata for soprano solo
Vivien Hamilton, soprano
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CD 2
1-7
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Lidio e Clori
Duet for soprano and alto with violins
Jane Edwards, Clori;
James Sanderson, Lidio
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8-17
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Filli e Clori
Duet Cantata for 2 sopranos, with 2 violins
Jane Edwards, Filli;
Miriam Allan, Clori
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18-23
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Perdono, Amor
Cantata for alto solo
James Sanderson, countertenor
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24-27
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Cantata
Pastorale
Cantata for voice with violins
James Sanderson, countertenor
Miriam Allan, soprano
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28-35
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Horche di Febo
ascosi
Serenata for solo soprano and violins
Jane Edwards, soprano
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ABC Classics 461 687-2
Recorded in 2000
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Price: £16.95 - Purchase
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| Domenico Scarlatti
Cantatas -
Love's Thrall |
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| Description: |
First recordings of late cantatas and duets
by Domenico Scarlatti on authentic instruments
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| Performers: |
Musica Fiammante: Kate Eckersley
(soprano), Katherine Sharman (cello), Timothy Roberts (harpsichord) with
guest artist Emily van Evera (soprano)
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| Composer: |
Domenico Scarlatti
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Price: £7.95 - Purchase here
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Unicorn-Kanchana DKP(CD)9142
Recorded in 1990
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Price: £7.95 - Purchase here
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| Domenico Scarlatti
Cantatas -
Love's Awakening |
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| Description: |
First recordings of late cantatas and duets
by Domenico Scarlatti on authentic instruments
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| Performers: |
Musica Fiammante: Kate Eckersley
(soprano), Katherine Sharman (cello), Timothy Roberts (harpsichord) with
guest artist Emily van Evera (soprano)
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| Composer: |
Domenico Scarlatti
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Price: £7.95 - Purchase here
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Unicorn-Kanchana DKP(CD)9125
Recorded in 1992
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Price: £7.95 - Purchase here
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