Dive into the enchanting world of Baroque music with Axel Köhler's "Cantate d'amore: Italian Love Cantatas," a captivating collection of Italian love cantatas and arias by the renowned composer George Frideric Handel. Released in 2010 under the Capriccio label, this album is a testament to Köhler's exceptional vocal prowess and his deep understanding of the Baroque era's musical intricacies.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, the album features a rich tapestry of 24 tracks, each a masterful blend of recitatives and arias that narrate tales of love, longing, and passion. The album opens with the cantata "Venne voglia ad amore," HWV 176, followed by the delicate and expressive "Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367a," performed with exquisite finesse. The cantatas "L'armi crudeli e fiere," "Vicino a un rivoletto," "Fra pensieri quel pensiero, HWV 115," and "Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c" further showcase Köhler's ability to convey a wide range of emotions through his powerful and nuanced voice.
Köhler's interpretation of these cantatas is both sensitive and dynamic, bringing to life the intricate melodies and harmonies that characterize Handel's compositions. The album is a delightful journey through the Italian love cantatas, offering a glimpse into the musical landscape of the Baroque period. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Cantate d'amore: Italian Love Cantatas" is an album that promises to enchant and inspire.
(C) 2010 Capriccio(P) 2010 Capriccio
Tracks
Venne voglia ad amore, HWV 176: Recitative. Venne voglia ad AmoreGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Venne voglia ad amore, HWV 176: Aria. Pose Clori ed Amarilli - Recitative. Amor gli maneggiavaGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Venne voglia ad amore, HWV 176: Aria. Or ch'io sono accivettato - Recitative. Talora con speranzaGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
L'armi crudeli e fiere: Aria. L'armi crudeli e fiereAlessandro Scarlatti, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
L'armi crudeli e fiere: Recitative. Per far creder Tiranni - Aria. Se un volto t'allettaAlessandro Scarlatti, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
L'armi crudeli e fiere: Recitative. E' ver, che più si miran le pupille - Aria. Non fu d'AmorAlessandro Scarlatti, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367a: I. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367a: II. VivaceGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367a: III. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367a: IV. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367a: V. Alla breveGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367a: VI. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367a: VII. A tempo di minuettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Vicino a un rivoletto: Recitative. Vicino a un rivoletto ove conuta e ondaAntonio Caldara, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Vicino a un rivoletto: Aria. Zeffiretto amoresetto che scherzando vai vessoso con l'augelloAntonio Caldara, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Vicino a un rivoletto: Recitative. Ma, o Ciel, che insin le piante, e l'erbe i fioriAntonio Caldara, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Vicino a un rivoletto: Aria. Aime, sento il mio coreAntonio Caldara, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Fra pensieri quel pensiero, HWV 115: Aria. Fra pensieri quel pensieroGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Fra pensieri quel pensiero, HWV 115: Recitative. E se fia che volandoGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Fra pensieri quel pensiero, HWV 115: Aria. Pronti l'alle dispiegateGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c: Recitative. Mi palpita il cor - Aria. Agitata e l'alma mia - Recitative. Tormento e gelosiaGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c: Aria. Ho tanti affanni in pettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c: Recitative. Clori di te mi lagnoGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c: Aria. S'un di m'adora la mia crudeleGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
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