Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Recit: Di mio padre al furoreGeorge Frideric Handel, John Kentish, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Aria: Rendi'l sereno al ciglioGeorge Frideric Handel, Margaret Ritchie, Nancy Evans, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Recit: Giusti numiGeorge Frideric Handel, Nancy Evans, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Aria: Forte inciampo al suo furore pria che giungaGeorge Frideric Handel, Nancy Evans, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Recit: Melo, mio prence, soffri ch'io nipoteGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Wallace, Helen Watts, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Aria: Fra l'ombre e gl'orroriGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Wallace, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Recit: Come più dell'usato, o PrenceGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, Helen Watts, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Aria: Sì, sì, minaccia, e vintaGeorge Frideric Handel, Helen Watts, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Recit: Non più conteseGeorge Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Alfred Deller, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Aria: La turba adultriceGeorge Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, John Kentish, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Recit: Amici, troppo oscuro torpe il valor nascostoGeorge Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, John Kentish, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 1: Aria: Dite pace, e fulminate crudi Ciel!George Frideric Handel, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Aria: Padre, germano, e sposoGeorge Frideric Handel, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, John Kentish, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Ebben dall’alta torreGeorge Frideric Handel, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, John Kentish, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Duetto: Se m'ascolti. E udir potrei?George Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Nancy Evans, John Kentish, Helen Watts, Ian Wallace, The St. Anthony Singers, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Recit: Padre, SignorGeorge Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Nancy Evans, John Kentish, Helen Watts, Ian Wallace, The St. Anthony Singers, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Aria: Se discordia ci disciolse paceGeorge Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Nancy Evans, Helen Watts, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: E cosi tu disprezzi la tua propria grandezza?George Frideric Handel, Helen Watts, Ian Wallace, The St. Anthony Singers, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Aria: So ch'il Ciel ben spesso godeGeorge Frideric Handel, Helen Watts, Ian Wallace, The St. Anthony Singers, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Recit: Quanto piu melo ha sdegnoGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Wallace, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Aria: Sento il cor che lieto godeGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Wallace, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Con sì bella feritaGeorge Frideric Handel, Margaret Ritchie, Alfred Deller, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Duetto: Per le porte del tormentoGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Recit: Signor, tuo regio sangueGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Aria: Alle sfere della gloria alza i vanni un nobil corGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: La pace sdegnerai?George Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Aria: Vado, vado al campo a combatter col piantoGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Recit: Mio sposoGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Aria: In mille dolci modi al sen ti stringeròGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Parmi ch'un dolce raggioGeorge Frideric Handel, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 2: Aria: Vola l'augello del caro nidoGeorge Frideric Handel, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Recit: Mi segue la Regina, aiuto, o frodi!George Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Nancy Evans, Helen Watts, Ian Wallace, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Aria: S'io cadrò per tuo consiglio resti il figlioGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Wallace, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Melo, dov'e'l tuo zelo?George Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, William Herbert, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, John Kentish, Helen Watts, Ian Wallace, The St. Anthony Singers, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Aria: Cuor di madre e cuor di moglie, chi t'involaGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, John Kentish, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Per la segreta porta del real giardinoGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Aria: M'opporrò da generoso all'indegna orridaGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Recit: Correte pur a fiumi amare lacrime nel commune peGeorge Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Aria: Vorrei, nè pur saprei che la speme nel mio core dGeorge Frideric Handel, William Herbert, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Altomoro, si renda libero lo steccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Wallace, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Aria: Tiene Giove in mano il folgore gl'empi sol per fuGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Wallace, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Recit: Ah Padre! eccoti al piede un figlio supplicanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Helen Watts, Alfred Deller, William Herbert, Nancy Evans, Margaret Ritchie, John Kentish, Ian Wallace, The St. Anthony Singers, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Aria: Tu caro, caro sei il dolce mio tesoro, e sai percGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, Margaret Ritchie, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Sosarme, HWV 30 / Act 3: Chorus: Dopo l'ire sì funeste dell'amore splendaGeorge Frideric Handel, The St. Anthony Singers, St. Cecilia Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of George Frideric Handel with his operatic masterpiece, "Sosarme, HWV 30." This three-act opera, released in 1955 under Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd., is a testament to Handel's enduring genius and his significant contributions to the classical and opera genres. Spanning over two hours and twenty-eight minutes, this album is a substantial and engaging exploration of Handel's compositional prowess.
"Sosarme" is a baroque opera that tells a tale of love, power, and intrigue, set to Handel's evocative and intricate music. The opera features a mix of recitatives and arias, showcasing the vocal agility and dramatic range of the performers. The tracklist is a journey through the opera's narrative, with each piece building on the previous one to create a cohesive and compelling musical experience.
Handel's use of orchestration and vocal writing in "Sosarme" is notable, with the album highlighting his ability to create vivid characters and atmospheres through music. The choral sections, in particular, are a standout feature, demonstrating Handel's skill in writing for multiple voices and creating a sense of grandeur and drama.
This album is a must-listen for fans of classical music, opera, and Handel's work in particular. It offers a chance to experience the full scope of Handel's musical language and his ability to tell a story through music. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Sosarme" is sure to captivate and inspire.
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