Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque opera with Randall Scotting's latest album, "Infinite Refrain: Music of Love's Refuge." Released on November 3, 2023, under Signum Records, this captivating collection showcases the timeless beauty of 17th-century Italian music, spanning a little over an hour of exquisite performances.
Randall Scotting, a renowned countertenor, brings his distinctive voice and profound musicality to this album, offering a fresh perspective on works by lesser-known composers of the era. The tracklist is a journey through a variety of operatic scenes, arias, and dances, each piece telling a story of love, longing, and the human condition.
From the tender "Vorrei baciarti" to the dramatic "Ercole in Tebe" and the iconic "Pur ti miro" from "L'incoronazione di Poppea," Scotting's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also features instrumental pieces, including the lively "Ballo detto Pollicio" and "Ballo del Granduca," providing a delightful contrast to the vocal works.
"Infinite Refrain" is not just a collection of beautiful music; it's a testament to Randall Scotting's artistry and his deep connection with the Baroque repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rich and rewarding listening experience.
(C) 2023 Signum Classics(P) 2023 Signum Records
Tracks
Vorrei baciarti, SV 123Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Se i languidi miei sguardi, SV 141Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ercole in Tebe, Act II: Da torbido nemboJacopo Melani, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Perchè fuggi, SV 128Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ballo detto PollicioTarquinio Merula, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
La Cleopatra, Act III: Dove, m’ascondoDaniele da Castrovillari, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Soave libertate, SV 130Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Eliogabalo, Act I: Io resto solo?… Misero, così vaFrancesco Cavalli, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Toccata QuartaGirolamo Frescobaldi, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Tornate, o cari baci, SV 129Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ercole in Tebe, Act II: Crudo AmorGiovanni Antonio Boretti, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Il Trespolo Tutore Act III: Oh quanti soli – Così stà arioso… – Oblio, che lento aria – Le mie fiamme – Ah, gl’è meglio ridere – Ahimè, gl’è meglio piangereAlessandro Stradella, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Se pur destina e vole, SV 142Claudio Monteverdi, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ballo del GranducaGiovanni Legrenzi, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ercole in Tebe, Act II: Entro l’orrida mole… Se per tè lieto mi liceGiovanni Antonio Boretti, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Con che soavità, SV 139Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
L’incoronazione di Poppea, Act III, SV 308: Pur ti miro, pur ti godoClaudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
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