Dive into the world of Baroque opera with "Les 3 Contre-ténors: Le concours de virtuosité des castrats," a captivating album featuring the extraordinary talents of Samuel Mariño, Filippo Mineccia, and Valer Sabadus. Released on October 8, 2021, under the prestigious Château de Versailles Spectacles label, this album is a testament to the virtuosity and artistry of the countertenor voice, paying homage to the legendary castrati of the past.
Spanning a rich repertoire of arias, duets, and trios, the album showcases the technical prowess and expressive depth of these renowned countertenors. From the dramatic intensity of "Crude furie degli orridi abissi" from "Serse" to the tender duet "Se il mio amor fu il tuo delitto" from "Berenice, Regina d’Egitto," each track is a masterclass in vocal performance. The album also includes iconic works such as "Pur ti miro" from "L'Incoronazione di Poppea" and the stirring "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from Handel's "Solomon."
Accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal under the direction of Stefan Plewniak, the album offers a lush and immersive musical experience. With a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, "Les 3 Contre-ténors" is a celebration of Baroque opera, highlighting the timeless beauty and complexity of the genre. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of countertenors, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Germanico in Germania, Act II Scene 12: Terzetto. Temi lo sdegno mio (Germanico, Arminio, Rosmonda)Nicola Porpora, Samuel Mariño, Valer Sabadus, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Cesare e Cleopatra, Act I Scene 8: Aria. Tra le procelle assorto (Cleopatra)Carl Heinrich Graun, Samuel Mariño, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
La Spartana Generosa, Act I Scene 2: Aria. Sagace è la mano (Acrotato)Johann Adolf Hasse, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Artaserse, Act I Scene 15: Aria. Vo solcando un mar crudele (Arbace)Leonardo Vinci, Samuel Mariño, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Solomon, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of ShebaGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Il Trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a: Aria. Lascia la spina, cogli la rosa (Piacere)George Frideric Handel, Valer Sabadus, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Berenice, Regina d’Egitto, HWV 38, Act I Scene 11: Duetto. Se il mio amor fu il tuo delitto (Berenice, Demetrio)George Frideric Handel, Samuel Mariño, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Serse, HWV 40, Act III Scene 14: Aria. Crude furie degli orridi abissi (Serse)George Frideric Handel, Valer Sabadus, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Il Vespasiano: OuvertureAttilio Ariosti, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Polifemo, Act III Scene 5: Aria. Alto GioveNicola Porpora, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Polifemo, Act III Final scene: Terzetto: La gioia immortal (Galatea, Aci, Ulisse)Nicola Porpora, Samuel Mariño, Valer Sabadus, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Come Ye, Sons of Art, Z. 323: Duetto. Sound the trumpetHenry Purcell, Valer Sabadus, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
L'Incoronazione di Poppea, SV 308, Act III Scene 8: Pur ti miro (Poppea, Nerone)Claudio Monteverdi, Samuel Mariño, Valer Sabadus, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
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