Philippe Jaroussky, the renowned countertenor, presents "À sa guitare," a captivating album that showcases his extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility. Released on October 8, 2021, under Warner Classics, this classical masterpiece spans a diverse range of genres, including opera and classical, offering a rich and eclectic listening experience.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of tracks, each transcended from its original form by various transcribers, including Garcia and Jacques. From the hauntingly beautiful "Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite" by Dowland to the passionate "Di tanti palpiti" from Rossini's "Tancredi," Jaroussky's voice breathes new life into these timeless pieces. The album also includes works by renowned composers such as Poulenc, Schubert, Fauré, and Britten, demonstrating Jaroussky's ability to navigate through different musical eras and styles with ease.
"À sa guitare" is a testament to Philippe Jaroussky's artistic brilliance, offering a little over an hour of enchanting melodies and powerful performances. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to be a delightful addition to your music collection.
Poulenc / Transcr. Garcia: À sa guitare, FP 79aFrancis Poulenc, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Dowland: The Firste Booke of Songes: No. 17, Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now InviteJohn Dowland, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Giordani / Transcr. Jacques: Caro mio ben (Formerly Attributed to Tommaso Giordani)Giuseppe Giordani, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Caccini: Il primo libro delle musiche: Chi desia di saperFrancesca Caccini, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Granados / Transcr. Garcia: 12 Tonadillas en estilo antiguo: No. 5, El mirar de la majaEnrique Granados, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Schubert / Transcr. Jacques: Erlkönig, Op. 1, D. 328Franz Schubert, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Poulenc: Sarabande pour guitare, FP 179Francis Poulenc, Thibaut García
Barbara / Transcr. Garcia: SeptembreBarbara, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Purcell / Transcr. Garcia: If Music Be the Food of Love, Z. 379Henry Purcell, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Dowland / Transcr. Garcia: A Musicall Banquet: No. 3, In Darkness Let Me DwellJohn Dowland, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Bonfá / Transcr. Garcia & Ferreira: Manhã de carnaval (From "Orfeu Negro")Luiz Bonfá, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Reis: Xodó da baianaDilermando Reis, Thibaut García
Mozart / Transcr. Jacques: Abendempfindung, K. 523Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Paisiello / Transcr. Jacques: L'amor contrastato, ossia la molinara, Act II: "Nel cor più non mi sento"Giovanni Paisiello, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Ramírez / Transcr. Garcia: Alfonsina y el marAriel Ramírez, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Fauré / Transcr. Jacques: 3 Songs, Op. 8: No. 1, Au bord de l'eauGabriel Fauré, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Fauré / Transcr. Garcia: 2 Songs, Op. 43: No. 2, NocturneGabriel Fauré, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Rossini / Transcr. Garcia: Tancredi, Act I: "Di tanti palpiti"Gioachino Rossini, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Rodríguez / Transcr. De Azpiazu: La cumparsitaGerardo Matos Rodríguez, Thibaut García
Purcell / Transcr. Garcia: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III: "When I Am Laid in Earth"Henry Purcell, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Lorca: 13 Canciones españolas antiguas: No. 1, Anda, jaleoFederico García Lorca, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Britten / Transcr. Garcia: Folksong Arrangements, Vol. II "France": No. 6, Il est quelqu'un sur terreBenjamin Britten, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García