Dive into the world of Baroque music with Thomas Dunford's captivating album "Amazone," released on September 17, 2021, under Warner Classics. This enchanting collection spans a little over an hour and fifteen minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Dunford's virtuosity and the timeless allure of the Baroque era.
The album is a journey through the works of various composers, including Provenzale, Cavalli, Viviani, and Vivaldi, among others. Each track is a masterpiece in its own right, from the dramatic arias of "Lo schiavo di sua moglie" and "Ercole amante" to the intricate instrumental pieces like Couperin's "Passacaille in C Major" and Marais' "L'Amériquaine." Dunford's renditions are both sensitive and dynamic, bringing out the depth and nuance of each composition.
Highlights include the powerful arias from "Mitilene, regina delle amazzoni" by De Bottis, the sinfonia from Vivaldi's "Ercole sul Termodonte," and Dunford's own composition, "Amazones," which adds a contemporary touch to the classical repertoire. The album is a testament to Dunford's versatility and his ability to breathe new life into historical works.
Whether you're a seasoned fan of Baroque music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "Amazone" offers a compelling and immersive listening experience. Thomas Dunford's artistry shines through in every note, making this album a standout addition to any music collection.
Provenzale: Lo schiavo di sua moglie: "Non posso far" (Lucillo)Francesco Provenzale, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Cavalli: Ercole amante, Act 1: SinfoniaFrancesco Cavalli, Thomas Dunford, Jupiter
Provenzale: Lo schiavo di sua moglie: "Lasciatemi morir, stelle crudeli" (Menalippa)Francesco Provenzale, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Viviani: Mitilene, regina delle amazzoni: "Muove il piè, furia d'Averno" (Mitilene)Giovanni Buonaventura Viviani, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
De Bottis: Mitilene, regina delle amazzoni: "Io piango" - "Io peno" (Mitilene, Armidoro)Giuseppe De Bottis, Lea Desandre, Cecilia Bartoli, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Schürmann: Die getreue Alceste: Sinfonia pour la tempête (1719 Hamburg Version)Georg Caspar Schürmann, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Pallavicino: L'Antiope: "Vieni, corri, volami in braccio" (Antiope)Carlo Pallavicino, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Philidor: Les Amazones: "Venez, troupe guerrière" - "Puisque tout est tranquille" - "Combattons, courrons à la gloire" (Thalestris, Hippolyte)Andre Danican Philidor, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Véronique Gens, Thomas Dunford
Couperin, L: Passacaille in C MajorLouis Couperin, Thomas Dunford, William Christie
Destouches: Marthésie, première reine des amazones: "Faible fierté, gloire impuissante" (Thalestris)André Cardinal Destouches, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Marais: Pièces de viole, Livre IV, Suitte d'un goût étranger: No. 68, L'AmériquaineMarin Marais, Thomas Dunford, Jupiter
Destouches: Marthésie, première reine des amazones: "Ô mort ! Ô triste mort" (Thalestris)André Cardinal Destouches, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Rondeau: Postlude improviséJean Rondeau
Couperin, F: Second Livre de pièces de clavecin, Dixième Ordre: VI. L'AmazôneFrançois Couperin, Jean Rondeau
Destouches: Marthésie, première reine des amazones: "Quel coup me réservait la colère céleste ?" (Marthésie)André Cardinal Destouches, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Vivaldi: Ercole sul Termodonte, RV 710, Sinfonia: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Dunford, Jupiter
De Bottis: Mitilene, regina delle amazzoni: "Che farai misero core" (Mitilene)Giuseppe De Bottis, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Schürmann: Die getreue Alceste: "Non ha fortuna il pianto mio" (Hyppolite)Georg Caspar Schürmann, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Vivaldi: Ercole sul Termodonte, RV 710, Sinfonia: II. [Andante]Antonio Vivaldi, Thomas Dunford, Jupiter
De Bottis: Mitilene, regina delle amazzoni: "Lieti fiori, erbe odorose" (Mitilene)Giuseppe De Bottis, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
De Bottis: Mitilene, regina delle amazzoni: "Sdegno all'armi, alle vendette" (Mitilene)Giuseppe De Bottis, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Vivaldi: Ercole sul Termodonte, RV 710, Sinfonia: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Dunford, Jupiter
Vivaldi: Ercole sul Termodonte, RV 710: "Onde chiare che sussurrate" (Ippolita)Antonio Vivaldi, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
Vivaldi: Ercole sul Termodonte, RV 710: "Scenderò, volerò, griderò" (Antiope)Antonio Vivaldi, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Thomas Dunford