Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of George Frideric Handel with the captivating album "Handel: Rodelinda, HWV 19." This exquisite recording, released on June 22, 2010, under the Andromeda label, offers a comprehensive live performance of Handel's masterful opera "Rodelinda." Spanning a rich duration of 2 hours and 18 minutes, the album is a testament to Handel's enduring genius in the realms of classical, choral, and opera music.
The album features the complete opera, sung in English, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the dramatic and emotional depth of Handel's composition. From the stirring overture to the final, resonant notes, each track is a showcase of Handel's mastery of melody, harmony, and dramatic tension. The opera's intricate plot and rich characterizations are brought to life through the powerful performances captured in this live recording.
"Rodelinda, HWV 19" is a journey through the complexities of love, power, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of 18th-century musical brilliance. Handel's ability to convey the human experience through music is evident in every aria and ensemble, making this album a treasure trove for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre.
Experience the grandeur and emotional resonance of Handel's "Rodelinda" in this exceptional live recording, a true celebration of one of the most influential composers in Western music history.
2010 Andromeda2010 (P) Andromeda
Tracks
Rodelinda, HWV 19: Overture (Live)George Frideric Handel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Ho perduto il caro sposo [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Regina! [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Alfred Hallett, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): L'empio rigor del fato [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Duca, vedesti mai più bel disprezzo? [Live]George Frideric Handel, Alfred Hallett, Raimund Herincx, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Io gia t'amai, ritrosa [Live]George Frideric Handel, Alfred Hallett, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): E tu dice di amarmi? [Live]George Frideric Handel, Raimund Herincx, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Lo faro, diro spietato [Live]George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Eduige, t'inganni [Live]George Frideric Handel, Raimund Herincx, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Di cupido impiego i vanni [Live]George Frideric Handel, Raimund Herincx, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Pompe vanne di morte! [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Dove sei, amato bene! [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Ma giunge Unulfo [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Ombre, piante, urne funeste! [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Ombra del mio bel sol [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Margreta Elkins, Raimund Herincx, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act I (Sung in English): Morrai, si, l'empia tua testa [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): E credi a Grimoaldo [Live]George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): De' miei scherni perfar le vendette [Live]George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Rodelinda, e pur vero? [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Alfred Hallett, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Spietati, io vi giurai [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Unulfo, Garibaldo, in questo seno [Live]George Frideric Handel, Alfred Hallett, Raimund Herincx, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Prigioniera ho l'alma in pena [Live]George Frideric Handel, Alfred Hallett, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Vorrai? [Live]George Frideric Handel, Raimund Herincx, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Tirannia gli diede il regno [Live]George Frideric Handel, Raimund Herincx, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Si, si, fellon, t'intendo e non m'inganno [Live]George Frideric Handel, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Fra tempeste funeste e quest'alma [Live]George Frideric Handel, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Con rauco mormorio [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Dell'estinto germano [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, Janet Baker, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Scacciata dal suo nido [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Vive il mio sposo? [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Ritorna, o caro e dolce mio tesoro [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Ah, si, ecco lo sposo [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Margreta Elkins, Alfred Hallett, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Tuo drudo e mio rivale [Live]George Frideric Handel, Alfred Hallett, Raimund Herincx, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Non ti basto, consorte [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act II (Sung in English): Io t'abbraccio [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Del german nel periglio [Live]George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Un zeffiro spiro [Live]George Frideric Handel, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Con opra giusta [Live]George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Quanto più fiera tempesta freme [Live]George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Chi di voi fu più infedele [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Mio re [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Margreta Elkins, Janet Baker, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Se'l mio duol non e si forte [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Amico, ah, che a me duole [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, Patricia Kern, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Se fiera belva ha cinto [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Fatto inferno è il mio petto [Live]George Frideric Handel, Alfred Hallett, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Pastorello d'un povero armento [Live]George Frideric Handel, Alfred Hallett, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Che miro? [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, Alfred Hallett, Raimund Herincx, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Vivi, tiranno! [Live]George Frideric Handel, Margreta Elkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Ecco il tuo re [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Margreta Elkins, Alfred Hallett, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Rodelinda, HWV 19, Act III (Sung in English): Mio caro bene! [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Farncombe