Immerse yourself in the rich baroque repertoire with La Stagione Frankfurt's captivating album, "Il primo uomo - Arias for Nicolini." Released on March 21, 2011, under the prestigious Deutsche Harmonia Mundi label, this collection showcases the ensemble's virtuosity and deep understanding of the period's musical intricacies.
The album is a journey through a selection of arias from various operas by the renowned composer George Frideric Handel. Each piece is meticulously performed, highlighting the ensemble's dynamic range and the exquisite vocal agility of the featured artist, Nicolini. The tracklist includes arias from notable works such as "Tigrane," "La caduta dei decemviri," "Rinaldo," and "Amadigi," offering a diverse exploration of Handel's compositional genius.
With a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this album is a testament to the beauty and complexity of chamber music and requiem genres. La Stagione Frankfurt's interpretation brings a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces, making "Il primo uomo - Arias for Nicolini" a must-listen for both baroque enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
(P) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Tracks
Sinfonia (from "Tigrane")Alessandro Scarlatti, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Il fiero aspetto (from "Tigrane")Alessandro Scarlatti, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Reo mi credi (from "Tigrane")Alessandro Scarlatti, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Esser deggio come un scoglio (from "Tigrane")Alessandro Scarlatti, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
All' acquisto di gloria (from "La caduta dei decemviri")Alessandro Scarlatti, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
S' io non t'amassi (from "La caduta dei decemviri")Alessandro Scarlatti, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Sinfonia (from "La caduta dei decemviri")Alessandro Scarlatti, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Or la tromba (from "Rinaldo")George Frideric Handel, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Sussurate (from "Amadigi")George Frideric Handel, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Non sa temere (from "Amadigi")George Frideric Handel, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Cara sposa (from "Rinaldo")George Frideric Handel, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Rinaldo, HWV 7: Venti, turbiniGeorge Frideric Handel, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Il tricerbero (from "Rinaldo")George Frideric Handel, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
O rendete il mio bene (from "Amadigi")George Frideric Handel, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Sento la gioia (from "Amadigi")George Frideric Handel, Dmitry Egorov, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
Les songes agréables et funestes (Ballet Music from "Alcina")George Frideric Handel, La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider
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