Dive into the enchanting world of Baroque opera with Dame Joan Sutherland's "Joan Sutherland sings Handel," a captivating collection of arias and ensembles from some of Handel's most beloved works. Released on November 19, 2012, under Heritage Records, this album showcases Sutherland's extraordinary vocal prowess and her deep affinity for Handel's music.
Spanning a little over an hour, the album features exquisite performances from "Acis and Galatea," including the tender "Heart, the Seat of Soft Delight" and the lively "The Flocks Shall Leave the Mountain." Sutherland's voice shines in the powerful "Must I My Acis Still Bemoan" and the soothing "Galatea, Dry Thy Tears," demonstrating her remarkable range and emotional depth.
The album also includes celebrated arias from "The Messiah," such as the triumphant "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion" and the comforting "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth." Sutherland's interpretation of these pieces is both reverent and innovative, offering a fresh perspective on familiar classics.
Completing the collection are stunning selections from "Alcina" and "Samson," including the dramatic "Tornami a vagheggiar" and the radiant "Let the Bright Seraphim." Each performance is a testament to Sutherland's artistry and her enduring legacy as one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Dame Joan Sutherland or a newcomer to the world of opera, this album is a must-listen, offering a rich and rewarding exploration of Handel's timeless music.
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Tracks
Acis and Galatea: "Ye Verdant Plains" (Accompagnato)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "Hush, Ye Pretty Warbling Quire" (Air)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "Oh! Didst Thou Know the Pains" (Recitative)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "As When the Dove Laments Her Love" (Air)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "Happy We!" (Duet with Acis)Dame Joan Sutherland, Sir Peter Pears, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "Cease, Oh Cease, Thou Gentle Youth" (Recitative)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "The Flocks Shall Leave the Mountain" (Trio With Acis and Polyphemus)Dame Joan Sutherland, Sir Peter Pears, Owen Brannigan, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "Must I My Acis Still Bemoan" (Solo and Chorus)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "Tis Done: Thus I Exert My Pow'r Divine" (Recitative)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "Heart, the Seat of Soft Delight" (Air)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Acis and Galatea: "Galatea, Dry Thy Tears" (Chorus)Dame Joan Sutherland, The St. Anthony Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Messiah: "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion" (Air)Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, George Malcom
The Messiah: "How Beautiful Are the Feet" (Air)Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, George Malcom
The Messiah: "I Know That My Redeemeth Liveth" (Air)Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, George Malcom
The Messiah: "If God Be for Us" (Air)Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, George Malcom
Alcina: "Tornami a vagheggiar"Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Alcina: "Ombre pallid"Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Samson: "Let the Bright Seraphim"Dame Joan Sutherland
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