Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's compositions with the album "Renée Fleming - Handel Arias." This exquisite collection, released on January 1, 2004, under Decca Music Group Ltd., showcases the breathtaking vocal prowess of Renée Fleming as she navigates through a selection of Handel's most revered arias. Spanning a captivating 72 minutes, the album is a testament to the enduring brilliance of Handel's choral and operatic works.
From the dramatic intensity of "Semele" to the serene beauty of "Ombra mai fu" from "Serse," each track is a masterclass in baroque vocal artistry. Fleming's voice, with its rich timbre and remarkable agility, brings a new dimension to these beloved pieces, making this album a must-listen for both classical connoisseurs and newcomers alike. Whether it's the haunting melodies of "Lascia ch'io pianga" from "Rinaldo" or the powerful narrative of "V'adoro, pupille" from "Giulio Cesare," this album is a celebration of Handel's genius and Fleming's extraordinary talent.
Semele / Act 2: Oh sleep, why dost thou leave me?George Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Semele / Act 1: Endless pleasure...George Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Scipione Hwv 20 - Original Version: Scoglio d'immota fronteGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Orlando / Act 2: Quando spieghi i tuoi tormentiGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Serse, HWV 40, Act I: Ombra mai fuGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Samson HWV 57 / Act 2: "To fleeting pleasures make your court"George Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Rinaldo / Act 2: "Lascia ch'io pianga"George Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Rinaldo / Act 2: Dunque, I laci d'un volto, Ah! CrudelGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Samson HWV 57 / Act 3: Let the bright seraphimGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Giulio Cesare / Act 2: "V'adoro, pupille"George Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Giulio Cesare / Act 3: Da tempeste il legno infrantoGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Rodelinda / Act 2: Ritorna, oh caro e dolce mio tesoroGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Lotario: Sommo rettor del cielo, d'una torbida sorgenteGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Agrippina, HWV 6: PensieriGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Agrippina, HWV 6: Bel PiacereGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Alexander Balus English Oratorio: Calm thou...Convey me to some peaceful shoreGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket
Atalanta - / Act 1: Care selveGeorge Frideric Handel, Renée Fleming, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket