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Discover the enchanting world of Baroque opera with 'George Frideric Handel: Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11' by the acclaimed Early Opera Company under the direction of Christian Curnyn. This exquisite recording brings to life Handel's magical tale of love and sorcery, featuring standout performances by renowned vocalists and instrumentalists. Selected for its historical authenticity and artistic excellence, this album captures the essence of Handel's dramatic genius. Perfect for both seasoned aficionados and newcomers to Baroque opera, this CD offers a captivating listening experience that celebrates the timeless beauty of Handel's composition.
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Discover the enchanting world of Baroque opera with 'George Frideric Handel: Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11' by the acclaimed Early Opera Company under the direction of Christian Curnyn. This exquisite recording brings to life Handel's magical tale of love and sorcery, featuring standout performances by renowned vocalists and instrumentalists. Selected for its historical authenticity and artistic excellence, this album captures the essence of Handel's dramatic genius. Perfect for both seasoned aficionados and newcomers to Baroque opera, this CD offers a captivating listening experience that celebrates the timeless beauty of Handel's composition.
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COMPACT DISC ONE

1 Overture. Largo - Allegro - Largo

Gavotta. Allegro

Act 1 Scene 1

2 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'Or che di negro ammanto' with Dardano

3 Aria. Dardano: 'Pugnerò contro del fato'. Presto

Scene 2

4 Accompanato. Amadigi: Oh notte! oh cara notte'

5 Cavatina ed Accompagnato. Amadigi: 'Notte, amica dei riposi'

Largo -

[Sinfonia] Allegro - Amadigi: 'Che miro? infido fato!' 6 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'Ch' impedito è ogni passo' -

Scene 3

Recitativo Melissa: 'E tu cerchi fuggir? perfido, ingrato!' with Amadigi

7 Aria. Amadigi: 'Non sa temere'. Allegro

Scene 4

8 Recitativo. Melissa: 'Il crudel m'abbandona, e mi detesta'

9 Aria. Melissa: 'Ah! spietato' e non ti muove'. Largo - Allegro - LArgo da capo

Scene 5

10 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'Risveglian queste fiamme il mio coraggio'

11 Aria. Amadigi: 'Vado, corro al mio tesoro'. Allegro

Scene 6

12 Recitativo. Dardano: 'Deh! ferma, oh Dio! già penetrò la soglia'

13 Aria. Dardano: 'Agitato il cor min sento'. Allegro

14 Sinfonia. Largo - Allegro

Scene 7

15 Recitativo. Oriana: 'Cieli, che fia? qual rumore imrovviso' with Amadigi

16 Siciliana. Oriana: 'Gioie, venite in sen'. Largo

17 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'In questo istante io provo' with Oriana

18 Aria Amadigi: 'É si dolce il mio contento'. Allegro

19 Recitativo. Oriana: 'Andiamo ora, mio ben, che piĂą si tarda' with Amadigi

20 Aria Oriana: 'Oh caro mio tesor'. Largo, e staccato

Scene 8

21 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'Cieli! Numi! che miro?' with Dardano, Melissa, Oriana

22 Aria. Melissa: 'Io godo, scherzo e rido'. Allegro

Scene 9

23 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'Ferma, deh! Ferma, oh Dio!'

24 Aria. Amadigi: 'O rendetemi il mio ben'. Largo e staccato

Act II (beginning)

Scene I

25 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'Io ramingo men vado'

26 Aria. Amadigi: 'Sussurrate, onde vezzose'. Largo

27 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'Numi! che veggio' -

Scene 2

Recitativo. Melissa: 'Svenne Amadigi dal suo duolo oppresso' -

Scene 3

Recitativo. Oriana: 'Celi! che sarĂ  mai?'

28 Aria. Oriana: 'S'estinto è l'idol mio'. Largo

COMPACT DISC TWO

Act II (conclusion)

Scene 3 (continued)

29 Recitativo. Oriana: 'Ma qual scampo al mio affanno?' with Amadigi

30 Aria. Amadigi: 'T'amai, quant'il mio cor'. Adagio - Presto - Adagio - Presto - Adagio

31 Recitativo. Oriana: 'Chi mai creduto avria'

32 Aria. Oriana: 'Ti pentirai, crudel'. Allegro

Scene 4

33 Recitativo. Amadigi: 'Dunque colei, da cui with Melissa

34 Duetto. Melissa and Amadigi: 'Crudel, tu non farai'. Allegro

Scene 5

35 Recitativo. Dardano: 'D'un sventurato amante'

36 Aria. Dardano: Pena tiranna'. Largo e staccato

Scene 6

37 Recitativo. Melissa: 'Arresta, oh Presence'

38 Aria. Melissa: 'Se tu brami di godere'. Allegro

Scene 7

39 Recitativo. Dardano: 'Ma, se questo non basta' -

Scene 8

Recitativo. Oriana: 'Amadigi, mio ben! deh! quando mai' with Dardano

40 Aria. Dardano: 'Tu mia speranza'. Allegro

41 Recitativo. Dardano: 'Ma qui il rival!' - with Oriana

Scene 9

Recitativo. Melissa: 'Cieli! Numi! soccorso, astri crudeli!' with Oriana

42 Aria. Oriana: 'Affannami, tormentami'. [Allegro] - [Adagio] - [Allegro da capo]

Scene 10

43 Recitativo. Melissa: 'Mi deride l'amante'

44 Aria. Melissa: 'Desterò dall'empia dite'. Allegro

Act III

Scene 1

45 Recitativo. Oriana: 'Dove mi guida il fato mio tiranno?'

46 Aria. Oriana: 'Dolce vita del mio petto'. Largo

Scene 2

47 Recitativo. Melissa: 'Sento, né so che sia'

48 Aria. Melissa: 'Vanne lungi dal mio petto'. Presto

Scene 3

49 Recitativo. Oriana: 'Se t'offese Oriana' with Amadigi, Melissa

50 Duetto. Oriana and Amadigi: 'Cangia alfine il tuo rigore'. Larghetto

51 Recitativo. Melissa: 'No, no! ho giĂ  risolto'

Scene 4

52 Accompagnato. Ghost of Dardano: 'Han penetrato i detti tuoi l'inferno'. Largo, e staccato

Scene 5

53 Recitativo. Melissa: 'Cieli! ingiusti e inclementi!' with Oriana, Amadigi

54 Accompagnato ed Arioso. Melissa: 'Addio, crudo Amadigi!'. [ ] - Largo

55 Recitativo. Oriana: 'Che orrore!' with Amadigi

56 Sinfonia. Allegro

Scene 6

57 Recitativo. Orgando: 'Son finiti i tormenti, omai si goda!' with Amadigi, Oriana

58 Aria. Amadigi: 'Sento la gioia'. Allegro

59 Recitativo. Orgando: 'Godete omai felici'

60 Coro. Coro: 'Godete, oh cori amanti'. Allegro with Oriana, Amadigi

Ballo di Pastori e Pastorelle. Allegro - Trio - [Allegro]

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  • Genre: Classical
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 95115040621
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