5.0 out of 5 stars Superb recording of unjustly neglected music

M.B.M. · 4 May 2019

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5.0 out of 5 stars Huge artist

m. · 12 March 2019

Huge artist and wonderful music . Fantastic presentation

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Cavalli opera programme

S.M. · 15 April 2019

This is a collection of arias and scenas from the operas of Francesco Cavalli, Monteverdi's most brilliant pupil and distinguished successor in the development of Italian baroque opera. It is sung by countertenor Philippe Jaroussky, accompanied by the excellent period-instrument ensemble Artaserse. Jaroussky is also joined in three duets by soprano Emöke Baráth and contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux respectively. The chosen arias and duets demonstrate the versatile range of emotions and expression which distinguish Cavalli's work. The items are organised, with a few instrumental sinfonias interspersed, so as to provide variety of mood and tempo, often following closely one upon another so as to offer an engaging musical sequence.Jaroussky is in great form throughout, making the most of many fine opportunities to demonstrate his powers of expression and vocal agility. The dozen or so members of the ensemble use a wide range of instruments including strings, cornetti, recorders and continuo, and provide very alert and stylish accompaniment throughout. Among the many delights on the disc are the first item, 'Ombra mai fu' from Cavalli's 'Serse', not perhaps comparable with Handel's equivalent magical melody but a graceful aria nonetheless. It's followed by the warlike 'All'armi, mio core' from 'Statira', . From 'Erismena' comes a lovelorn lament (one of Cavalli's specialities), ' Uscitemi dal cor, lagrime amare' (track 4). A scena from 'Calisto' (5-6) introduces the beautiful and expressive contralto voice of Marie-Nicole Lemieux. 'Elena' provides the heartfelt duet 'Mio diletto, mio sospiro' (8) with the wonderful Emöke Baráth. From 'Eliogabalo' comes another beautiful lament, 'Misero, così va' (10), followed by a complete change of mood with the pageboy Nerillo's breathlessly comic and skittish 'Che città' from 'Ormindo' (11), the ritornelli entertainingly passing in turn between strings, cornetti and recorders.'Misero Apollo' brings another graceful lament (13), followed by an arresting and attractively scored Sinfonia from 'Orione'. The interweaving of Jaroussky's and Baráth's voices in the duet 'O luci belle' from 'Eritrea' is especially beautiful (15). The short but attractive Sinfonia from 'Doriclea' is graced by stylish embellishments from the band (17), and this is followed by 'Lucidissima face', a captivating homage to the moon set to one of Cavalli's most enticing melodies (18). Returning to 'Serse', Jaroussky shows his great vocal agility in the quick tempo of 'La bellezza è un don fugace' (21), and the disc ends with a wistful song on a ground, 'Che pensi, mio core?', delicately rendered by singer and players alike, bringing the programme to a graceful conclusion,.Recorded sound is realistic and perfectly balanced, and we get a finely illustrated hardback booklet with an extremely informative essay by Jean-François Lattarico. Supporting documentation is also impeccable, and texts and translations are of course included. This is a lovely Cavalli programme full of great tunes, fine singing and instrumental work, offering not only an outstanding demonstration of the wide-ranging melodic and expressive qualities of Cavalli's operas but also a thoroughly enjoyable vehicle for the musical and dramatic talents of a great countertenor.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful disk of rare music

A.M. · 14 March 2019

This new Jaroussky CD is beautifully presented with copious historical notes. Most of the music was new to me and much enjoyed. Jaroussky is in glorious voice and accompanied by Artaserse with a wonderful ensemble of period instruments. For those brought up on Raymond Leppard's Glyndebourne Cavalli, this CD will no doubt come as a shock, but don't be put off - this is the real deal. Jaroussky is also joined by 2 female companions, equally in great voice for some duo scenes. Altogether a great disc with so much to be enjoyed.

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing

A. · 10 June 2019

Sadly not up to Jarousky's standards

Jarroussky sublime!

y.l. · 12 June 2019

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A must have CD for the counter tenor aficionado.

F. · 5 August 2019

Absolutely marvelous. New counter tenor repertoire with novel rhythmic devices. Jaroussky’s is a unique voice in that he sings in a soprano range rather than the usual male alto.

Que maravilla!

E. · 28 March 2019

Que belleza, que color y que bonito...Realmente muy recomendable para los amantes de la musica barroca.

カヴァッリのオペラアリア集

s. · 9 April 2019

アリアもシンフォニーももっと評価されていい素敵な曲が沢山あるカヴァーリのオペラから。選曲も相手役の人選（マリニコールとエムーク）もセンスいい。『イアソン』や『ヘレネー』などは、カヴァッリの音楽劇だと神話や史実の陰惨なイメージとは違い、波乱はかなりあるものの時にコミカルなほっこりしたかわいらしい物語。こうした明るく楽しい作品が多いので、このバンドらしい軽やかで澄んだ演奏は本来こうあるべき音なのだろうと思う（が、いつも通りの編曲、安定の編成に少々飽きてきた気もした。うら寂しい響きや低音でたまにはガツンと驚かせてくれてもいいような…）ジャルスキーはサブカップル役も妙にはまるので？主役級の歌だけでなくサブキャラのアリアも収録されている。なのでヘリオガバルスはファジョリ以外考えられないっ！と思いつつもこの人が歌ったらどうなるんだろうと密かに期待していたら、収録曲はタイトルロールではなくアレサンドロのアリアだった。それもわるくないし アリア集もいいが、陰謀渦巻くドロドロした残酷劇だけど美しい曲が多い『ヘリオガバルス』。いつか通しで録音してくれることを期待する。その時はぜひともタイトルロールで！また『エリスメーナ』は ああまたかって感じのとりかえばやではあるが途中の細かな伏線や展開が楽しい作品なので、こちらも全曲録音してほしい。

FASCINO, PERFEZIONE, BELLEZZA

m. · 26 May 2019

Che dire di questo nuovo dono di Jaroussky!!! Sì, perchè di un dono si tratta! Dono per il suo canto, dono per i tanti inediti di Cavalli che in questo CD si possono ascoltare ... vere meraviglie! Meraviglia la voce di Philippe ... soave, generosa, intelligente nella tecnica ... l'aria del Giasone la si ascolterebbe di continuo ... eppure già si era ascoltata da Dumaux (splendido!!) e da David Hansen (anche lui brillante e sensuale!!)...Jaroussky ha una sua versione sognante e la sua voce si eleva con volute straordinarie a cieli bellissimi!!! Si è detto di "voce angelica" e simili ... al di là di questo stereotipo Philippe Jaroussky canta con cognizione di causa, usando un dono che si è saputo plasmare con l'intelligenza e la cultura che lo contraddistinguono!!! Un CD che è una gioia dalla prima all'ultimo numero. Belle anche le inserzioni per orchestra dalle opere di Cavalli!!! Un CD assolutamente necessario a chi ama il canto, l'opera, la bellezza!!! Peccato che in Italia Philippe non sia chiamato ... lo attendiamo alla Scala per GIULIO CESARE!!! Quando lo incontrai anni fa a Colonia mi confidò che era molto dispiaciuto di questo disinteresse dell'Italia (tra il seri e il faceto mi disse: "Sono disperato!"!!!!). Grazie Philippe!!!