Dive into the rich baroque world of Alessandro Scarlatti with this captivating album, featuring two of his most enchanting cantatas: "Il giardino d'amore" and "Su le sponde del Tebro." Released in 2015, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Scarlatti's mastery of the cantata form, showcasing his intricate compositions and lyrical genius.
Spanning over an hour, this album is a testament to Scarlatti's ability to weave together sinfonias, arias, recitatives, and duets into a cohesive and engaging narrative. The cantatas, set to beautiful poetry, explore themes of love, longing, and the natural world, providing a window into the Baroque era's artistic sensibilities.
The album opens with "Su le sponde del Tebro," a cantata that paints a vivid picture of the Tiber River's banks, using the landscape as a backdrop for a tale of unrequited love. The cantata's dramatic range is on full display, from the lively sinfonia to the introspective arias and recitatives.
Following this is "Il giardino d'amore," a cantata that invites listeners into a lush garden, where the protagonist navigates the complexities of love and desire. The cantata's sinfonias, arias, and duets are interspersed with recitatives that propel the narrative forward, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
This album is a treasure trove for fans of Baroque music and those eager to explore the works of Alessandro Scarlatti. With its beautiful compositions and engaging narratives, it's an album that will captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Su le sponde del Tebro: SinfoniaAlessandro Scarlatti, Gabriele Cassone, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Su le sponde del Tebro: Recitative. Su le sponde del TebroAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Su le sponde del Tebro: Aria. Contentatevi, o fidi pensieriAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Gabriele Cassone, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Su le sponde del Tebro: Recitative. Mesto, stanco e spiranteAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Su le sponde del Tebro: Arioso. Infelici miei lumiAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Su le sponde del Tebro: Aria. Dite almenoAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Su le sponde del Tebro: Recitative. All'aura, a cielo, ai ventiAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Su le sponde del Tebro: Aria. Tralascia pur di piangereAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Gabriele Cassone, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: Duet. Tanto respira. Tanto non sentoAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Amor Perez, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: Recitative. O me feliceAlessandro Scarlatti, Amor Perez, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: Aria. Ah, non mi dir cosìAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: Recitative. Pria che del vago orienteAlessandro Scarlatti, Amor Perez, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: PreludioAlessandro Scarlatti, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: Aria. Andianne, o caro beneAlessandro Scarlatti, Amor Perez, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: Recitative. Venere, assai ti veggioAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: Aria. Con battagliaAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Gabriele Cassone, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
Il giardino d'amore: Recitative. Io delle sfereAlessandro Scarlatti, Rosita Frisani, Amor Perez, Alessandro Stradella Consort, Estévan Velardi
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