Dive into the rich tapestry of Baroque chamber music with this exquisite collection featuring works by Antonio Caldara, Antonio Bononcini, and Tommaso Bernardo Gaffi, masterfully conducted by Wolfgang Katschner. Released in 2006 under the Berlin Classics label, this album offers a captivating journey through the intricate and expressive compositions of the Baroque era.
The album opens with Antonio Caldara's "Nigella e Tirsi," a pastoral cantata that showcases the composer's talent for weaving together recitatives and arias to create a narrative that is both engaging and musically rich. The piece is a delightful exploration of pastoral themes, with lush harmonies and melodic lines that highlight the beauty of the human voice.
Following Caldara's work is Antonio Bononcini's "Tigrane, re d'Armenia," a dramatic cantata that contrasts sharply with the pastoral themes of the previous work. Bononcini's composition is marked by its dramatic intensity and expressive depth, providing a stark contrast to the more serene and pastoral themes of "Nigella e Tirsi."
The album concludes with Tommaso Bernardo Gaffi's "Ditemi che cos'è," a cantata that explores themes of love and longing. Gaffi's composition is notable for its lyrical beauty and expressive depth, providing a fitting conclusion to this collection of Baroque masterpieces.
Throughout the album, Wolfgang Katschner's conducting is impeccable, bringing out the best in each composition and ensuring that the performances are both technically proficient and musically expressive. The album's duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes provides ample time to appreciate the nuances of each piece, making it an ideal choice for those who enjoy exploring the rich and varied world of Baroque chamber music.
Tracks
E piu dolce: E piu dolceFrancesco Gasparini, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney
Nigella e Tirsi: Recitative: Sorta e gia l'alba (Nigella)Antonio Caldara, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Nigella e Tirsi: Aria: Questo e il prato (Nigella)Antonio Caldara, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Nigella e Tirsi: Recitative: Il fido tuo pastor (Tirsi)Antonio Caldara, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney
Nigella e Tirsi: Aria: Se quel rio fosse contento (Tirsi)Antonio Caldara, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney
Nigella e Tirsi: Recitative: Ben mio, poich'or ti lice (Nigella, Tirsi)Antonio Caldara, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Nigella e Tirsi: Duet: Non d'altro riposo nel sonno m'appago (Nigella, Tirsi)Antonio Caldara, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Cantate a voce sola da camera, Op. 1: Mia vita, mio bene: Aria: Mia vita, mio beneGiovanni Battista Alveri, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Cantate a voce sola da camera, Op. 1: Mia vita, mio bene: Recitative: E cio senz' altro avvienGiovanni Battista Alveri, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Cantate a voce sola da camera, Op. 1: Mia vita, mio bene: Aria: Segui pur, caro CupidoGiovanni Battista Alveri, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Cantate a voce sola da camera, Op. 1: Mia vita, mio bene: Recitative: Fa si che in questo senoGiovanni Battista Alveri, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Vorresti o labro amante: Vorresti o labro amanteFrancesco Gasparini, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Della face che mi in fiamma: Della face che mi in fiammaGiuseppe Maria Andrea di Orlandini, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Penso, ma mi confondo: Penso, ma mi confondoFrancesco Gasparini, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Che ti fece mai quest'alma: Che ti fece mai quest'alma: Aria: Il bendator arcier volanteAttilio Ariosti, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney
Tigrane, re d'Armenia: Recitative: Mura, felice un tempoAntonio Bononcini, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Tigrane, re d'Armenia: Aria: O men crudaAntonio Bononcini, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Tigrane, re d'Armenia: SinfoniaAntonio Bononcini, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney
Udite o cieli: Recitative: Udite o cieliGiovanni Porta, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Udite o cieli: Aria: Ahi! dov'e quella calmaGiovanni Porta, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Udite o cieli: Recitative: Di nero tradimentoGiovanni Porta, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Udite o cieli: Aria: Piango, ma sai perche?Giovanni Porta, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Ditemi che cos'e: Aria: Ditemi che cos'eTommaso Bernardo Gaffi, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Ditemi che cos'e: Recitative: Tal'hor penso e ripensoTommaso Bernardo Gaffi, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Ditemi che cos'e: Aria: Piango, ne so percheTommaso Bernardo Gaffi, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Ditemi che cos'e: Recitative: Pallido nel sembianteTommaso Bernardo Gaffi, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Ditemi che cos'e: Aria: Ditemi che cos'eTommaso Bernardo Gaffi, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Ditemi che cos'e: Recitative: MiseroTommaso Bernardo Gaffi, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Ditemi che cos'e: Aria: Da chi t'amava tantoTommaso Bernardo Gaffi, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Ditemi che cos'e: Recitative: E se di far ritornoTommaso Bernardo Gaffi, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
Gelosia, madre d'amore: Gelosia, madre d'amoreGiovanni Bononcini, Ann Hallenberg, Wolfgang Katschner, Lautten Compagney, Ditte Andersen
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