Immerse yourself in the world of 18th-century opera with George Frideric Handel's "Silla, HWV 10," a captivating opera seria that showcases the masterful composition skills of one of classical music's most celebrated figures. Released in 2014 by SOMM Recordings, this album is a comprehensive collection of the three-act opera, featuring 59 tracks that span a duration of 1 hour and 44 minutes.
"Silla, HWV 10" is based on the story of the Roman dictator Sulla, with an Italian libretto by Giacomo Rossi. The opera is performed by a stellar cast of vocalists, accompanied by a full orchestra and basso continuo, bringing Handel's intricate score to life. The album opens with a stirring overture, setting the stage for a dramatic journey through the twists and turns of Sulla's reign.
Handel's opera seria is known for its complex vocal writing and intricate orchestration, and "Silla, HWV 10" is no exception. The album features a mix of recitatives, arias, and duets, showcasing the full range of Handel's compositional prowess. From the powerful, dramatic arias to the tender, intimate duets, each track offers a unique insight into the world of 18th-century opera.
The album also features some of the most renowned performers in the world of classical music, including Joyce DiDonato and Patrizia Ciofi, who bring their exceptional vocal talents to the forefront. The London Handel Orchestra and Il Complesso Barocco provide impeccable instrumental support, ensuring that every note is played with precision and passion.
Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Silla, HWV 10" is an album that demands your attention. With its rich history, complex composition, and exceptional performances, it's a testament to the enduring power of Handel's music and a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of classical music.
Tracks
Silla, HWV 10: Overture. Largo - Allegro - AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10: Overture. Andante - AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10: Overture. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 1: MarchGeorge Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 1: Recitativo. Silla, s'oggi risplende (Silla, Metella, Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Rachel Nicholls, Denys Darlow, Joanne Lunn, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 1: Aria. Alza il volo la mia fama (Silla)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 2: Recitativo. S'ecclissa la mia gioia! (Metella, Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Rachel Nicholls, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 2: Aria. Fuggon l'aure in me di vita (Metella)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Rachel Nicholls, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 3: Recitativo. Cieli, numi! Che vidi? (Lepido, Flavia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Natasha Marsh, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 3: Aria. Se ben tuona il ciel irato (Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 4: Recitativo. Sin con lingua di foco (Celia, Flavia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Elizabeth Cragg, Natasha Marsh, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 4: Aria. Un sol raggio di speranza (Flavia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Natasha Marsh, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 5: Recitativo. Sino su li occhi miei (Celia, Claudio)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Elizabeth Cragg, Simon Baker, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 5: Aria. Senti, bell’idol mio! (Claudio)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Simon Baker, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 6: Si, t'amo, oh caro, e pur io son costretta (Celia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Elizabeth Cragg, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 6: Aria. Se la speranza nudrisce il mio cor (Celia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Elizabeth Cragg, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 7: Recitativo. Silla, dov'e la gloria (Silla, Claudio, Celia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Simon Baker, James Bowman, Elizabeth Cragg, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act I Scene 7: Aria. Con tromba guerriera (Claudio)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Simon Baker, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 1: Recitativo. Flavia!…Signor, la tua grandezza ammira (Silla, Flavia)George Frideric Handel, James Bowman, Denys Darlow, Natasha Marsh, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 1: Aria. Qual scoglio in mezzo all'onde (Flavia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Natasha Marsh, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 2: Recitativo. T'arresta, altera! Ma pietoso Amore (Silla)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 2: Aria. Dolce nume de' mortali (Silla)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 3: Aria. Guerra, stragi e furor! - Scene 4 (Il Dio, Silla)George Frideric Handel, Chris Dixon, Denys Darlow, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 5: Recitativo. Silla! Ove ti guida (Lepido, Silla)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Joanne Lunn, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 5: Aria. È tempo, oh luci belle (Silla)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 6: Recitativo. Mio diletto, che pensi? (Flavia, Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Natasha Marsh, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 6: Duet. Sol per te, bell'idol mio (Flavia, Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Natasha Marsh, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 7: Recitativo. Bella, lascia i sospiri! (Claudio, Celia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Simon Baker, Elizabeth Cragg, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 7: Aria. Mi brilla nel seno (Claudio)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Simon Baker, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 8: Recitativo. Mio bel nume, t'arresta! (Silla, Metella, Celia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, Rachel Nicholls, Elizabeth Cragg, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 8: Aria. Hai due vaghe pupillette (Metella)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Rachel Nicholls, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 9: Recitativo. Che mirò, oh Dei? Qui Silla? (Flavia, Silla, Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Natasha Marsh, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 10: Duet. Ti lascio, idolo mio (Flavia, Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Natasha Marsh, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 11: Recitativo. Anima mia!...Mio caro! (Celia, Claudio, Silla)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Simon Baker, Elizabeth Cragg, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 12: Recitativo. Snabro! Lepido sia da' stral traffitto (Silla, Scabro)George Frideric Handel, James Bowman, Denys Darlow, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 12: Aria. La vendetta è un cibo al cor (Silla)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 13: Recitativo. Oh! Perfido consorte (Metella, Scabro)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Rachel Nicholls, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 14: Aria. Se'l mio mal da voi dipende (Claudio)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Simon Baker, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 15: Recitativo. Si, questi sono trofei, però imperfetti - Scene 16: Recitativo. Deh! Corri al tuo signore! (Silla, Metella)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, Rachel Nicholls, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act II Scene 17: Aria. Secondate, oh giusti dei (Metella)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Rachel Nicholls, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 1: Recitativo. Quanto devo, oh Metella, al tuo cor generoso (Lepido, Metella)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Joanne Lunn, Rachel Nicholls, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 2: Aria. Io non ti chiedo più (Metella)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Rachel Nicholls, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 3: Recitativo. La tua fedeltà, o caro amico (Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 3: Aria. Già respira in petto i core (Lepido)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Joanne Lunn, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 4: Recitativo. L'impero quanto e pio vasto e più pesante (Silla)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, James Bowman, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 5: Recitativo. Placasti, oh bella diva, il tuo rigore? (Silla, Celia)George Frideric Handel, James Bowman, Denys Darlow, Elizabeth Cragg, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 5: Aria. Sei già morto, idolo mio (Celia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Elizabeth Cragg, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 6: Recitativo. Rimembranze funeste (Celia, Claudio)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Elizabeth Cragg, Simon Baker, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 6: Aria. Luci belle, serene stelle (Claudio)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Simon Baker, The London Handel Orchestra
Silla, HWV 10, Act III Scene 7: Aria. Stelle rubelle, a torto moriro (Flavia)George Frideric Handel, Denys Darlow, Natasha Marsh, The London Handel Orchestra
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