Dive into the enchanting world of Baroque opera with Marie-Nicole Lemieux's captivating album, "Ladies Sing Baroque." Released on February 6, 2012, this exquisite collection showcases the profound artistry of Marie-Nicole Lemieux, accompanied by the talented Ensemble Matheus under the direction of Jean-Christophe Spinosi. With a duration of 1 hour and 56 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of operatic masterpieces that span the works of renowned composers such as Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, and Johann Sebastian Bach.
The album features a diverse range of arias and choruses, each meticulously performed to highlight the rich textures and intricate melodies of the Baroque period. From the hauntingly beautiful "Stabat Mater Dolorosa" by Vivaldi to the powerful "Juditha Aria" from Handel's "Juditha Triumphans," every track is a testament to Marie-Nicole Lemieux's exceptional vocal prowess and deep understanding of the Baroque style. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Lamento della ninfa" and "Zeffiretti che sussurrate," providing a comprehensive exploration of the era's musical landscape.
Marie-Nicole Lemieux's voice is a powerful instrument, capable of conveying both the delicate nuances and the dramatic intensity of Baroque opera. Her performance is supported by the Ensemble Matheus, whose authentic approach to Baroque music brings an added layer of authenticity and richness to the recordings. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Ladies Sing Baroque" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. This album is a celebration of the timeless beauty of Baroque music, brought to life by one of the most talented vocalists of our time.
Tracks
Stabat Mater Dolorosa: GraveGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Gemma Bertagnolli, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Concerto Italiano, Sara Mingardo
Lamento della ninfa: "Amor"Claudio Monteverdi, Rosana Bertini, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Concerto Italiano
A Song for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: The Soft Complaining FluteGeorge Frideric Handel, Lucy Crowe, Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre
Zeffiretti che sussurrate, RV 749.21Antonio Vivaldi, Sandrine Piau, Ann Hallenberg, Modo Antiquo, Federico Maria Sardelli
Juditha Triumphans: Juditha Aria "Veni, me sequere fida"Antonio Vivaldi, Magdalena Kožená, Alessandro De Marchi, Academia Montis Regalis
Il trionfo del tempo e del disinganno: Aria della Bellezza "Fido specchio"George Frideric Handel, Deborah York, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Concerto Italiano
Il trionfo del tempo e del disinganno: “Se la bellezza perde vahezza…”George Frideric Handel, Sara Mingardo, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Concerto Italiano
Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Erbame DichJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Kazimiercszuk, Christoph Spering, Chorus Musicus, Das Neue Orchester
Tamerlano, HWV 18: Duetto "Vivo in te"George Frideric Handel, Sandrine Piau, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Concerto Italiano, Sara Mingardo
La verita in cimento, Act I, Scene 8: Damira Aria "Se l'acquisto di quel Soglio"Antonio Vivaldi, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Ensemble Matheus, Nathalie Stutzmann
Giulio Cesare in Egitto: Aria "Se pieta"George Frideric Handel, Sandrine Piau, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Stabat Mater, RV 621: Stabat Mater Dolorosa (Largo)Antonio Vivaldi, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Lemieux Marie Nicole, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Ensemble Matheus
Polifemo: Alto gioveNicola Porpora, Veronica Cangemi, Una Stella
L’Olimpiade, Act II, Scene 15: Licida Aria "Gerno in punto e fremo"Antonio Vivaldi, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Concerto Italiano, Sara Mingardo
Orlando finto pazzo, Act III: Aria "Andero, volero, gridero"Antonio Vivaldi, Sonia Prina, Alessandro De Marchi, Academia Montis Regalis
Lamento: Lagrime mie, a che vi tratteneteBarbara Strozzi, Modo Antiquo, Federico Maria Sardelli, Anna Caterina Antonacci
Ariette, Op. 6: "Miei pensieri"Barbara Strozzi, Roberta Invernizzi, Bizzarrie Armoniche
Bid the VirtuesAnonymous, Ensemble Amarillis, Patricia Petibon, Jean-François Novelli
Theodora, HWV 68: “To Thee, Thou Glorious Son of Worth”George Frideric Handel, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Lemieux Marie Nicole, Karina Gauvin, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Ottone in Villa, Act I, Scene 11: Aria gelosiaAntonio Vivaldi, Julia Lezhneva, Giovanni Antonini, Il Giardino Armonico
Messe in B Minor, BWV 232: Agnus DeiJohann Sebastian Bach, Nathalie Stutzmann, Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre
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