Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque music with the Berlin Chamber Orchestra's captivating album, "Bach, Händel, Graun, Agricola & Pergolesi: Arias." Released on October 16, 2009, under the Berlin Classics label, this 59-minute collection showcases the orchestra's mastery of the Baroque period, featuring arias from some of the most renowned composers of the era.
The album opens with a powerful aria from Graun's "Flavius Bertaridus, König der Longobarden," setting the stage for a journey through the works of Bach, Händel, and Pergolesi. Each piece is performed with precision and passion, highlighting the Berlin Chamber Orchestra's exceptional skill and musicality. From the dramatic intensity of Händel's "Artaserse" to the tender beauty of Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater," the album offers a diverse and engaging exploration of Baroque vocal music.
The Berlin Chamber Orchestra's interpretation of these arias is both authentic and innovative, drawing on their extensive experience and deep understanding of the Baroque style. The ensemble's commitment to historical performance practices is evident in every note, creating a sound that is both fresh and familiar.
Whether you're a seasoned Baroque enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire. The Berlin Chamber Orchestra's "Bach, Händel, Graun, Agricola & Pergolesi: Arias" is a testament to the enduring power and beauty of Baroque music, and a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of this rich and vibrant musical tradition.
Tracks
Flavius Bertaridus, König der Longobarden, TWV 21:27: "Lieto suono di trombe guerriere"Georg Philipp Telemann, Jochen Kowalski, Max Pommer, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Christine Schornsheim
Artaserse: "Sulle sponde del torbido lete"Carl Heinrich Graun, Jochen Kowalski, Max Pommer, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Christine Schornsheim
Achille in Sciro: "Del terreno, nel centro profondo"Johann Friedrich Agricola, Jochen Kowalski, Max Pommer, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Raphael Alpermann
Tito vespasiano, "La clemenza di Tito": "Tardi s'avvedde d'un tradimento"Johann Adolf Hasse, Jochen Kowalski, Christine Schornsheim, Kammerorchester Berlin, Max Pommer
Stabat mater: No. 10, Fac, ut portem Christi mortemGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Jochen Kowalski, Hartmut Haenchen, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Raphael Alpermann
Salve Regina in C Minor: Et Jesum - O clemens, o piaGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Jochen Kowalski, Raphael Alpermann, Hartmut Haenchen, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra
Salve Regina in C Minor: Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentesGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Jochen Kowalski, Hartmut Haenchen, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Raphael Alpermann
Geist und Seele wird verwirret, BWV 35: No. 2, Aria: "Geist und Seele wird verwirret"Johann Sebastian Bach, Jochen Kowalski, Hartmut Haenchen, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Raphael Alpermann
Geist und Seele wird verwirret, BWV 35: No. 4, Aria: Gott hat alles wohlgemachtJohann Sebastian Bach, Jochen Kowalski, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen, Raphael Alpermann
Gott soll allein mein Herze haben, BWV 169: No. 5, Aria: Stirb in mirJohann Sebastian Bach, Jochen Kowalski, Hartmut Haenchen, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Raphael Alpermann
L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55: Komm, edle Göttin, hehr und weiseGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Rolf Reuter, Berlin Komische Oper Orchestra
L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55: Lass auch die Trauermuse nunGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Rolf Reuter, Berlin Komische Oper Orchestra
L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55: Birg mich vor dem hellen ScheinGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Rolf Reuter, Berlin Komische Oper Orchestra
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