Natalie Dessay, the renowned French soprano, invites you into the enchanting world of Baroque opera with her 2015 album "Baroque." This captivating collection, released under Warner Classics, spans a rich two hours and twelve minutes, offering a journey through the masterpieces of Bach, Handel, Monteverdi, and Rameau.
Dessay's exquisite vocals shine as she navigates a diverse range of arias and recitatives, showcasing her remarkable versatility and emotional depth. From the jubilant "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen" by Bach to the poignant "Ahi, nelle sorte umane" by Handel, each track is a testament to her artistry and the timeless beauty of Baroque music.
The album is a delightful blend of sacred and secular works, featuring pieces from cantatas, oratorios, and operas. Highlights include the ethereal "Lamento della ninfa" by Monteverdi, the powerful "Dixit Dominus" by Handel, and the enchanting arias from Handel's "Alcina" and "Giulio Cesare in Egitto," all performed with Dessay's signature elegance and passion.
"Baroque" is not just a collection of songs but a celebration of Natalie Dessay's extraordinary talent and her deep connection with the Baroque repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating exploration of some of the most beloved and influential works of the Baroque era.
Tracks
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 1, Aria. "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Natalie Dessay, Neil Brough, Emmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 2, Rezitativ. "Wir beten zu dem Tempel an"Johann Sebastian Bach, Natalie Dessay, Emmanuelle Haïm, Neil Brough, Le Concert d'Astrée
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 3, Aria. "Höchster, mache deine Güte"Johann Sebastian Bach, Natalie Dessay, Emmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 4, Choral. "Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren"Johann Sebastian Bach, Natalie Dessay, Emmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée
Monteverdi: Madrigali guerrieri, et amorosi: Lamento della ninfa, SV 163Claudio Monteverdi, Emmanuelle Haïm, Christopher Purves, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay, Simon Wall, Topi Lehtipuu
Bach, JS: Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: X. Terzetto. "Suscepit Israel puerum suum"Johann Sebastian Bach, Emmanuelle Haïm, Karine Deshayes, Le Concert d'Astrée
Handel: Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99: Aria. "Un pensiero voli in ciel"George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99: Aria. "Per te lasciai la luce"George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Ahi nelle sorti umane, HWV 179: I. Ahi, nelle sorte umaneGeorge Frideric Handel, Emmanuelle Haïm, Laura Monica Pustilnik, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay
Handel: Ahi nelle sorti umane, HWV 179: II. Ma le speranze vaneGeorge Frideric Handel, Emmanuelle Haïm, Laura Monica Pustilnik, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay
Handel: Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132: Aria. "Ho tanti affani in petto"George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: III. Tecum principiumGeorge Frideric Handel, Emmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: VII. De torrente in via bibetGeorge Frideric Handel, Emmanuelle Haïm, Karine Deshayes, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay
Les Indes galantes : Les Sauvages - Danse du Calumet de la Paix et duo Forêts paisiblesJean-Philippe Rameau, Emmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay, Stéphane Degout
Handel: Alcina, HWV 34, Act 1: Aria. "Tornami a vagheggiar" (Morgana) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Natalie Dessay
Handel: Alcina, HWV 34, Act 2: Aria. "Ama, sospira" (Morgana) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Natalie Dessay
Handel: Alcina, HWV 34, Act 3: Aria. "Credete al mio dolore" (Morgana) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Natalie Dessay
Handel: Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a, Pt. 1: Aria. "Fido speccihio!" (Bellezza)George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a, Pt. 1: Recitativo. "Io, che sono il Piacere" (Piacere, Bellezza)George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Ann Hallenberg, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a, Pt. 1: Aria. "Un pensiero nemico di pace" (Bellezza)George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a, Pt. 2: Aria. "Tu del Ciel ministro eletto" (Bellezza)George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Aci, Galatea e Polifemo, HWV 72: XXV. Aria. "Qui l'augel da pianta in pianta" (Aci)George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
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