Dive into the world of Baroque opera with Samuel Mariño and his captivating album, "Les 3 Contre-ténors: Le concours de virtuosité des castrats". Released on October 8, 2021, under the prestigious Château de Versailles Spectacles label, this album is a testament to the virtuosity and artistry of the castrati, a unique voice type from the past that is beautifully revived here.
Spanning a little over an hour, this album is a collection of arias and ensembles from various operas, showcasing the incredible range and agility of the countertenor voice. Samuel Mariño, a renowned countertenor in his own right, takes on the challenge of these demanding roles, delivering a performance that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.
The album opens with a powerful terzetto from "Germanico in Germania" and closes with the iconic "Pur ti miro" from Monteverdi's "L'Incoronazione di Poppea", offering a journey through the evolution of Baroque opera. Along the way, you'll hear arias from lesser-known works like "La Spartana Generosa" and "Polifemo", as well as famous pieces like Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from "Solomon".
Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a fascinating exploration of the countertenor voice and the Baroque opera repertoire. Samuel Mariño's stunning performances bring these historical works to life, making this album a true delight for the ears.
Tracks
Germanico in Germania, Act II Scene 12: Terzetto. Temi lo sdegno mio (Germanico, Arminio, Rosmonda)Nicola Porpora, Samuel Mariño, Valer Sabadus, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Cesare e Cleopatra, Act I Scene 8: Aria. Tra le procelle assorto (Cleopatra)Carl Heinrich Graun, Samuel Mariño, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
La Spartana Generosa, Act I Scene 2: Aria. Sagace è la mano (Acrotato)Johann Adolf Hasse, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Artaserse, Act I Scene 15: Aria. Vo solcando un mar crudele (Arbace)Leonardo Vinci, Samuel Mariño, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Solomon, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of ShebaGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Il Trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a: Aria. Lascia la spina, cogli la rosa (Piacere)George Frideric Handel, Valer Sabadus, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Berenice, Regina d’Egitto, HWV 38, Act I Scene 11: Duetto. Se il mio amor fu il tuo delitto (Berenice, Demetrio)George Frideric Handel, Samuel Mariño, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Serse, HWV 40, Act III Scene 14: Aria. Crude furie degli orridi abissi (Serse)George Frideric Handel, Valer Sabadus, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Il Vespasiano: OuvertureAttilio Ariosti, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Polifemo, Act III Scene 5: Aria. Alto GioveNicola Porpora, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Polifemo, Act III Final scene: Terzetto: La gioia immortal (Galatea, Aci, Ulisse)Nicola Porpora, Samuel Mariño, Valer Sabadus, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
Come Ye, Sons of Art, Z. 323: Duetto. Sound the trumpetHenry Purcell, Valer Sabadus, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
L'Incoronazione di Poppea, SV 308, Act III Scene 8: Pur ti miro (Poppea, Nerone)Claudio Monteverdi, Samuel Mariño, Valer Sabadus, Filippo Mineccia, Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Stefan Plewniak
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