Immerse yourself in the rich, baroque world of Francesco Sacrati with the captivating album "Sacrati: La finta pazza." Released on May 27, 2022, under the prestigious Château de Versailles Spectacles label, this album is a testament to Sacrati's mastery of the opera seria genre. Spanning an impressive 2 hours and 28 minutes, the album presents a complete recording of Sacrati's opera "La finta pazza," a dramatic and intricate work that showcases the composer's skill in weaving complex narratives through music.
The opera, set in ancient Greece, follows a tale of love, deception, and redemption, with a cast of characters including Achilles, Deidamia, and Diomede. Each track on the album is a scene from the opera, offering a glimpse into the emotional depth and musical brilliance of Sacrati's composition. From the opening "Sinfonia" to the final, triumphant "La soverchia allegrezza," the album is a journey through the highs and lows of human experience, as told through the lens of baroque opera.
Sacrati's use of orchestration and vocal arrangement is particularly noteworthy, with each instrument and voice playing a crucial role in the storytelling. The album is a feast for the ears, with intricate melodies, powerful choruses, and delicate arias that highlight the talents of the performers and the composer alike.
Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Sacrati: La finta pazza" is an album that demands your attention. It's a chance to experience the music of a composer who, while not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, was a key figure in the development of baroque opera. So, sit back, press play, and let the music of Francesco Sacrati transport you to a world of drama, passion, and beauty.
La Finta pazza, Prologo: Loquace Diva (La Fama, L'Aurora)Francesco Sacrati, Julie Roset, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act I Scene 1: Il porto è qui di Sciro (Ulisse, Diomede, Capitano)Francesco Sacrati, Carlo Vistoli, Valerio Contaldo, Salvo Vitale, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act I Scene 2: Or che son giunti al destinato affare (Giunone, Minerva, Tetide)Francesco Sacrati, Julie Roset, Norma Nahoun, Fiona McGown, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act I Scene 3: Ombra di timore (Achille, Deidamia)Francesco Sacrati, Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, Mariana Flores, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act I Scene 4: Mi vedete già tutto (Licomede, Ulisse, Diomede)Francesco Sacrati, Alejandro Meerapfel, Carlo Vistoli, Valerio Contaldo, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act I Scene 5: O formano gli Dei (Diomede, Licomede, Deidamia,Eunuco, Achille, Tre Donzelle)Francesco Sacrati, Alejandro Meerapfel, Valerio Contaldo, Mariana Flores, Kacper Szelążek, Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, Aurélie Marjot, Anna Piroli, Sarah Hauss, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 1: L’amante modesto (Diomede, Ulisse)Francesco Sacrati, Valerio Contaldo, Carlo Vistoli, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 2: Dolce cambio di natura (Achille, Ulisse, Diomede)Francesco Sacrati, Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, Valerio Contaldo, Carlo Vistoli, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 3: Ferma, o fatal guerriero! (Vulcano, Achille)Francesco Sacrati, Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, Alexandre Miminishvili, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 4: È giustissimo il duolo (Nodrice, Deidamia)Francesco Sacrati, Marcel Beekman, Mariana Flores, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 5: Cedi, cedi, e omai confessa (Achille, Diomede, Ulisse)Francesco Sacrati, Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, Valerio Contaldo, Carlo Vistoli, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 6: Ardisci, animo, ardisci! (Deidamia)Francesco Sacrati, Mariana Flores, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 7: Ove comandi, o Padre (Vittoria, Giove)Francesco Sacrati, Fiona McGown, Alexander Miminoshvili, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 8: Spalancatevi abissi (Capitano)Francesco Sacrati, Salvo Vitale, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 9: Oh Dio, che sento? (Diomede, Eunuco)Francesco Sacrati, Valerio Contaldo, Kacper Szelążek, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act II Scene 10: Guerrieri, all’armi (Deidamia, Eunuco, Diomede, Capitano)Francesco Sacrati, Mariana Flores, Valerio Contaldo, Kacper Szelążek, Salvo Vitale, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act III Scene 1: Quand’ebbi d’oro il crin (Nodrice, Eunuco)Francesco Sacrati, Marcel Beekman, Kacper Szelążek, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act III Scene 2: Non paventate (Licomede, Deidamia, Nodrice)Francesco Sacrati, Alejandro Meerapfel, Mariana Flores, Marcel Beekman, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act III Scene 3: Per ritardar l’imbarco (Ulisse, Eunuco)Francesco Sacrati, Carlo Vistoli, Kacper Szelążek, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act III Scene 4: Come riveda Achille (Deidamia, Achille, Capitano, Diomede)Francesco Sacrati, Mariana Flores, Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, Salvo Vitale, Valerio Contaldo, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act III Scene 5: Se ad un altro si sposa (Diomede)Francesco Sacrati, Valerio Contaldo, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
La Finta pazza, Act III Final Scene: La soverchia allegrezza (Licomede, Ulisse, Deidamia, Nodrice, Capitano)Francesco Sacrati, Alejandro Meerapfel, Carlo Vistoli, Mariana Flores, Marcel Beekman, Salvo Vitale, Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón
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