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Sandrine Piau, Gloria Banditelli, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi – Handel: Arie e Duetti d'Amore (1996)

Posted By: tirexiss

Date: 22 Mar 2023 06:49:15

Sandrine Piau does it again or should I say she did it already! This collection of superb Handel arias from '96 could be considered an earlier version or forerunner of the recently released Handel Opera Seria, and certainly very complementary to it. The ensemble she plays with is different (Fabio Bondi and his charismatic Europa Galante players), possibly somewhat less refined from the "early music" style perspective but this consideration is blown away by the dramatic presence and the stellar precision of this non-pareil Baroque vocalist.
To tell you the truth, I have been following Sandrine Piau like some kind of secret addict for years now, wading through obscure CDs like Clerambault's "Orphee" and other soprano cantatas on the discount Naxos label (those were the good old days) where she sang with the excellent Solistes du Concert Spirituel with the amazing harpsichodist Blandinne Rannou (whatever happened to that happy association, anyway??).
I have to admit that this is one of my most prized Handel CDs – and trust me, I have a lot of them!, and all of them good examples of authentic period style. How does she compare with Emma Kirkby, whom I consider her main rival? I would say more soul, weight and drama, while keeping the same technical agility. A rare combination. I would also say the same thing about Christine Brandes in comparison to Sandrine Piau, incidentally.
Also, I could find no overlap between these arias and the various Kirkby Handel Opera Arias/Duets recordings (which I have also enjoyed a lot over the years), which makes this disk even sweeter. If you like Handel arias with true Baroque soul and style, the way George meant them to be performed, this recording is a no-brainer.

AllMusic

Track List:

1. Tolomeo, re d'Egitto, HWV 25: Stille Amare 3:42
by Gloria Banditelli, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
2. Muzio Scevola, HWV 13: Ma come amar? 4:55
by Sandrine Piau, Gloria Banditelli, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
3. Rinaldo, HWV 7a: Lascia ch'io pianga 4:11
by Sandrine Piau, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
4. Berenice, HWV 38: Su, Megera, Tisifone, Aletto! 5:33
by Gloria Banditelli, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
5. Trio Sonata sesta in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 5, HWV 390: I. Adagio 3:09
by Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
6. Trio Sonata sesta in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 5, HWV 390: II. Allegro 2:48
by Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
7. Trio Sonata sesta in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 5, HWV 390: III. Largo 2:14
by Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
8. Trio Sonata sesta in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 5, HWV 390: IV. Allegro 4:07
by Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
9. Rinaldo, HWV 7a: Cara sposa 8:11
by Gloria Banditelli, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
10. Imeneo, HWV 41: Per le porte del tormento 7:19
by Sandrine Piau, Gloria Banditelli, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
11. Tolomeo, re d'Egitto, HWV 25: Se il cor ti perde 5:25
by Sandrine Piau, Gloria Banditelli, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
12. Rodelinda, regina de' Longobardi, HWV 19: Ritorna, oh caro 4:00
by Sandrine Piau, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
13. Concerto a quattro in D Major: I. Con contento 1:13
by Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
14. Concerto a quattro in D Major: II. Allegro 1:46
by Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
15. Concerto a quattro in D Major: III. Largo 1:26
by Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
16. Concerto a quattro in D Major: IV. Presto 0:57
by Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
17. Arminio, HWV 36: Il fuggir, cara mia vita 3:59
by Sandrine Piau, Gloria Banditelli, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
18. Parnasso in festa, HWV 73: Ho perso il caro bien 6:38
by Sandrine Piau, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi

Performers:
Sandrine Piau (soprano)
Gloria Banditelli (contralto)

Europa Galante
Conductor: Fabio Biondi

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