Opera, Opera Arias, Vivaldi (composer)
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His technical strengths emerge clearly in the way in which he negotiates the switchback turns of Vivaldi’s ‘Cada pur sul capo’ (from Artabano), the cascading melodies of Porpora’s ‘Nocchier,... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, April 2023
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2023, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Finalist - Voice & Ensemble
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Vocal Music
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2023
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The Red Priest’s cello concertos flaunt Kobekina’s electrifying virtuosity and the high-octane playing of the Basel Chamber Orchestra under violinist Julia Schröder’s spirited direction. Yet... —
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2024, Winner - Young Talent of the Year
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Assorted Programs
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Cecilia Bartoli: Antonio Vivaldi
RecommendedCecilia Bartoli (mezzo)
Ensemble Matheus, Jean-Christophe Spinosi
All the Bartoli hallmarks are here: the ear-popping virtuosity, the tenderness of voice, the ability not only to describe a situation but to respond to it, and the complex skill of painting... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2018
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Presto Recording of the Week, 23rd November 2018
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Limelight Magazine Recordings of the Year, 2019, Nominated - Opera
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Baroque Vocal
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Special offer. Händel Goes Wild
(jewel-case)
Valer Sabadus (countertenor), Nuria Rial (soprano)
L’Arpeggiata, Christina Pluhar
Whether or not you like this kind of project, this one is expertly and beautifully done, with Handel’s lyrical greatness remaining plain for all to see. —
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2018, Winner - Ensemble (instrumental)
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Stutzmann’s deep burgundy contralto, like a freakishly rich, wide-ranging countertenor, is the perfect fit for this repertoire...[Her] characterisation and vocal colouring are always true and... —
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2021, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Baroque Vocal
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One of Invernizzi's virtues is her ability to be fluently articulate and expressive, both in show-stoppers and arias that call for compassion, contemplation and reflection. Unlike some of her... —
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Gramophone Awards, 2012, Finalist - Recital
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2012, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, September 2012, Opera Choice
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Here is a release which throws open a window on some of the most technically accomplished recorder playing that has come my way...Fast movements are articulated with breathtaking definition,... —
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Nominated - Young Talent
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Baroque Instrumental
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Grammy Awards, 43rd Awards (2000), Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
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Kermes is on top form, singing with vocal clarity, tonal precision and inflective subtlety. —
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2008, Opera Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2008, Editor's Choice
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