Handel: Aci, Galatea e Polifemo
Stephanie True (Aci), Luciana Mancini (Galatea), Mitchell Sander (Polifemo)
Contrasto Armonico, Marco Vitale (harpsichord & direction)
The performance is noteworthy for Marco Vitale's natural tempi and obvious affection for the subtleties in Handel's notation… The fast music is quick enough, but never at the expense of articulacy....
Handel: Aci, Galatea e Polifemo
Stephanie True (Aci), Luciana Mancini (Galatea), Mitchell Sander (Polifemo)
Contrasto Armonico, Marco Vitale (harpsichord & direction)
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The performance is noteworthy for Marco Vitale's natural tempi and obvious affection for the subtleties in Handel's notation… The fast music is quick enough, but never at the expense of articulacy....
About
Looking ahead to Handel year 2009 this CD offers a rare opportunity to listen to Handel’s Aci, Galatea e Polifemo .This seldomly heard ‘serenata’ (musical entertainment) was written by the famous composer when still very young - he was 23 - in Italy. True to the original setting of such a piece – often outdoors and without acting – the cast consists of just three characters. They are all mentioned in the title. In this serenata Handel occasionally has been very specific about instruments to be used in performances. Thus a ‘violone grosso’ shows up in the opening aria.
Contents and tracklist
- Stefanie True (soloist), Luciana Mancini (soloist), Mitchell Sandler (soloist)
- Contrasto Armonico
- Marco Vitale
Awards and reviews
Awards Issue 2008
The performance is noteworthy for Marco Vitale's natural tempi and obvious affection for the subtleties in Handel's notation… The fast music is quick enough, but never at the expense of articulacy. Recitatives could flow a little more freely, but I particularly enjoyed their clarity and simplicity, which allows the listener time to become fully immersed in the poetry.
