Fabio Biondi, Europa Galante - Vivaldi: Bajazet (2005)
Fabio Biondi, Europa Galante - Vivaldi: Bajazet (2005)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 1.43 Gb | Total time: 73:37+72:49+29:00 (dvd) | Scans included
Classical | Label: Virgin Classics | 724354567629 | Recorded: 2004
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 1.43 Gb | Total time: 73:37+72:49+29:00 (dvd) | Scans included
Classical | Label: Virgin Classics | 724354567629 | Recorded: 2004
Composed for the Carnival season in Verona in 1735, Bajazet is a ‘pasticcio’ opera based on the familiar story of the eponymous Turkish sultan’s imprisonment at the hands of the Tartar tyrant Tamerlane. As such, it openly uses arias by other composers, including Hasse, Broschi and Giacomelli, as well as re-cycled pieces from Vivaldi’s own operas (L’Olimpiade, Giustino, Farnace, Semiramide and Montezuma among them). But this is no mere patchwork of recycled numbers. All the ‘borrowed’ arias are expertly placed within the dramatic fabric of the work and are held together with richly composed recitatives. What we end up with is the best of the best in terms of Neapolitan-style opera – tuneful, virtuosic and passionate. Virtually every number in this recording is a highlight. What really lifts the recording is the quality of the performances. There are no holes or flaws among the experienced cast. David Daniels makes a fine Tamerlane – slippery and cruel – while Marijana Mijanovic’s Asteria packs a powerful dramatic punch. Top marks too for Vivica Genaux in the technically demanding role of Irene. Ildebrando D’Arcangelo makes a commanding Bajazet, although his tough dignity comes at the loss of some sensitivity.
Europa Galante under Fabio Biondi’s careful direction are a pleasure to listen to. Their playing of the opening Sinfonia powerfully sets up the rest of the opera. They stomp through Vivaldi’s pounding rhythms, and provide delicate support during the more contemplative arias. The sound recording is excellent. Even the guitar, theorbo and harpsichord continuo – often obscured by heavy strings – are perfectly audible here.–John-Pierre Joyce
Performer:
Bajazet - Ildebrando D'Arcangelo
Tamerlano - David Daniels
Idaspe - Patrizia Ciofi
Irene - Vivica Genaux
Asteria - Marijana Mijanović
Andronico - Elīna Garanča
Europa Galante
Conductor - Fabio Biondi
Track List:
CD1:
01. Sinfonia: I. Allegro
02. II. Andante molto
03. III. Allegro
04. Atto I. Recitativo: Prence lo so, vi devo (Bajazet, Andronico)
05. Aria: Del destin non dee lagnarsi (Bajazet)
06. Recitativo: Non si perda di vista (Andronico, Idaspe)
07. Aria: Nasce rosa lusinghiera (Idaspe)
08. Recitativo: Principe, or ora i greci (Tamerlano, Andronico)
09. Aria: In si torbida procella (Tamerlano)
10. Recitativo: Il Tartaro ama Asteria (Andronico)
11. Aria: Quel ciglio vezzosetto (Andronico)
12. Recitativo: Or si, fiero destino (Asteria, Tamerlano)
13. Aria: Vedeste mai sul prato (Tamerlano)
14. Recitativo: Non ascolto più nulla (Bajazet, Asteria, Andronico)
15. Aria: Amare un'alma ingrata (Asteria)
16. Recitativo: Così la sposa il Tamerlano accoglie? (Irene, Andronico, Idaspe)
17. Aria: Qual guerriero in campo armato (Irene)
18. Recitativo: È bella Irene (Andronico)
19. Aria: Non ho nel sen costanza (Andronico)
20. Atto II. Recitativo: Amico, tengo un testimon fedele (Tamerlano, Andronico)
21. Recitativo: Sarete or ostinato (Idaspe, Andronico)
22. Aria: Anche il mar par che sommerga (Idaspe)
23. Recitativo: Gloria, sdegno ed amore (Asteria, Andronico)
24. Aria: Stringi le mie catene (Asteria)
CD2:
01. Recitativo: Ah, disperato Andronico! (Andronico)
02. Aria: La sorte mia spietata (Andronico)
03. Recitativo: Signor, vergine illustre (Idaspe, Tamerlano, Irene, Asteria)
04. Aria: Cruda sorte, avverso fato! (Tamerlano)
05. Recitativo: Senti, chiunque tu sia (Asteria, Irene)
06. Aria: La cervetta timidetta (Asteria)
07. Recitativo: Gran cose espone Asteria (Irene, Idaspe)
08. Aria: Sposa, son disprezzata (Irene)
09. Recitativo: Dov'è mia figlia, Andronico? (Bajazet, Andronico)
10. Aria: Dov'è la figlia? (Bajazet)
11. Recitativo: Asteria, siamo al soglio (Tamerlano, Asteria, Bajazet, Irene, Andronico)
12. Quartetto: Sì crudel! questo è l'amore (Irene, Bajazet, Asteria, Tamerlano)
13. Atto III. Recitativo: Figlia, siam rei (Bajazet, Asteria)
14. Aria: Veder parmi, or che nel fondo (Bajazet)
15. Recitativo: Andronico, il mio amore (Tamerlano, Andronico, Bajazet, Asteria)
16. Aria: Barbaro traditor (Tamerlano)
17. Recitativo: Lascerò di regnare (Andronico)
18. Aria: Spesso tra vaghe rose (Andronico)
19. Recitativo: Eccoti, Bajazette (Tamerlano, Asteria, Andronico, Bajazet, Irene)
20. Arioso: Verrò crudel, spietato (Bajazet)
21. Recitativo: Signor, fra tante cure (Irene, Tamerlano)
22. Aria: Son tortorella (Irene)
23. Recitativo: Signore, Bajazette (Idaspe, Tamerlano, Andronico)
24. Accompagnato: È morto, sì, tiranno (Asteria)
25. Aria: Svena, uccidi, abbatti, atterra (Asteria)
26. Recitativo: Deh, tu cauto la segui (Andronico, Irene, Tamerlano)
27. Coro: Coronata di gigli e rose
DVD bonus:
01. Vivica Genaux: Atto I, scena 9 - Irene "Qual guerriero in campo armato"
02. Patrizia Ciofi: Atto II, scena 2 - Idaspe "Anche il mar par che sommerga"
03. Ildebrando D'Arcangelo: Atto II, scena 8 - Bajazet "Dov'è la figlia?"
04. David Daniels: Atto III, scena 3 - Tamerlano "Barbaro traditor"
05. Elīna Garanča: Atto III, scena 4 - Andronico " Spesso tra vagne rose"
06. Ildebrando D'Arcangelo: Atto III, scena 5 - Bajazet "Verrò crudel, spietato"
07. Marijana Mijanović: Atto III, scena 10 - Asteria "Svena, uccidi, abbatti, atterra"
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Fabio Biondi, Europa Galante - Vivaldi: Bajazet (2005)
