Corrado Rovaris, Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia - Hasse: Artaserse (2016)
Corrado Rovaris, Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia - Hasse: Artaserse (2016)
NTSC 16:9 (720x480) | Italiano (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | 4.89 Gb+7.75 Gb (2xDVD9) | 189 min
Classical | Dynamic | Sub: Italiano, English, Deutsch, Francais, Korean, Japanese
NTSC 16:9 (720x480) | Italiano (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | 4.89 Gb+7.75 Gb (2xDVD9) | 189 min
Classical | Dynamic | Sub: Italiano, English, Deutsch, Francais, Korean, Japanese
A classic work of its genre and historical period, Artaserse was premièred in Venice in 1730 by the most famous singers of the day: Farinelli in the role of Arbace, Cuzzoni as Mandane and the castrato Nicolino as Artabano. Following its initial success, Hasse produced two different versions of the work, the first in 1740 and the second in 1760. This world première recording is based on the original Venice version. The exceptional cast features countertenor Franco Fagioli in the role originally taken by Farinelli, his stunning technique making light of the 3-octave range with uniform timbre, remarkable power and striking resonance. Equally memorable is the aria “Pallido sole” sung by Sonia Prina.
Cast:
Artaserse - Anicio Zorzi Giustiniani
Mandane - Maria Grazia Schiavo
Artabano - Sonia Prina
Arbace - Franco Fagioli
Semira - Rosa Bove
Megabise - Antonio Giovannini
Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia
Conductor - Corrado Rovaris