Magdalena Kožená, Anna Bonitatibus, Erin Morley, Elizabeth DeShong, Alois Mühlbacher, Alex Rosen, Valerio Contaldo, Les Musiciens du Louvre & Marc Minkowski - Handel: Alcina (2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 995 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 447 Mb | 03:12:20
Classical, Opera | Label: Pentatone
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 995 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 447 Mb | 03:12:20
Classical, Opera | Label: Pentatone
Marc Minkowski and Les Musiciens du Louvre return to Handel with a complete recording of his opera Alcina.The title role is interpreted by Magdalena Kožená, who reunites with Les Musiciens and maestro Minkowski after a series of acclaimed baroque recordings.She is joined by an excellent cast of soloists, consisting of Erin Morley (Morgana), Anna Bonitatibus (Ruggiero), Elizabeth De Shong (Bradamante), Alois Mühlbacher (Oberto), Valerio Contaldo (Oronte) and Alex Rosen (Melisso).This studio recording transports the listener to Alcina’s enchanted island, and shows Handel at the peak of his power: the score is dramatic, lush and colourful as well as introspective and profound where the story requires it.