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Bajazet (D'arcangelo, Ciofi, Daniels, Garanca) [2cd+DVD] [CD+DVD]

Fabio Biondi | Format: Audio CD
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Fabio Biondi is one of the most important and influential figures of the Baroque period-instrument movement. Born in Palermo, he made his concerto debut with the RAI Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, and gave his first recital on a Baroque violin in Vienna’s Musikverein when he was sixteen. He went on to work with such distinguished groups as Musica Antiqua Wien, La Chapelle ... Read more in Amazon's Fabio Biondi Store

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  • Orchestra: Europa Galante
  • Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
  • Audio CD (4 April 2005)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: CD+DVD
  • Label: Virgin Classics
  • ASIN: B00022LE38
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 238,078 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc: 1
1. Allegro
2. Andante Molto
3. Allegro
4. Recitativo: Prence Lo So: Vi Devo
5. Aria: Del Destin Non Dee Lagnarsi
6. Recitativo: Non Si Perda Di Vista
See all 24 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Recitativo: Ah, Disperato Andronico!
2. Aria: La Sorte Mia Spietata
3. Recitativo: Signor, Vergine Illustre
4. Aria: Cruda Sorte, Avverso Fato!
5. Recitativo: Senti, Chiunque Tu Sia
6. Aria: La Cervetta Timidetta
See all 27 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. Aria: Qual Guerriero In Campo Armato (DVD)
2. Aria: Anche Il Mar Par Che Sommerga (DVD)
3. Aria: Dov'e La Figlia? (DVD)
4. Aria: Barbaro Traditor (DVD)
5. Aria: Spesso Tra Vaghe Rose (DVD)
6. Arioso: Verro Crudel, Spietato (DVD)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A favourite 1 Oct 2006
By Matthew
Format:Audio CD
I had heard some examples of Baroque opera on Radio 3's Early Music Show and wanted to hear more, so bought this knowing little about it. I found it refreshing, accessible and addictive. I'm no expert, but even I can tell that Fabio Biondi's ensemble play in what purports to be an "authentic" style (apparently this kind of thing can be controversial...) that is very distinct from the fuller and perhaps more refined orchestral sound that is more commonly heard. The sound is very bright, immediate and intimate which I think is partly what makes it so seductive a listen; it has nothing of the remote and fusty sound that some opera recordings have.

The double CD comes with a 30min or so DVD featuring several arias which is also fascinating. As well as getting a look at each of the singers in action, you also see a good deal of the musicians playing. This is all in a studio setting rather than in a staged performance, but nevertheless helps bring the performers much closer and is well worth a viewing.

Of the CDs on my car stereo this one gets the most plays, and even my five year old daughter has requested it on more than one occasion! If you think you're tempted by this, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brillian performance by a great cast 2 July 2009
By Bruce Bogin
Format:Audio CD
I am not going to go into a long song and dance about this work. Suffice to say I love Baroque music and I love particularly Vivaldi's operas, including those operas which are rated only so-so by knowledgeable critics. The music is typical Vivaldi, which is to say exciting. For this work Fabio Biondi has gathered together one of the finest group of singers you are likely to find in one work. It is difficult to have a favorite. All are excellent, but for me Viveca Genaux, Patrizia Ciofi and Marijana Mijanovic are outstanding. This is a superb work brilliantly performed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A pastiche of great music 23 April 2009
By Michael Keys
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bajazet is a pastiche. Here we find some original Vivaldi music and some used previously in is other Operas such as Motezuma or L'Olimpiade. This blend of music is used, as corrent pratice at the time, for the "positive" caracters. But that's not all!, there is some music by other composers as well such as Giacomelli or Hasse wich is used for the "negative" caracters.

I assisted the concert (with the same ochestra but another cast of singers), and, when Manuela Custer sings "Qual guerriero in campo armato" (area from Irene), the place bursts with applause. This is just to give an idea of the great music included here. It is a joy to hear from the beguining to the end, thanks to Vivaldi and, of course Fabio Biondi, who had the work to make the reconstruction of the score, this is a night i will never forget and a very rewarding listening experience for everyone.
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