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| 1. Duetto: 'Pietoso Nume arcier' | |||
| 2. Recitativo: 'Consolati' | |||
| 3. Duetto: 'Se l'idolo che adoro' | |||
| 4. Aria: 'Quanto mai saria più bello' | |||
| 5. Recitativo: 'Irene, che ne dici' | |||
| 6. Aria: 'La costanza nell'amore | |||
| 7. Francesco Bartolomeo Conti: Aria 'Quando veggo un'usignolo' | |||
| 8. Duetto: 'Chi d'Amor' | |||
| 9. Duetto: 'Bella si ma crudel' | |||
| 10. Sinfonia | |||
| 11. Recitativo 'Ecco che il primo albore' | |||
| 12. Aria 'La pecorella contenta' | |||
| 13. Recitativo 'Pastor gentil' | |||
| 14. Aria 'Se andrà senza il Pastore' | |||
| 15. Recitativo 'Chiaro, e limpido fonte' | |||
| 16. Aria 'Al partir della fronte serena' | |||
| 17. Recitativo 'Voi pur leggiere aurette' | |||
| 18. Aria 'Un solo respiro' | |||
| 19. Recitativo 'Mirtillo, a che si cerca' | |||
| 20. Duetto 'Dunque voi cristalli erranti' | |||
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Two star countertenors, Philippe Jaroussky and Max Emanuel Cencic, join William Christie and Les Arts Florissants, for a programme of chamber-scale duets and arias by Italian composers of the early 18th century. As Jaroussky says, these are “duets of great beauty, where the two voices entwine in a way that is sometimes very sophisticated, but also very sensual.” The contrasting and complementary talents of two star countertenors, Philippe Jaroussky and Max Emanuel Cencic, come to the fore in this programme of chamber-scale duets and arias by Italian composers of the early 18th century: Porpora, Mancini, Bononcini, Marcello, Conti and Alessandro Scarlatti. Two instrumental items by Corelli are also included in this richly filled programme, based on concerts presented by Jaroussky, Cencic and Les Arts Florissants under William Christie’s direction in France and Spain in early 2011. Both countertenors are virtuosic performers, but Jaroussky is especially famed for the gracefulness of his vocalism, whether in brilliant castrato arias or his Virgin Classics album of belle époque song, Opium, while Cencic favours a more assertive and athletic style, which served him well in his breathtaking recital of Rossini arias for Virgin Classics.
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CD Philippe Jaroussky/Max Emanuel Cencic
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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What luck to have two of the best counter-tenors coming together on this CD of duets. These duetti are, in fact, a combination of duets, solo and dialogue recitatives and arias, largely composed between 1680 and 1720. In Bononcini's 'Pietoso nume...'the two men blend and synchronise perfectly, both voices shining without eclipsing the other. Jaroussky is given the solo in Mancini's 'Quanto mai...' and sings like a bell throughout. Conti's 'Nightingale' is full of clever musical trills for the continuo,especially at the end. Jaroussky soars on the supporting wings of Cencic and both sing as one when imitating the nightingale's song penetrating the night. Bononcini's'Chi d'amor...'is a slow lament of undulating harmonies, whereas his 'Bella si'...is a display of vocal sprinting by the two men, with much spurting,surging and elbowing. Cencic is awarded the solo in Porpora's'Ecco che...',showing his voice, comfortably in his range, to beautiful effect, with some sweeping arabesques. Marcello's 'Chiaro e limpido' is the highlight of the disc, with richer orchestration. Jaroussky is flamboyant in his solo whereas Cencic is more sedate but shows equal virtuosity. There is an exquisitely flowing duet in which the singers are totally complementary followed by a lament in which Cencic is more anguished - before they gallop off after the beloved in the conclusion. This is followed by a divine and emotional seven minutes of elegant and melodic intertwinig of soprano and alto as abashed admirers. Scarlatti's'Nel cor...'enables both to show off their technical artistry, the voices moving at a brisk pace in parallel and in adroit counterpoint, leaving the listener abruptly stranded in mid-air - a very dramatic end to this collection of colourful and moving duetti.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By pseudopanax
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This lovely disc of baroque chamber duets and cantatas is not quite the revelation that was anticipated when I first heard that Cencic, Jaroussky and Christie were planning to record together. That said, the little known work from Conti and Marcello are revelations, outstandingly subtle and beautiful. The Porpora selection only confirms that his work must continue to be rediscovered and recorded. Cencic is particularly stunning in the Porpora, and it is great to hear him go softly softly rather than setting the vocal fireworks off as he did on his Handel disc and the recent excellent Farnace recording. His is a truly distinctive countertenor voice and he is a wonderful performer on stage and on disc. Jaroussky's beautiful but far more limited voice is not always the best foil for Cencic. He sounds a bit sharp and shrill on the initial Bononcini, but is much better with the Porpora and Scarlatti. His technique is often strained (I've noticed this on stage as well) and he, like Andreas Scholl, is a lovely singer but no performer. Cencic's vivid tones and range make him (and Christie and players) the highlight of this disc, and offer more evidence that he is the heir presumptive to the great David Daniels.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Caddie
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In terms of preference Jaroussky's sweet voice, unbelievable virtuousity still commands attention in this unusual recital but Cencic's deeper and blade-like intensity complements it wonderfully. For this repertoire this recording is likely to remain the benchmark for the forseeable future. The music, though, often seems rarely worthy of these exceptional talents, though they bring every interpretitive nuance to bear in making it as interesting as possible. There are times when my attention simply strayed and periods when the music seemed to go through formulaic motions. But the outstanding singing and interpretation trumps everything else so magnificently that I would recommend it.
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two great artists
Both singers are in top form. I won't add much to what previous positive reviews had to say except to recommend that lovers of this art form should snap up any album they produce.
Published 2 months ago by J. Gabrielson
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Duetti
This is a first rate recording of some of the best period duets for counter-tenors and is wonderfully performed, particularly by Jaroussky. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. A. Simpson
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Worth a listen.
Phillipe Jaroussky always a delight, Les Arts Florissants crisp and entertaining and although I hadn't heard too much Max Cencic, he certainly lived up to his billing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by David
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Sublime Countertenors
This beautiful and moving disc met all expectations. Cencic of course, a one time member of the Vienna Boys' Choir, is a genuine male soprano and the selected repertoire with the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by downbeat
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The voice of the soul, dark and light sides
In the language of wine, Cencic is "charnu" and Jaroussky is "boisé". Wine is "boisé" when the new wood of the barrel in which it has aged gives its taste to the wine... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU
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A true artistic partnership
As I can't add any better comments than the ones already posted,I thought you might like a complete tracklisting. Read more
Published 11 months ago by SeaSideSam
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Italianate Delights Enhanced
Were it possible I should give this download double the maximum stars, for my delight in these charming and sophisticated Italianate duets (interspersed with a few solo cantate)... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Giraldus Cambrensis
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Heaven on earth?
I love this record, the two voices melting beautifully together, never thought i'd love counter voices one day like this, but i do now for a while... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Andreas Wurmann
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Brilliant countertenor duets
There are many recital CDs with duets from the Baroque, many of them sung by a soprano and an alto, but normally, those are women ... and the albums splendid. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lorraine
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At last!
Now I don't normally go for these compilation type discs at all, slicing and dicing several works & composers and rolling them all together, but the opportunity to hear what for my... Read more
Published 18 months ago by E. L. Wisty
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