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| 1. "Schiere invitte, non tardate" | |||
| 2. "Ogni core può sperar" | |||
| 3. "Ove son? Chi m'aita? In mezzo all'ombre...Dal mio petto" | |||
| 4. "Più non v'ascondo" | |||
| 5. "Amami, e vederai" - Cecilia Bartoli, Rosario Conte | |||
| 6. "T'abbraccio, mia Diva...Ti stringo, mio Nume" | |||
| 7. "Mie fide schiere, all'armi!...Suoni, tuoni, il suolo scuota" - Cecilia Bartoli, Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera, I Barocchisti, Diego Fasolis | |||
| 8. "Sposa, mancar mi sento...Deh non far colle tue lagrime" | |||
| 9. "Non prendo consiglio" | |||
| 10. "Si, si, riposa, o caro...Palpitanti sfere belle" | |||
| 11. "Notte amica al cieco Dio" | |||
| 12. "Combatton quest'alma" - Cecilia Bartoli, Philippe Jaroussky, I Barocchisti, Diego Fasolis | |||
| 13. "A facile vittoria" | |||
| 14. "Tra le guerre e le vittorie" - Cecilia Bartoli, Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera, I Barocchisti, Diego Fasolis | |||
| 15. "Foschi crepuscoli" | |||
| 16. "Dell'alma stanca a raddolcir le tempre...Sfere amiche, or date al labbro" | |||
| 17. "La cerasta più terribile" | |||
| 18. "Serena, o mio bel sole...Mia fiamma...Mio adore" - Cecilia Bartoli, Philippe Jaroussky, I Barocchisti, Diego Fasolis | |||
| 19. "Dal tuo labbro amor m'invita" | |||
| 20. "Deh stancati, o sorte" | |||
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The discovery of a forgotten Master, Cecilia Bartoli's new album showcases music by Agostino Steffani. This deluxe product includes a 174 page booklet which contains articles on Agostino Steffani alongside exclusive, full colour photos of the Mission project, a project with international politics, religious conflict, diplomatic secrecy, spying and sensational music at its heart.
The album showcases the music of a little-known Italian composer and includes solo arias of various moods and styles, several duets, solo numbers with chorus - all sung in Italian - and instrumental interludes that create an organic transition from one piece to the next and an arc that reaches from the beginning to the end of the album.
Among the distinguished names appearing on Mission is star French counter-tenor Philippe Jaroussky who features in a first-time collaboration with Cecilia on a selection of duets, alongside the Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera, the period orchestra I Barocchisti from Lugano, Switzerland, and conductor Diego Fasolis.
The album showcases the music of a little-known Italian composer and includes solo arias of various moods and styles, several duets, solo numbers with chorus - all sung in Italian - and instrumental interludes that create an organic transition from one piece to the next and an arc that reaches from the beginning to the end of the album.
Among the distinguished names appearing on Mission is star French counter-tenor Philippe Jaroussky who features in a first-time collaboration with Cecilia on a selection of duets, alongside the Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera, the period orchestra I Barocchisti from Lugano, Switzerland, and conductor Diego Fasolis.
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CD Deluxe Hardcover//Aangenaam Klassiek 2012
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Cecilia Bartoli brings to light the music of the enigmatic Agostino Steffani - castrati, priest, missionary, diplomat, spy and Baroque composer. Plenty of fireworks and plenty of delicate beauty. A stunning eighty minutes. Probably not a recommended first purchase for someone unfamiliar with Cecilia Bartoli or Baroque opera, but for a Cecilia fan or anyone looking to extend their Baroque collection it's a must have.
21 of the 25 tracks are first recordings. The text explains this as Steffani falling through the cracks. Being Italian born but mostly based in Germany, and sometimes composing in a French style, he doesn't fit well into any particular tradition and was consequently forgotten. As this album shows, that's a fate he didn't deserve. Full marks to Cecilia Bartoli and Decca for remembering him.
Besides Cecilia Bartoli and the I Barrocchisti ensemble, there are appearances by counter tenor Philippe Jaroussky on four tracks, and Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera on four tracks. Track 5 (Amami, e vederai) is a luscious piece with Cecilia accompanied only by Rosario Conte on lute. That they all have an enthusiasm for the music is evident. How much more satisfying it must be to display one's creative ability by bringing music to the world that hasn't previously been heard by anyone alive today than by coming out with yet another interpretation of established repertoire no matter how good it may be. It shows.
The presentation is also sumptuous - a hardcover book with about 160 pages. It includes English, French and German text and graphics, but that still leaves enough pages to delve into Steffani's intriguing life in each language. Note that I'm reviewing the limited edition which has ASIN: B008LSSI4S in Amazon's product details. It might be the only version available as I write this but, if you are reading this sometime after its release, there might also be a less sumptuous (but cheaper) standard edition available.
21 of the 25 tracks are first recordings. The text explains this as Steffani falling through the cracks. Being Italian born but mostly based in Germany, and sometimes composing in a French style, he doesn't fit well into any particular tradition and was consequently forgotten. As this album shows, that's a fate he didn't deserve. Full marks to Cecilia Bartoli and Decca for remembering him.
Besides Cecilia Bartoli and the I Barrocchisti ensemble, there are appearances by counter tenor Philippe Jaroussky on four tracks, and Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera on four tracks. Track 5 (Amami, e vederai) is a luscious piece with Cecilia accompanied only by Rosario Conte on lute. That they all have an enthusiasm for the music is evident. How much more satisfying it must be to display one's creative ability by bringing music to the world that hasn't previously been heard by anyone alive today than by coming out with yet another interpretation of established repertoire no matter how good it may be. It shows.
The presentation is also sumptuous - a hardcover book with about 160 pages. It includes English, French and German text and graphics, but that still leaves enough pages to delve into Steffani's intriguing life in each language. Note that I'm reviewing the limited edition which has ASIN: B008LSSI4S in Amazon's product details. It might be the only version available as I write this but, if you are reading this sometime after its release, there might also be a less sumptuous (but cheaper) standard edition available.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a terrific disc of arias by Steffani, a little-known baroque composer whom Cecilia Bartoli wants to bring to public attention. In my experience, little-known composers are often little-known for a very good reason, but not Steffani. Bartoli is right - his music is excellent and well worth bringing to light as she does here with a disc made up very largely of first recordings.
And what recordings they are! Bartoli is, as always, excellent. She has a stunning technical mastery and a deep understanding of the music and text she is singing, with the control to avoid spilling into over-emotional self indulgence. Her voice is beautiful, rich and sensuous and she uses it here to create something very special from Steffani's music. The orchestra are also excellent, giving the pieces real drama, passion or a joyous zing as appropriate, and to cap it all Bartioli is joined by the great countertenor Philippe Jaroussky in four duets. It is a pleasure from start to finish.
I am sorry to sound gushing - this disc has a provocative cover and has been very heavily marketed and promoted, which to me often means a rather ordinary product. Not here - this is a terrific CD of fine music, beautifully performed and is warmly recommended.
And what recordings they are! Bartoli is, as always, excellent. She has a stunning technical mastery and a deep understanding of the music and text she is singing, with the control to avoid spilling into over-emotional self indulgence. Her voice is beautiful, rich and sensuous and she uses it here to create something very special from Steffani's music. The orchestra are also excellent, giving the pieces real drama, passion or a joyous zing as appropriate, and to cap it all Bartioli is joined by the great countertenor Philippe Jaroussky in four duets. It is a pleasure from start to finish.
I am sorry to sound gushing - this disc has a provocative cover and has been very heavily marketed and promoted, which to me often means a rather ordinary product. Not here - this is a terrific CD of fine music, beautifully performed and is warmly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Jon Carey
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have enjoyed the music made by Cecilia Bartoli for several years, but this raises the bar to a new level. An example is the transition from track 16 to 17; I laughed out loud with excitement as if I was a child again when I first heard it. The use of percussion is dramatic.
Her control on the quieter track is immense. Steffani is a real discovery.
Her control on the quieter track is immense. Steffani is a real discovery.
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To die for
Wonderful work by Bartoli to bring to us this wonderful music. Great notes with the CD so you know what is what. Inventively presented and she is such a talent. Stunning.
Published 2 months ago by margaret green
4.0 out of 5 stars
Adjunct to book by Donna Leon
Had never heard of Dteffani until I read Donna Leon's recent book. I found his music rich and inspirational and am glad I bought the cd. Ellie
Published 2 months ago by Ellie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bravo Steffani and Bartoli
This would have to rate 5 stars. I’d not heard Steffani before and sometimes found the vocal tricks of Bartoli hard to take. Here she is on best and most beautiful behaviour. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Regan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cecilia - not necessarily at her best
I quite like it because I like Cecilia and it's very effectively produced but I find her voice a bit thin on this album; her voice used to sound more exuberant and 'umphy'.
Published 3 months ago by Etti
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cecilia at her best
Anyone who loves baroque and is fascinated by the transition from Renaissance to Baroque can enjoy Cecilia's thorough research and exploration of this music. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nick Scribe
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Lovely
I bought this for my brother who is a huge opera fan - and he likes the more unusual, less shown works. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joy
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME!
Another batch of brilliant Bartoli recordings (alliteration!!!) - if you love Cecilia (who doesn't) you will love this terrific disc!
Published 5 months ago by John Roots
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
The cd arrived on the date that i was advised it would, was well packaged and undamaged. The CD is devine gets better every time I listern to it.
Published 5 months ago by Sumo1
5.0 out of 5 stars
I took a gamble
I took a gamble as I have never bought any baroque opera. And the gamble really has paid off. Dynamic and involving. And boy so different. Love this album !
Published 5 months ago by gavinfabl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cecilia Bartoli `Mission`.
This recording, as well as Sacrificium and Maria Malibran are absolute treasures.and a MUST for those who appreciate this incredible mezzo-soprano. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter. D Granville-Edmunds
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