Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Available to Download Now
 
Buy the MP3 album for £9.49
  
 
 
 
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
See 1 customer image
Share your own customer images

Quel usignuolo: Farinelli et son temps

Flavio Colusso | Format: Audio CD
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Available from these sellers.


Buy the MP3 album for £9.49 at the Amazon MP3 Downloads store.

Amazon's Flavio Colusso Store

›
Visit Amazon's Flavio Colusso Store
for all the music, discussions, and more.

Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed

Product details

  • Conductor: Flavio Colusso
  • Audio CD (29 May 1995)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI Classics
  • ASIN: B000005GLB
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 449,841 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Listen to Samples and Buy MP3s

Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s. Click on "Buy MP3" or view the MP3 Album.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Samples
Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Misero Pargoletto Demofoonteair De Timante 7:39£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  2. Quel Usignuolo Meropeair D'Epidide 9:18£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Ecco Quel Fiero Istante La Partenza 1:02£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Ecco Quel Fiero Istante La Partenza 1:08£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. E Vivo Ancoraariodante 8:26£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. Dopo Notte Atra E Funesta Ariodante 7:07£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Se Al Labro Mio Artaserseair D'Arbace 6:05£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Pallido Il Sole Artaserseair D'Artabano 5:34£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  9. Fortunate Passateartaserseairmenuet D'Arbace 4:31£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen10. Parto Seguendo Amore Orfeoair D'Orfeo 8:15£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Io Le Diro Che L'Amoair De Serse 2:13£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen12. Oh Cari Sdegniadriano In Siria11:51£2.99  Buy MP3 

Customer Reviews

5 star
0
4 star
0
3 star
1
2 star
0
1 star
0
3.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
3.0 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 15 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars One of 4 releases from EMI France 14 Jun 2001
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This is one of a series of four releases featuring the male soprano Christofellis and period instrument ensembles:

"L'Age d'Or des Castrats". First track is "Che giova fuggire" from Bononconi's Griselda (EMI 55259)

"Farinelli et son temps - Quel usignuolo". Frist track is 'Misero Pargoletto' from Duni's Demofoonte. (EMI 55250)

"Superbo di me stesso Airs de virtuosité du XVIIIe siècle". First track by Lampugnani "Superbo di me stesso" as disc title. (EMI 55194)

"Les castrats au temps de Mozart". First track is "Cara La Dolce Fiamma" from J.C.Bach's Adriano (EMI 56134)

The "Mozart" and "Superbo" releases have texts and translations. The "Age d'Or" release does not.

Another text-less release:

"Farinelli The Soundtrack". First track is 'Qual Nave Ch'agitata' from Artaserse by Hasse Ragin/Rousset (Naïve)

Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com: 4.5 out of 5 stars  4 reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Virtuosic splendour from a truly rare voice 16 Jan 2001
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Aris Christofellis, a male soprano or 'Sopraniste', sings a host of aria and recitals written by various composers for the now long-lost Castrati of a magical and bygone era.

Aris, possessing an incredible technique which allows him to encompass several octaves in his singing, whilst excercising delicious ornamentation, takes one into an unusual state of being as one experiences beautifully-sung pieces by a man who sings androgynously - with the high range of a woman and then down into the baritone terrirories.

Probably one of the most affecting experiences in music one can have, besides hearing the equally mesmorising and transporting voice of Randall Wong, another Sopraniste with virtuosic ability.... Get it!!!!!!!!! (If you love the unconventional/extraordinary)

Justin

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent period performance 11 Jan 2007
By Mezzo Soprano - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
This CD will be best appreciated by those who admire the 'authentic performance movement' in baroque music. Christofellis's voice isn't what I call beautiful, but their is no denying that his ability is extraordinary, if not bizarre. The highlight for me is the sublime 'Lieto cosi tal volta' from Pergolesi's little-known opera Adriano in Siria and I recommend buying the CD for this aria alone. Christofellis is also a musicologist and it is interesting to hear an informed take on musical issues such as ornamentation. Anyone wondering what the castrati may have sounded like can get a pretty good idea from this recording. A unique and unusual CD.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful repertoire! 12 May 2007
By Christian V. Pampinella - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Aris' voice is an acquired taste. In fact, most listeners will not enjoy listening to him sing. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, this does not detract much from the enjoyment of these performances. As another reviewer has already mentioned, Aris is also a musicologist, and his expertise is apparent in every detail of the three most recent recordings he has made for EMI with Colusso. Their musicianship is impeccable, as are their decisions regarding taste, ornamentation, tempi, and orchestration. This is a demonstrative and instructive recording for anyone curious about how to sing stylishly and accurately in the bel canto style. Many of Aris' decisions regarding performance practice and ornamentation are easily and directly verified in original sources, and his ambitious accuracy must be applauded, as these are very well executed performances.
Were these reviews helpful?   Let us know
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

There's a problem loading this menu at the moment.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.

    Your Shopping Basket is empty.

    Give it purpose -- fill it with books, DVDs, clothes, electronics and more.

    If you already have an account, sign in.

    There's a problem previewing your shopping basket at the moment.

    Check your Internet connection and go to your cart, or try again.

    View Shopping Basket (0 items)

      Customer Discussions

      This product's forum
      Discussion Replies Latest Post
      No discussions yet

      Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
      Start a new discussion
      Topic:
      First post:
      Prompts for sign-in
       


      Active discussions in related forums
      Search Customer Discussions
      Search all Amazon discussions
         
      Related forums

      Listmania!

      Create a Listmania! list

      Look for similar items by category

      Feedback