- 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: 175,138 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bajazet is a "pasticcio", witch means that, as we know, difers from a regular opera, by the inclusion of arias from previous works by vivaldi,(Olimpiade, Farnace, Motezuma, etc...), witch are used for the "positive" caracters, and other composers scores (like Giacomeli or Hasse), for the "negative" caracters, and some original music as well.
Some areas were performed in the 1730's by the castrato Farinelli.
The plot is very simple as one should expect from a pasticcio, but serves the music perfectly, creating a very deep atmosfere. I dont know if is the fact that i assisted the concert before i had the disc, but i find it very moving (the happy end is ruined by the suicide of Bajazet).
Even if you already have some of the music wich is included, does not mean that is boring, by all means, that you listen to them again in this interpretation. Otherwise, If this is your first baroque opera, im shure you will like it more and more, as you listen to it!, as it does have some of the greatest late italian baroque music ever created.
Some areas were performed in the 1730's by the castrato Farinelli.
The plot is very simple as one should expect from a pasticcio, but serves the music perfectly, creating a very deep atmosfere. I dont know if is the fact that i assisted the concert before i had the disc, but i find it very moving (the happy end is ruined by the suicide of Bajazet).
Even if you already have some of the music wich is included, does not mean that is boring, by all means, that you listen to them again in this interpretation. Otherwise, If this is your first baroque opera, im shure you will like it more and more, as you listen to it!, as it does have some of the greatest late italian baroque music ever created.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this music.
Also recently bought Handel's Tamerlano, so am scratching head to decide which opera I prefer.
Very-very enjoyable.
Also recently bought Handel's Tamerlano, so am scratching head to decide which opera I prefer.
Very-very enjoyable.
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brilliant performance
This is an excellent, thrilling and stylish performance, beautifully sung. The music is mostly attractive and enjoyable. Read more
Published on 8 July 2009 by enthusiast
Brillian performance by a great cast
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... Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Bruce Bogin
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