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Farnace
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Concert des Nations
with Adriana Fernandez, Cinzia Forte, Gloria Banditelli, Sara Mingardo, Fulvio Bettini, Furio Zanasi, Sonia Prina
Conducted by Jordi Savall
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For all of Vivaldi's current popularity, his nearly 50 operas continue to languish in undeserved obscurity. This live performance of his 1727 hit, Farnace, should help rectify posterity's oversight, for the music is compelling and the spirited singing and conducting are irresistible.
The plot is a typical 18th-century opera narrative concerning people in ancient times whose confusing doings resist concise summary but combine family discord, high politics, hate, love and forgiveness. Jordi Savall leads his crack period instrument ensemble in a spirited rendition that stresses dramatic values. His sterling cast has no discernible weak links and several especially strong ones, such as baritone Furio Zanasi in the title role, contralto Sara Mingardo as his wife and also the daughter of the villainess of the opera, Farnace's arch-rival, Queen Berenice, soprano Adriana Fernandez. In fact, everybody sings with dramatic abandon and employs stunning coloratura effects. Savall also interpolates about 20 minutes of music from another Farnace opera written a dozen years later by Francesco Corselli, emulating the period practice of inserting materials by other contemporary composers.
The fluent singing and dynamic drive of the orchestra make this among the best recordings of baroque Italian opera. The format is book-style packaging with lavish illustrations, full text and translations. --Dan Davis
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