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Handel: Tamerlano /Bacelli · Randle · Norberg-Schulz · Pushee· Bonitatibus · Abete · Pinnock [Box set]

~ George Frideric Handel (Artist), Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz (Artist), Graham Pushee (Artist), Monica Bacelli (Artist), Thomas Randle (Artist), et al.
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  • Audio CD (22 April 2003)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 3
  • Format: Box set
  • Label: Avie
  • ASIN: B0000682W4
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 343,690 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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  1. Tamerlano
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz, Graham Pushee, Monica Bacelli, Thomas Randle, Antonio Abete, Anna Bonitatibus, Trevor Pinnock

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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost but not quite, 27 Dec 2003
By Mr Richard Fitzsimmons (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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Tamerlano was one of Handel's 'great three' operas of the mid-1720s, alongside Giulio Cesare and Rodelinda, created in an atmosphere of creativity only rivalled by his efforts almost a decade later. It is also one of Handel's operas that has suffered from not having a complete recording over the years. Eliot Gardiner's 1985 effort, whilst notable for some splendid singing by Derek Lee Ragin and Michael Chance, mucked around with the ending of the opera; Malgoire's recording with Rene Jacobs and Henri Ledroit of the late 70s/early 80s period, also had some tinkering with the order and inclusion of certain arias.

The present recording, based on live performance at Sadler's Wells, and subsequently turned into a DVD at the Halle Handelfest, also has some structural problems, but also some fine singing. In particular, Anna Bonitatibus as Irene and Tom Randel as the Sultan Bajazet out-do their rivals on record, and Antonio Abete makes the most of his small walk-on part as Irene's confidante. Graham Pushee as Andronico has some nice moments, though his tone takes a little bit of gettng used to. He is outstanding in the DVD at getting across the rather insipid character of Andronico, but also his moments loaded with pathos and tragedy.

WHere this recording suffers is from having a light-weight Mezzo as Tamerlano - Monica Bacelli is not really up to the florid coloratura of Handel's writing (Ah dispetto comes to mind), nor does she have the moral authority or nastiness of the tyrant which is needed here. Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz is also substandard as Asteria, but her duet with Andronico is one of the highlights of the CD set.

The English Concert under Pinnock play stylishly, and his tempi are well-judged to push along the drama in this psychological opera. It is good to see this group recording such works again, after a long absence. Avie are also to be congratulated for 'taking a punt' on a live opera recording, and for producing a very informative booklet. Whilst not earning 5*, this recording comfortably matches any of the past, though Tamerlano is still waiting for the authoritative recording it deserves.

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