Caccini / Sulayman - Songs of Orpheus - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Lebanese-American tenor Karim Sulayman's neat encapsulation of the Orpheus myth infuses his solo recording debut, 'Songs of Orpheus.' Orpheus, the greatest singer of all time, famously followed his deceased beloved Eurydice to the gates of Hades in an attempt to bring her back to life. He was thwarted by the gods who forbade him to gaze at her during their journey back to earth. He could not resist, and the tale has been told in numerous musical interpretations including those of Monteverdi and his 17th-century compatriots who are represented on this imaginative album, performed with leading baroque interpreters Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo's Fire. Acclaim for Karim Sulayman and Apollo's Fire has been widespread Inchthe soloists and instrumentalists are first classInch (BBC Music Magazine) Inchan absorbing collection of early music, beautifully performed by the Cleveland-based instrumental-choral ensemble and vocal soloistsInch (Chicago Tribune) Album Tracks 1. I. I Love You 2. Si Dolce È 'l Tormento 3. VI Ricorda O Bosch' Ombrosi 4. Rosa Del Ciel 5. Dolcissimo Sospiro 6. II.... to Hell 7. Sonata No. 2 in D minor 8. Tu Se' Morta 9. Sinfonia 10. Funeste Piaggie 11. Sonata No. 1 in G minor 12. Qual Honor Di Te Sia Degno 13. Sinfonia 14. III.... And Back 15. Sonata Concertata XV, a Quattro Voci 16. Piangono Al Pianger Mio 17. Canta la Ciccaletta 18. T'amai Gran Tempo 19. Non Havea Febo Ancora 20. Folle È Ben Che Si Credi