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Arcadian Dreams the title conjures pastoral perfection, an idyllic vision rooted in Greek mythology. Equally, it references the Arcadian Academy established in Rome in 1690, a vibrant hub of intellectual and artistic creativity whose influence quickly spread across Europe.Arcadian Dreams assembles an exquisite group of composers-both esteemed and inspired-including the French luminaries Thomas-Louis Bourgeois, Louis Antoine Lefebvre, and Jean-Philippe Rameau; the Neapolitan maestro Domenico Scarlatti, who lived his last 35 years in Spain; and the German-born George Frideric Handel, whose early Italian career left an indelible mark on his masterpieces.The enchanting realm of Arcadian Dreams abounds with gods and goddesses, shepherds and nymphs, and bucolic dreamscapes, creating an aural tapestry of pictorial, secular cantatas intertwined with entrancing instrumental numbers. The fearless young soprano Hannah de Priest, making her recording debut, vividly captures the essence of these beguiling works, alongside the entrepreneurial early music ensemble Les Délices, whose members bring long-forgotten music alive for contemporary audiences. Album Tracks 1. Berger Fidèle RCT 24-Récit PRÊT À Voir Immoler 2. Berger Fidèle RCT 24-Air Plaintif Faut-Il Qu'amarills Périsse? 3. Berger Fidèle RCT 24-Récit Mais C'est Trop Me Livrer 4. Berger Fidèle RCT 24-Air Gai L'amour Qui Regne Dans Vos Âme 5. Berger Fidèle RCT 24-Récit (Accompagné) Cependant À L'autel 6. Berger Fidèle RCT 24-Air Vif Et Gracieux Charmant Amour 7. Mi Palpita Il Cor HWV 132C-Recit Mi Palpita Il Cor 8. Mi Palpita Il Cor HWV 132C-Aria Agitata È L'alma Mia 9. Mi Palpita Il Cor HWV 132C-Recit Tormento E Gelosia 10. Mi Palpita Il Cor HWV 132C-Aria Ho Tanti Affanni in Petto 11. Mi Palpita Il Cor HWV 132C-Recit Clori Di Te Mi Lagno 12. Mi Palpita Il Cor HWV 132C-Aria S'un Di M'ador
