Vivica Genaux - Vivica Genaux Recital Set - COMPACT DISCS [CD]
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- Genre: Classical
- Description: Something special happens when she starts to sing - something that sets off a thrill...Inch wrote Opera News of Vivica Genaux. This collection of three recitals showcases the virtuosity, elegance and expressivity of the Alaska-born mezzo-soprano in repertoire that has proved central to her career Vivaldi, Handel, Rossini and Donizetti and - a composer she has championed - Johann Adolph Hasse. The recitals in this box were recorded in 2003 (Rossini/Donizetti), 2006 (Handel/Hasse) and 2009 (Vivaldi Pyrotechnics). It was in Rossini that Vivica Genaux first made her name, particularly as Rosina in Il barbiere de Siviglia. Writing about this Rossini arias album, Time Out New York hailed Genaux Inchthe most exciting singer in the world. Sinewy but lithe, her voice encompasses a wine-rich chest register, juiced up with just enough testosterone to keep things interesting, as well as luminous high notes that would do many a soprano proud.Inch The first Baroque role that Vivica Genaux sung was in Handel's Ariodante, but she went on to make a particular specialty of the music of Hasse. Reviewing this album, Gramophone wrote InchThree well-crafted arias from Hasse's Arminio are ideal fare for Genaux's pinpoint accuracy and florid ornamentation.Inch Of the album 'Pyrotechnics', Vivaldi expert Frédéric Delamea wrote InchThe dazzling arias in this program - some of which have never been recorded or, indeed, performed in concert - illustrate the different phases and forms of Vivaldian pyrotechnics, exploring every emotion and the most diverse dramatic situations, and continually varying instrumentation, tonality and tempo. Album Tracks 1. La Cenerentola Nacqui All'affanno - Vivica Genaux/John Nelson/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris 2. L'italiana in Algeri Cruda Sorte! Amor Tiranno - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson 3. L'italiana in Algeri Pensa Alla
- Artist: Vivica Genaux
- Title: Vivica Genaux Recital Set
- Format: CD
- Label: Erato
- Release Date: 09/25/2015
- Genre: Classical
- Number Of Discs: 3
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- Product Name: Vivica Genaux - Vivica Genaux Recital Set - COMPACT DISCS
- UPC: 825646098309
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Something special happens when she starts to sing - something that sets off a thrill...Inch wrote Opera News of Vivica Genaux. This collection of three recitals showcases the virtuosity, elegance and expressivity of the Alaska-born mezzo-soprano in repertoire that has proved central to her career Vivaldi, Handel, Rossini and Donizetti and - a composer she has championed - Johann Adolph Hasse. The recitals in this box were recorded in 2003 (Rossini/Donizetti), 2006 (Handel/Hasse) and 2009 (Vivaldi Pyrotechnics). It was in Rossini that Vivica Genaux first made her name, particularly as Rosina in Il barbiere de Siviglia. Writing about this Rossini arias album, Time Out New York hailed Genaux Inchthe most exciting singer in the world. Sinewy but lithe, her voice encompasses a wine-rich chest register, juiced up with just enough testosterone to keep things interesting, as well as luminous high notes that would do many a soprano proud.Inch The first Baroque role that Vivica Genaux sung was in Handel's Ariodante, but she went on to make a particular specialty of the music of Hasse. Reviewing this album, Gramophone wrote InchThree well-crafted arias from Hasse's Arminio are ideal fare for Genaux's pinpoint accuracy and florid ornamentation.Inch Of the album 'Pyrotechnics', Vivaldi expert Frédéric Delamea wrote InchThe dazzling arias in this program - some of which have never been recorded or, indeed, performed in concert - illustrate the different phases and forms of Vivaldian pyrotechnics, exploring every emotion and the most diverse dramatic situations, and continually varying instrumentation, tonality and tempo. Album Tracks 1. La Cenerentola Nacqui All'affanno - Vivica Genaux/John Nelson/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris 2. L'italiana in Algeri Cruda Sorte! Amor Tiranno - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson 3. L'italiana in Algeri Pensa Alla
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