Barnaby Smith & The Illyria Consort - Barnaby Smith: Handel (2021) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Serse, HWV 40: Frondi tenere & Ombra mai fù (Largo)
02. Rinaldo, HWV 7: Venti, turbini, prestate
03. Rinaldo, HWV 7: Cara sposa, amante cara
04. Jephtha, HWV 70: These Labours Past
05. Solomon, HWV 67: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
06. Ariodante, HWV 33: Scherza infida
07. Rodelinda, Regina de' Longobardi, HWV 19: Io t'abbraccio
08. Alcina, HWV 34: Verdi prati
09. Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17: Overture
10. Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17: Va tacito
11. Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17: Al lampo dell' armi
12. Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17: Caro! (Bella!) Più amabile belta (Live)

‘Barnaby Smith: Handel’ features a collection of Handel’s finest solos and duets performed by leading British Baroque soloists Barnaby Smith and Mary Bevan, accompanied by an exceptional line-up of some of the UK’s finest Baroque chamber musicians. Revealing his capacity for invention, re-invention and innovation, this stellar line-up gilds each of Handel’s works with fresh dramaticism and beauty. Barnaby Smith writes: “The music is a selection of Handel’s greatest works, and a playlist of favourite tracks recorded by my vocal idols, Andreas Scholl and David Daniels. This music has filled my car on long journeys, been my solace on daily commutes, and invigorated me after long plane journeys or whilst I am out trying to exercise. Having the chance to sing and record these works with esteemed colleagues and friends has been a dream come true. Drawn to this music for its beauty, depth of character and emotion; I was also struck by its innovation at a time when we are all trying to rebuild as we consider ‘These labours past’ in the new world in which we find ourselves.”

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