Luigi De Donato, Václav Luks, Collegium 1704 - Polifemo - Arias by Händel, Alberti, Caldara, Porpora (2024) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Aci, Galatea e Polifemo, HWV 72: Sibilar l'angui d'Aletto
02. La Galatea: Fermati Galatea
03. La Galatea: Sanno l'onde e san l'arene
04. Polifemo: Intesi oppur sognai di Galatea la trista
05. Polifemo: Vanarella, pazzarella
06. Polifemo: Or che mi sei fedele
07. Polifemo: Dieci vacche, otto vitelli
08. Amante gigante
09. Sinfonia in C Major: I. —
10. Sinfonia in C Major: II. Andante
11. Sinfonia in C Major: III. Allegro
12. La Galatea: Dalla spelonca uscite
13. La Galatea: Se scordato il primo amore (1)
14. La Galatea: Sinfonia
15. La Galatea: No., no, siegua quest'arte
16. La Galatea: Se scordato il primo amore (2)
17. Polifemo: M'accendi in sen col guardo
18. Aci, Galatea e Polifemo, HWV 72: Fra l'ombre e gl'orrori



Polyphemus, a cyclops of ancient Greek legend with one eye and three fngers on each hand, became a central fgure in many myths and in their musical settings by Baroque composers.

This son of Poseidon, a giant of insurmountable strength, appears in many fables, the best known of which are his encounters Odysseus during the hero's homeward journey and with Theseus, who kills Polyphemus.

The Italian bass Luigi De Donato has the right voice and temperament to represent the ideal embodiment of Polyphemus, and together with Collegium 1704 under the baton of Vaclav Luks he breathes life into ancient Greek legends. This new recording features arias from Handel, Porpora, Alberti and Bononcini. He is a multitalented musician and singer and has distinguished himself as one of the foremost interpreters of the repertoire of the 17th and 18th century working with leading conductors and Baroque ensembles.

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