Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Harry Bicket, Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment - Lorraine Hunt Lieberson: Handel Arias (2025 Remastered Version) (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Theodora, HWV 68: Ah! Whither should we fly, or fly from whom? (2025 Remastered Version)
02. Theodora, HWV 68: As with rosy steps the morn (2025 Remastered Version)
03. Theodora, HWV 68: O bright example of all goodness! (2025 Remastered Version)
04. Theodora, HWV 68: Bane of virtue, nurse of passions (2025 Remastered Version)
05. Theodora, HWV 68: The clouds begin to veil the hemisphere (2025 Remastered Version)
06. Theodora, HWV 68: Defend her, Heav’n! (2025 Remastered Version)
07. Theodora, HWV 68: Lord, to Thee each night and day (2025 Remastered Version)
08. Theodora, HWV 68: She’s gone, disdaining liberty and life (2025 Remastered Version)
09. Theodora, HWV 68: New scenes of joy (2025 Remastered Version)
10. Lucrezia, HWV 145: O Numi eterni! O stelle! (2025 Remastered Version)
11. Lucrezia, HWV 145: Già superbo del mio affanno (2025 Remastered Version)
12. Lucrezia, HWV 145: Ma voi forse nel cielo (2025 Remastered Version)
13. Lucrezia, HWV 145: Il suol che preme, l'aura che spira (2025 Remastered Version)
14. Lucrezia, HWV 145: Ah! che ancor nell'abisso (2025 Remastered Version)
15. Lucrezia, HWV 145: Alla salma infedel porga la pena (2025 Remastered Version)
16. Lucrezia, HWV 145: A voi, padre, consorte (2025 Remastered Version)
17. Lucrezia, HWV 145: Già nel seno comincia a compir (2025 Remastered Version)
18. Serse, HWV 40: Se bramate d’amar, chi vi sdegna (2025 Remastered Version)
19. Serse, HWV 40: Frondi tenere e belle (2025 Remastered Version)
20. Serse, HWV 40: Ombra mai fu (2025 Remastered Version)

This deluxe, 21st anniversary reissue of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson’s legendary recording of the character Irene’s arias from George Frideric Handel’s Theodora – plus the composer’s cantata La Lucrezia and the evergreen aria “Ombra Mai Fu” from Serse – evokes vivid memories of the mezzo-soprano’s galvanizing musicianship and opens the ears of a new generation of music lovers to appreciate the timelessness of Lorraine’s poignant interpretations.

Specially remastered for this CD and newly available digitally in Dolby Atmos, the longevity of these performances is a testament to Lorraine’s unique voice and soul.

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