Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Baroque opera with Francesco Cavalli's "Giasone," a stunning live recording that brings the composer's operatic masterpiece to life. This album, released by Pinchgut Live, offers a rich and engaging exploration of Cavalli's intricate compositions, showcasing the depth and beauty of his musical vision. With a duration of over two hours, this choral album is a testament to Cavalli's enduring legacy and his significant contributions to the opera genre.
"Giasone" is a vivid portrayal of love, betrayal, and adventure, set to a backdrop of lush orchestration and powerful vocal performances. The album features a full cast of talented singers who bring the characters of "Giasone" to life with passion and precision. From the stirring opening sinfonia to the dramatic finales, each track is a masterclass in Baroque opera, highlighting Cavalli's unique style and his ability to craft compelling narratives through music.
The album's tracklist spans across three acts, each filled with arias, duets, and ensembles that showcase the full range of Cavalli's compositional prowess. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Giasone" offers a captivating journey through the world of Baroque opera, with each track revealing new layers of musical complexity and dramatic intensity.
Recorded live, this album captures the energy and excitement of a live performance, making it a thrilling listen from start to finish. The high-quality production ensures that every note and nuance is crystal clear, allowing you to fully appreciate the skill and artistry of the performers.
With its engaging storytelling and stunning musical performances, "Giasone" is a standout addition to any classical music collection. Whether you're looking to expand your opera repertoire or simply enjoy a masterful piece of music, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Giasone: SinfoniaFrancesco Cavalli, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Dall'oriente porge (Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Nicholas Dinopoulos, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Delizie, contenti che l'alma beate (Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, David Hansen, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: E cosi prepari alla pugna (Ercole, Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, Nicholas Dinopoulos, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act : Cosi senza vedere (Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Nicholas Dinopoulos, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Dolor, ahi non m'uccidere (Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, David Hansen, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Se dardo pungente (Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Ma nella regia sala ecco Egeo (Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Erin Helyard
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Ferma, Medea, deh ferma le fuggitive piante (Egeo, Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, Andrew Goodwin, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Fiero l'amor l'alma tormenta (Oreste)Francesco Cavalli, David Greco, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Son gobbo, son Demo, son bravo (Demo, Oreste)Francesco Cavalli, Christopher Saunders, David Greco, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Voli il tempo (Delfa)Francesco Cavalli, Adrian McEniery, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Ma nelle reggie stanze gia comparve Giason (Delfa)Francesco Cavalli, Adrian McEniery, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Regina, intendo, intendo (Giasone, Medea, Delfa)Francesco Cavalli, David Hansen, Celeste Lazarenko, Adrian McEniery, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Godi, godi, bella coppia (Delfa)Francesco Cavalli, Adrian McEniery, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Lassa, che far degg'io? (Isifile)Francesco Cavalli, Miriam Allan, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act I: Act I: Vanne, mia fida ancell (Isifile, Alinda)Francesco Cavalli, Miriam Allan, Alexandra Oomens, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Erin Helyard
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Io pur ti tocco, o lido (Oreste, Isifile)Francesco Cavalli, David Greco, Miriam Allan, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Dell'antro magico (Medea, Chorus)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Erin Helyard
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Dall'abbruciate glebe (Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Le mura si squarcino (Chorus)Francesco Cavalli, Alexandra Oomens, Andrew Goodwin, Nicholas Dinopoulos, David Greco, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Del gran duce tartareo (Messenger Spirit, Pluto, Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, Adrian McEniery, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Ecco il fatal castello (Medea, Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, David Hansen, Celeste Lazarenko, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Effetti singolari favori senza pari! (Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, David Hansen, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: BattagliaFrancesco Cavalli, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Erin Helyard
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Sei ferito, mio ben (Medea, Giasone, Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, David Hansen, Nicholas Dinopoulos, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Alla nave, alla nave? Medea e Giason s'abbracciano? (Demo, Egeo)Francesco Cavalli, Andrew Goodwin, Christopher Saunders, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Soccorso, aiuto, ola, io more, iomw, pieta (Demo, Oreste)Francesco Cavalli, Andrew Goodwin, David Greco, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Scendi, o bella, vieni al porto (Giasone, Medea)Francesco Cavalli, David Hansen, Celeste Lazarenko, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Quanti soldati, o quanti (Alinda)Francesco Cavalli, Alexandra Oomens, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Il tuo mestier, qual e? (Alinda)Francesco Cavalli, Alexandra Oomens, Nicholas Dinopoulos, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II: Isifile, Signor, quella che in Lenno (Oreste, Giasone, Medea)Francesco Cavalli, David Greco, David Hansen, Celeste Lazarenko, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act II: Act II : O dio, ecco Giasone con la belta gradita (Isifile, Medea, Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, Miriam Allan, Celeste Lazarenko, David Hansen, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Sotto il tremulo ciel di queste frond (Medea, Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, David Hansen, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Adoriamoci in sogno, anima mia (Oreste)Francesco Cavalli, David Greco, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Ahime, che veggio? (Isifile, Giasone, Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Miriam Allan, David Hansen, Celeste Lazarenko, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Ercole, Ercole (Isifile, Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Miriam Allan, Nicholas Dinopoulos, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III : Perch'io torni a penar (Egeo, Demo)Francesco Cavalli, Andrew Goodwin, Christopher Saunders, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act II: Gioite, festosi, miei spirti amorosi (Isifile)Francesco Cavalli, Miriam Allan, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Ercole qui non appare (Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Erin Helyard
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Perche sospiri (Delfa)Francesco Cavalli, Adrian McEniery, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Erin Helyard
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Qual hor su queste guancie (Delfa)Francesco Cavalli, Adrian McEniery, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Per intender Giasone (Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, David Hansen, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Ercole, Ercole (Isifile, Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, Miriam Allan, Nicholas Dinopoulos, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Ercole, che porti? (Giasone, Ercole)Francesco Cavalli, David Hansen, Nicholas Dinopoulos, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Non m'affligger cosi (Medea, Egeo)Francesco Cavalli, Celeste Lazarenko, Andrew Goodwin, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Ovunque il pie rivolgo (Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, David Hansen, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Giason qui parla, e solo? (Egeo, Isifile, Giasone)Francesco Cavalli, Andrew Goodwin, Miriam Allan, David Hansen, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Erin Helyard
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Ferma quest'assassin, l'altro si segua (Giasone, Ercole, Isifile)Francesco Cavalli, Nicholas Dinopoulos, David Hansen, Miriam Allan, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Giasone, Act III: Act III: Torna a Giasone e di' ch'io sol uccido (Isifile, Ercole, Giasone, Medea)Francesco Cavalli, Miriam Allan, Nicholas Dinopoulos, David Hansen, Celeste Lazarenko, Erin Helyard, Orchestra of the Antipodes
Francesco Cavalli, born in 1602 in the Venetian city of Crema, was a pivotal figure in the early Baroque period, renowned for his prolific and influential work in opera. As a pupil of the legendary Claudio Monteverdi, Cavalli succeeded his mentor as the leading opera composer of the mid-17th century. His career flourished in Venice, where he composed over thirty operas, many of which premiered in the city's pioneering theatres. Cavalli's most celebrated works include 'Ormindo' (1644), 'Giasone' (1649), and 'La Calisto' (1651), which continue to captivate audiences with their rich musical tapestry and dramatic depth. Beyond his operatic achievements, Cavalli's compositions span a broad range of genres, from sacred to secular music, reflecting his versatility and enduring impact on the Baroque era.