Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with Randall Scotting's latest album, "Infinite Refrain: Music of Love's Refuge." Released on November 3, 2023, under Signum Records, this captivating collection showcases the timeless beauty of 17th-century Italian vocal and instrumental works. Spanning a concise yet rich hour and six minutes, the album features a diverse array of pieces, including arias, dances, and instrumental works, all performed with Scotting's signature artistry and passion.
The album opens with the tender "Vorrei baciarti" and closes with the iconic "Pur ti miro, pur ti godo" from Monteverdi's "L'incoronazione di Poppea," offering a journey through the intricate emotions and refined expressions of love and longing. Randall Scotting's velvety countertenor voice brings a unique sensitivity and depth to each piece, making this album a standout in his discography.
"Infinite Refrain" is not just a collection of beautiful music; it's a testament to Randall Scotting's dedication to preserving and revitalizing the Baroque repertoire. His meticulous attention to historical performance practices and his ability to connect with the music on a profound level make this album a must-experience for both seasoned Baroque enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're drawn to the dramatic intensity of "Ercole in Tebe" or the playful charm of "Ballo detto Pollicio," this album promises to enchant and inspire.
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Tracks
Vorrei baciarti, SV 123Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Se i languidi miei sguardi, SV 141Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ercole in Tebe, Act II: Da torbido nemboJacopo Melani, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Perchè fuggi, SV 128Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ballo detto PollicioTarquinio Merula, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
La Cleopatra, Act III: Dove, m’ascondoDaniele da Castrovillari, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Soave libertate, SV 130Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Eliogabalo, Act I: Io resto solo?… Misero, così vaFrancesco Cavalli, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Toccata QuartaGirolamo Frescobaldi, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Tornate, o cari baci, SV 129Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ercole in Tebe, Act II: Crudo AmorGiovanni Antonio Boretti, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Il Trespolo Tutore Act III: Oh quanti soli – Così stà arioso… – Oblio, che lento aria – Le mie fiamme – Ah, gl’è meglio ridere – Ahimè, gl’è meglio piangereAlessandro Stradella, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Se pur destina e vole, SV 142Claudio Monteverdi, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ballo del GranducaGiovanni Legrenzi, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Ercole in Tebe, Act II: Entro l’orrida mole… Se per tè lieto mi liceGiovanni Antonio Boretti, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
Con che soavità, SV 139Claudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
L’incoronazione di Poppea, Act III, SV 308: Pur ti miro, pur ti godoClaudio Monteverdi, Randall Scotting, Jorge Navarro Colorado, Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings
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