La vanità del mondo

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque oratorio with Philippe Jaroussky's captivating album, "La vanità del mondo." This exquisite collection, released on November 13, 2020, under the Warner Classics label, features Philippe Jaroussky's stunning countertenor voice accompanied by the Ensemble Artaserse, delivering a program of Italian Baroque oratorio arias that span the dramatic and the devotional.

The album takes its name from Pietro Torri's oratorio of the same title and includes works by renowned composers such as Alessandro Scarlatti, Antonio Caldara, Georg Friedrich Händel, and Johann Adolph Hasse, among others. With a duration of 73 minutes, "La vanità del mondo" offers a diverse array of sacred and secular pieces that showcase the virtuosity and expressive depth of the Baroque era.

Highlights of the album include world premiere recordings of five arias, providing listeners with rare and exquisite gems from the Baroque repertoire. The album's tracklist features arias from notable works such as "La Giuditta," "Dio sul Sinai," "Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno," and "La conversione di Sant’Agostino," each performed with Philippe Jaroussky's signature musicality and dramatic flair.

Recorded at the RIFFX Studio 1, La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt, this album benefits from exceptional production quality, ensuring that every nuance of Philippe Jaroussky's performance and the Ensemble Artaserse's accompaniment is captured with clarity and precision. Whether you are a seasoned fan of Baroque music or a newcomer to the genre, "La vanità del mondo" promises an enriching and enchanting listening experience.