Philippe Jaroussky's 'Passion Jaroussky' is a masterful compilation of opera and classical pieces, showcasing the artist's incredible vocal range and emotional depth. Released on 25 October 2019 by Warner Classics, this extensive collection spans 3 hours and 41 minutes, featuring a diverse array of compositions from renowned masters such as Vivaldi, Cavalli, Porpora, and Handel.
With 'Passion Jaroussky', Philippe Jaroussky takes listeners on a journey through the ages, from the Baroque era to the Romantic period, highlighting his remarkable ability to interpret and bring to life the works of various composers. The album includes iconic pieces like Vivaldi's 'Stabat Mater' and Handel's 'Ombra mai fù', as well as lesser-known gems, demonstrating Jaroussky's dedication to unearthing and showcasing hidden treasures of the classical repertoire.
The album's tracklist is a testament to Jaroussky's boundless passion for music, with each piece carefully selected to demonstrate his technical prowess and expressive qualities. From the poignant beauty of Pergolesi's 'Stabat Mater' to the dramatic intensity of Monteverdi's 'L'Orfeo', Jaroussky's voice soars, transporting listeners to a world of elegance and refinement.
'Passion Jaroussky' is a must-have for fans of opera and classical music, offering a unique opportunity to experience the artistry of one of the world's most acclaimed countertenors. With its stunning vocal performances, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to showcasing the beauty of classical music, this album is a true masterpiece that will leave a lasting impression on all who hear it.
Vivaldi: Filiae maestae Jerusalem, RV 638: II. Sileant ZephyriAntonio Vivaldi, Philippe Jaroussky
Cavalli: L'Ormindo, Act 2: "Che città" (Nerillo)Francesco Cavalli, Philippe Jaroussky
Porpora: Arianna e Teseo: "Mira in cielo" (Alceste)Nicola Porpora, Philippe Jaroussky, Andrea Marcon, Venice Baroque Orchestra
Porpora: Semiramide riconosciuta, Act 2: "Se pietoso il tuo labbro" (Mirteo)Nicola Porpora, Philippe Jaroussky, Andrea Marcon, Venice Baroque Orchestra
Vivaldi: Giustino, RV 717, Act 1: "Vedrò con mio diletto" (Anastasio)Antonio Vivaldi, Philippe Jaroussky, Jean-Christophe Spinosi
Cavalli: Il Xerse, Act 1: "Ombra mai fu" (Xerse)Francesco Cavalli, Philippe Jaroussky
Steffani: Niobe, regina di Tebe, Act 1: "Sfere amiche" (Anfione)Agostino Steffani, Philippe Jaroussky, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs, Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra
Cavalli: Gli amori d'Apollo e di Dafne, Act 3: "Misero Apollo" (Apollo)Francesco Cavalli, Philippe Jaroussky
Vivaldi: Stabat Mater in F Minor, RV 621: I. Stabat Mater dolorosaAntonio Vivaldi, Philippe Jaroussky, Alessandro Tampieri, Artaserse
Vivaldi: Stabat Mater, RV 621: VII. "Eia Mater"Antonio Vivaldi, Philippe Jaroussky
Pergolesi: Confitebor tibi Domine, P. 66: V. "Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Philippe Jaroussky, Diego Fasolis, I Barocchisti
Cavalli: L'Erismena, Act 2: "Uscitemi dal cor, lacrime amare" (Idraspe)Francesco Cavalli, Philippe Jaroussky
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater, P. 77: X. "Fac ut portem Christi mortem"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Philippe Jaroussky, Diego Fasolis, I Barocchisti
Vivaldi: Longe mala, umbrae, terrores, RV 629: I. "Longe mala, umbrae, terrores"Antonio Vivaldi, Philippe Jaroussky, Artaserse
Vivaldi: Nisi Dominus, RV 608: "Cum dederit"Antonio Vivaldi, Philippe Jaroussky, Jean-Christophe Spinosi
Dowland: Flow My TearsJohn Dowland, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Purcell / Arr. Pluhar: Welcome to All the Pleasures, Z. 339: III. "Here the Deities Approve"Henry Purcell, Christina Pluhar, Philippe Jaroussky, L'Arpeggiata
Purcell: "O Solitude, My Sweetest Choice", Z. 406Henry Purcell, Christina Pluhar, Philippe Jaroussky, Sarah Ridy, Haru Kitamika, L'Arpeggiata
Handel: Partenope, HWV 27, Act 2: Aria. "Furibondo spira il vento" (Arsace)George Frideric Handel, Philippe Jaroussky, Il Pomo D'oro, Riccardo Minasi
Handel: Partenope, HWV 27, Act 3: Aria. "Ch'io parta?" (Arsace)George Frideric Handel, Philippe Jaroussky, Il Pomo D'oro, Riccardo Minasi
Handel: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1, Scene 1: Accompagnato. "Frondi tenere" - Arioso. "Ombra mai fù" (Serse)George Frideric Handel, Philippe Jaroussky, I Barocchisti, Diego Fasolis
Handel: Flavio, re de' Longobardi, HWV 16, Act 2: "Rompo i lacci" (Guido)George Frideric Handel, Philippe Jaroussky
Bach, JS: Ich habe genug, BWV 82: I. "Ich habe genug"Johann Sebastian Bach, Philippe Jaroussky, Ann-Kathrin Brüggemann, Petra Mullejans, Freiburger Barockorchester
Bach, JS: "Komm, süsser Tod, komm, sel'ge Ruh", BWV 478Johann Sebastian Bach, Christina Pluhar, L'Arpeggiata
Telemann: Jesus liegt in letzten Zügen, TWV 1:983: No. 3, Arie. "Mein liebster Heiland"Georg Philipp Telemann, Philippe Jaroussky, Petra Mullejans, Freiburger Barockorchester
Monteverdi: L'Orfeo, SV 318, Act 1: "Rosa del Ciel" (Euridice, Orfeo)Claudio Monteverdi, Philippe Jaroussky, Emőke Baráth, Diego Fasolis, I Barocchisti
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Che farò senza Euridice" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Philippe Jaroussky, Diego Fasolis, I Barocchisti
Schubert: 4 Lieder, Op. 59: No. 3, Du bist die Ruh, D. 776Franz Schubert, Philippe Jaroussky, Jerome Ducros
Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957: IV. StändchenFranz Schubert, Philippe Jaroussky, Jerome Ducros
Chabrier / Transcr. Ducros: Fisch-Ton-Kan: Air. "Qui je suis, qui je suis" (Fisch-Ton-Kan)Emmanuel Chabrier, Philippe Jaroussky, Ebène Quartet Male Choir, Jerome Ducros, Quatuor Ébène
Kosma: Les feuilles mortesJoseph Kosma, Philippe Jaroussky, Thibaut García
Porpora: Polifemo, Act 2: "Placidetti zeffiretti" (Galatea, Polifemo)Nicola Porpora, Philippe Jaroussky, Cecilia Bartoli, Andrea Marcon, Venice Baroque Orchestra
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater: I. Stabat mater dolorosaGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Philippe Jaroussky, I Barocchisti, Julia Lezhneva, Diego Fasolis
Sartorio: L'Orfeo, Act 1: "Cara e amabile catena" (Euridice, Orfeo)Antonio Sartorio, Philippe Jaroussky, Emőke Baráth, Diego Fasolis, I Barocchisti
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act 1: "Son nata a lagrimar" (Cornelia, Sesto)George Frideric Handel, Emmanuelle Haïm, Anne Sofie von Otter, Le Concert d'Astrée
Grandi: Motetti a due, tre et quattro voci, Libro 3: No. 21, "O intemerata"Alessandro Grandi, Philippe Jaroussky, Artaserse, Marie-Nicole Lemieux
Handel: Faramondo, HWV 39, Act 3: Duetto. "Caro, cara, tu m'accendi" (Clotilde, Adolfo)George Frideric Handel, Diego Fasolis, Sophie Karthäuser, I Barocchisti
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Vieni, appaga il tuo consorte ... Grande, o Numi" (Orfeo, Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Philippe Jaroussky, Amanda Forsythe, Diego Fasolis, I Barocchisti
Marcello: Tirsi e Fileno, S. 475: "Veggio Fille ... Parlo a Clori" (Tirsi, Fileno)Benedetto Marcello, Les Arts Florissants, Max Emanuel Cenčić, Philippe Jaroussky, William Christie
Steffani: Niobe, regina di Tebe, Act 1: "Mia fiamma, mio ardore" (Anfione, Niobe)Agostino Steffani, Philippe Jaroussky, Karina Gauvin, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs, Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra
Cavalli: Eritrea, Act 1: "O luci belle" (Laodicea, Theramene)Francesco Cavalli, Philippe Jaroussky, Emőke Baráth
Bach, JS: Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: VI. Duet. "Et misericordia"Johann Sebastian Bach, Emmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée, Philippe Jaroussky, Toby Spence
Monteverdi: L'incoronazione di Poppea, SV 308, Act 3: "Pur ti miro" (Nerone, Poppea)Claudio Monteverdi, Philippe Jaroussky, L'Arpeggiata, Núria Rial, Christina Pluhar
Massenet: Rêvons, c'est l'heureJules Massenet, Philippe Jaroussky, Nathalie Stutzmann, Jerome Ducros
Massenet: ÉlégieJules Massenet, Philippe Jaroussky, Jerome Ducros
Saint-Saëns: Violons dans le soirCamille Saint-Saëns, Philippe Jaroussky, Jerome Ducros
Caplet: "Viens, une flûte invisible soupire"Andre Caplet, Philippe Jaroussky, Emmanuel Pahud, Jerome Ducros
Philippe Jaroussky is a renowned French countertenor whose captivating voice has enchanted audiences worldwide. Beginning his musical journey on the violin and later the piano, Jaroussky's transition to singing has led him to become one of the most celebrated countertenors of our time. His repertoire spans from the Baroque era to the 19th century, with a particular affinity for the works of Vivaldi, Handel, and Schubert. Jaroussky's performances are marked by their virtuosity and emotional depth, making him a standout in the world of opera and classical music. Whether he's performing arias from the Italian Baroque or exploring the melodies of French composers, Jaroussky's voice is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.