Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Jacopo Peri's 'Peri: Euridice', a captivating opera that whisks you away to a realm of ancient mythology and timeless emotion. Released on 20 January 2017 by Maguelone Music, this sublime recording showcases Peri's masterful composition, weaving a rich tapestry of sound that spans 1 hour and 28 minutes.
As you delve into the album, you'll discover a treasure trove of arias, choruses, and scenes that bring to life the tragic tale of Orfeo and Euridice. With its intricate harmonies and expressive melodies, 'Peri: Euridice' is a true masterpiece of Baroque opera, transporting you to a bygone era of elegance and refinement.
Under the guidance of Jacopo Peri's visionary genius, the opera unfolds with dramatic intensity, as the characters' joys and sorrows are laid bare in a poignant exploration of love, loss, and redemption. From the lilting rhythms of 'Ninfe, chi bei crin d'oro' to the haunting beauty of 'Cruda morte, hai! Pur potesti', each track is a testament to Peri's innovative spirit and his profound understanding of the human experience.
With 'Peri: Euridice', Jacopo Peri invites you to enter a world of breathtaking beauty, where music and drama converge in a celebration of the human spirit. Let the sublime sounds of this exceptional album envelop you, and discover the timeless magic that has captivated audiences for centuries.
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Tracks
Euridice: Prologue: Io, che d'alti sospir vaga e di pianti (La Tragedia)Jacopo Peri, Françoise Masset, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 1: Ninfe, chi bei crin d'oro (Aminta)Jacopo Peri, Rufus Müller, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 1: Donne, ch'a' miei diletti (Euridice)Jacopo Peri, Katalin Károlyi, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 1: Al canto, al ballo, all'ombra, al prato adorno (Chorus)Jacopo Peri, Isabelle Poulenard, Françoise Masset, Isabelle Lopez, Sonia de Beaufort, Katalin Károlyi, Bruno Karl Boës, Rufus Müller, Joseph Cornwell, Olivier Lallouette, Jean Vendassi, Paul Gerimon, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 2: Antri, ch'a' miei lamenti (Orfeo)Jacopo Peri, Olivier Lallouette, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 2: Sia pur lodato il ciel, lodato Amore (Arcetro)Jacopo Peri, Joseph Cornwell, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 2: Nel pur ardor de la più bella stella (Tirsi)Jacopo Peri, Bruno Karl Boës, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 2: Lassa! Che di spavento e di pietate (Dafne)Jacopo Peri, Françoise Masset, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 2: Per quel vago boschetto (Dafne)Jacopo Peri, Françoise Masset, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 2: Non piango e non sospiro (Orfeo)Jacopo Peri, Olivier Lallouette, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 2: Cruda morte, hai! Pur potesti (Chorus, First Ninfa)Jacopo Peri, Françoise Masset, Isabelle Lopez, Isabelle Poulenard, Katalin Károlyi, Sonia de Beaufort, Joseph Cornwell, Rufus Müller, Bruno Karl Boës, Jean Vendassi, Olivier Lallouette, Paul Gerimon, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 3: Se fato invido e rio (Arcetro)Jacopo Peri, Joseph Cornwell, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 3: A te qual tu ti sia degli alti Numi (Aminta)Jacopo Peri, Rufus Müller, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act I: Scene 3: Alziam le voci (Chorus)Jacopo Peri, Françoise Masset, Isabelle Lopez, Isabelle Poulenard, Katalin Károlyi, Sonia de Beaufort, Joseph Cornwell, Rufus Müller, Bruno Karl Boës, Jean Vendassi, Olivier Lallouette, Paul Gerimon, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 4: Scorto da immortal guida (Venere)Jacopo Peri, Isabelle Lopez, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 4: Furneste piagge, ombrosi orridi campi (Orfeo)Jacopo Peri, Olivier Lallouette, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 4: Ond'e cotanto ardire (Plutone)Jacopo Peri, Paul Gerimon, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 4: Dhe, se la bella diva (Orfeo)Jacopo Peri, Olivier Lallouette, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 4: O re, nel cui sembiante (Proserpina)Jacopo Peri, Sonia de Beaufort, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 4: Sovra l'eccelse stelle (Caronte)Jacopo Peri, Jean Vendassi, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 4: Poi che gl'eterni imperi (Plutone)Jacopo Peri, Paul Gerimon, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 5: Gia del bel carro ardente (Arcetro)Jacopo Peri, Joseph Cornwell, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 5: Voi, che si ratt'il volo (Aminta)Jacopo Peri, Rufus Müller, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 5: Gioite al canto mio, selve frondose (Orfeo)Jacopo Peri, Olivier Lallouette, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 5: Quella, quella son'io per cui piangeste (Euridice)Jacopo Peri, Katalin Károlyi, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 5: Felice semideo, ben degna prole (Aminta)Jacopo Peri, Rufus Müller, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur
Euridice, Act II: Scene 5: Biod'arcer, che d'alto monte (All)Jacopo Peri, Françoise Masset, Isabelle Lopez, Isabelle Poulenard, Katalin Károlyi, Sonia de Beaufort, Joseph Cornwell, Rufus Müller, Bruno Karl Boës, Jean Vendassi, Olivier Lallouette, Paul Gerimon, Les Arts Baroques, Mireille Podeur