Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Scarlatti: Con eco d’amore (2015) [Official Digital Download 24bit/88,2kHz]

Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Scarlatti: Con eco d’amore (2015)
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Master of the Aria. With a voice described as “one of the most beautiful Britain has seen in a generation” (International Record Review), soprano Elizabeth Watts has established herself among the brightest talents performing today. In this selection of rarely heard Alessandro Scarlatti arias from his cantatas, serenatas and operas, she is joined by the acclaimed period instrument ensemble The English Concert led by Laurence Cummings.

Le maître de l’aria. Sa voix – “une des plus belles voix de la scène britannique depuis une génération” (International Record Review) – a permis à Elizabeth Watts de s’imposer parmi les meilleurs talents d’aujourd’hui. Elle interprète ici des airs peu connus tirés de cantates, de sérénades et d’opéras d’Alessandro Scarlatti, accompagnés par l’excellent ensemble d’instruments anciens The English Concert, dirigé du clavecin par Laurence Cummings.

Meister der Arie. Mit einer Stimme, die man als “eine der schönsten einer ganzen Generation in England” (International Record Review) bezeichnet hat, profilierte sich Elizabeth Watts als eines der glanzvollsten Talente, die heute tätig sind. Diese Auswahl selten zu hörender Sopran-Arien von Alessandro Scarlatti aus seinen Kantaten, Serenaden und Opern hat sie mit dem erfolgreichen Originalklangensemble The English Concert unter der Leitung von Laurence Cummings eingespielt.

Tracklist:
01. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Griselda: Figlio! Tiranno! O Dio! (02:18)
02. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Endimione e Cintia: Aria “Se geloso è il mio core” (03:01)
03. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Non so qual più m’ingombra: Aria “Nacque, col Gran Messia” (08:41)
04. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Eraclea: Aria “A questo nuovo affanno” (03:47)
05. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – La Santissima Vergine del Rosario: Aria “Mentr’io godo in dolce oblio” (05:48)
06. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Correa Nel Seno Amato: Aria “Ombre opache” (05:23)
07. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Erminia: Recitativo “Qui, dove al germogliar” (03:22)
08. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Erminia: Aria “Torbido, irato, e nero” (05:01)
09. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Aria “Con voce festiva” (01:29)
10. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Mitridate Eupatore: Recitativo “O vane speme!” – Aria “Cara tomba del mio diletto” (06:24)
11. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Tigrane: Aria “Sussurrando il venticello” (06:46)
12. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Scipione nelle Spagne: Aria “Ergiti, Amor, su i vanni” (02:38)
13. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Mitridate Eupatore: Aria “Esci omai” (03:29)
14. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Mitridate Eupatore: Aria “Dolce stimolo al tuo bel cor” (05:18)
15. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – Venere, Amore e Ragione: Aria “D’amor l’accesa face” (02:43)
16. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – La Statira: Aria “Io non son di quei campioni” (02:05)
17. Elizabeth Watts, The English Concert, Laurence Cummings – A battaglia, pensieri: Sinfonia – Aria “A battaglia, pensieri” (03:46)

Personnel:
Elizabeth Watts, soprano
* with Mark Bennett, trumpet
** with Huw Daniel, violin
The English Concert
Laurence Cummings, director & continuo

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