Rediscovering Baroque Brilliance: Nicola Porpora - Opera Arias by Max Emanuel Cencic CD

UPC: 0028948332359 

MPN: 483 3235 DH 

Brand Name: Decca

Overview

Grammy-nominated countertenor Max Emanuel Cencic presents a breathtaking collection of opera arias by the celebrated Baroque master, Nicola Porpora. This album, a tribute to the 250th anniversary of Porpora's death, features a generous selection of his works, including seven world-premiere recordings. Cencic is masterfully accompanied by Armonia Atenea, who perform on period instruments under the baton of George Petrou, ensuring an authentic and deeply moving listening experience. The German text on the product mentions that this new album is a tribute to the composer's musical life and his 250th anniversary of death.

Product Features

• Format: CD, Album
• Genre: Classical, Baroque
• Number of Tracks: 14
• Total Timing: 75:59
• Artists: Max Emanuel Cencic (countertenor), Armonia Atenea (orchestra on period instruments), George Petrou (conductor)
• Special Features: Includes seven world-premiere recordings.
• Country of Origin: Made in Germany
• Notes: Sung texts included.

Interesting Facts

• Nicola Porpora (1686-1768) was a major figure of the Neapolitan school of opera and a contemporary of Handel. He was a highly influential composer and a renowned singing teacher, with students including the famous castrato Farinelli.
• Max Emanuel Cencic is a Croatian-born countertenor known for his virtuosic interpretations of Baroque repertoire. He has a long history of performing and recording Porpora's work, including the acclaimed opera Germanico in Germania.
• This album serves as a poignant reminder of Porpora's vast and often overlooked musical legacy, bringing his magnificent opera arias to a new generation of listeners.
• The recording features the use of period instruments by the orchestra Armonia Atenea, which provides a soundscape authentic to the time of the original compositions.

Track Listing

1. Se tu la reggi al volo (from Ezio) - 3:53
2. Torbido intorno al core (from Meride e Selinunte) - 7:38
3. Tu spietato non farai (from Ifigenia in Aulide) - 4:19
4. Ove l'erbetta tenera, e molle (from Filandro) - 5:52
5. Destrier, che all'armi usato (from Poro) - 6:28
6. Chi vuol salva la patria e l'onore (from Enea nel Lazio) - 3:56
7. Va per le vene il sangue (from Il trionfo di Camilla) - 7:59
8. Se rea ti vuole il cielo (from Carlo il Calvo) - 3:39
9. Quando s'oscura il cielo (from Carlo il Calvo) - 8:26
10. Lieto sarò di questa vita (from Ezio) - 3:05
11. So che tiranno io sono (from Carlo il Calvo) - 4:33
12. Torcere il corso all'onde (from Il trionfo di Camilla) - 4:09
13. D'esser già parmi quell'arboscello (from Filandro) - 4:56
14. Nume che reggi 'l mare (from Arianna in Nasso) - 6:58

Publishers

• Label: DECCA Regd. Trade Mark, Decca Music Group Limited, London, England
• A Universal Music Company: Universal International Music B.V., Gerrit van der Veenlaan 4, 3743 DN, Baarn, Netherlands
• © 2018: Parnassus Arts Productions under exclusive license to Decca Music Group Limited
• Distributed: Universal Music

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