Philippe Jaroussky - Vivaldi Heroes
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Music CD Cover Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Conductor: Jean-Christophe Spinosi Orchestra: Ensemble Matheus Performer: Philippe Jaroussky Performer: Laurence Paugam Performer: Daniela Nuzzoli Performer: Petr Ruzicka Performer: Yoko Nakamura (Harpsichord) Performer: Patrick Beaugiraud Performer: Magali Imbert Edition: Music CD CD Release Date: 2007-01-16 Music Label: Virgin Classics Soundtracks:
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Free Music Notes for Philippe Jaroussky - Vivaldi Heroes Album
Free Music Review: Philippe Jaroussky can teach angels to sing
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this CD initially for one reason, to hear more from the stellar French counter-tenor, Philippe Jaroussky. I was introduced to his stunning voice with his spectacular recording, "Vivaldi: Virtuoso Cantatas." As expected, he lived up to my high expectations with his latest recording. There is no one in the music scene who sings with the beauty and flourish of this amazing young man.
This CD takes us on a musical tour of discovery through 30 years of Vivaldi's operatic output, which has been mostly unknown. This recording makes a strong argument that Vivaldi's operas deserve to come out of the shadows. Sixty-three minutes of this gorgeous music is not enough! Not surprisingly, many of the brilliant show piece arias were written for the reigning castrati of that time. We'll never know what their voices really sounded like, but Jaroussky is the one artist who makes us cease to wonder, and the only question we have is, did they sound half as good as he does?
Here are some brief notes on the tracks of this recording:
Track 1: A powerful, bravura colatura aria. A great introduction to newcomers to Jaroussky's talents.
Track 2: A tender melody, it's simplicity enchants.
Track 3: The unmistakable sounds of Vivaldi. A "Four Seasons" for male alto.
Track 4: Gorgeous larghetto, reminiscent of some of Handel's best - who knew Vivaldi was such a great composer of opera arias!
Tracks 5-6: Another show piece. Think the legendary castrato Senesino on steroids.
Track 7: A sublime largo, a double concerto for alto and solo violin.
Track 8: An incomparable "aria di tempesta" depicting a shipwreck being tossed from rock to rock. Jaroussky's voice rises above the waves like rays of golden light.
Tracks 9-10: Vivaldi's foray into the traditional "sleep aria." Another bewitching aria given interesting treatment with an orchestration using recorders and oboes. Jaroussky's sustained notes are to die for, as are his brilliant runs and top notes in Track 11.
Track 12: An emotionally tender lament, with one set of strings playing "arco" and another set providing "pizzicato" as Jaroussky's lovely alto floats above it all.
Track 13: Another typical Vivaldi aria with vigorous rhythms, and Jaroussky displaying all his gifts. We can never have enough.
Track 14: A lament written at the high point of Vivaldi's operatic career. One of his most atmospheric works for any instrument. Here Jaroussky shows he's more than a show man and has behind his voice powerful emotion that can tug one's heart.
Track 15: A charming aria with the strings' "pizzicato" evoking the sound of bees and the beat of an impatient heart. With this final track Jaroussky leaves us in love and wanting more.
This recording is a must have for all fans of the male alto. I also recommend it to anyone who enjoys bravura colatura of any voice. I'm sure there will be many a soprano who'll say it's not fair that a man can sing like this!
I'm glad Philippe Jaroussky is introducing us to forgotten Vivaldi gems with his recent recordings. As beautiful as this treasure chest is, I can't help but wonder what rubies and emeralds he'll pull out when he turns to Handel. I hope we'll find out. In the meantime, I'm content to relish in the joy that happens when Jaroussky meets Vivaldi.