Scarlatti: Colpa, Pentimento e Grazia
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Composer: Alessandro ScarlattiConductor: Eduardo Lopez Banzo
Performer: Martin Oro
Performer: Lola Casariego
Orchestra: Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla
Performer: Mar?a Espada
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2004-06-08
Music Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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Free Music Review: a voice teacher and early music fan
Hit: 5 Stars
TWO CONTRIBUTING FACTORS LEND ADDITIONAL EXCITEMENT AND DRAMA TO THIS DISC: THE WONDERFULLY RESONANT VOICE OF MARTIN ORO (COUNTERTENOR) AND THE LIVE RECORDING ASPECT.
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1723) composed many oratorios to celebrate special events. 'Colpa (sin),Pentimento (repentance) e Grazia (grace),subtitled 'Oratorio per la Passione' and created for Easter 1708 evokes the passion of Christ written in part by a great Roman patron of the time, Cardinal Ottoboni.
I can't believe that no one has commented on this very unusual and exciting oratorio, the text of which is in part a free paraphrasing of the Lamentations of the prophet Jeremiah. It is scored for three voices:La Colpa(mezzo), Il Pentimento(countertenor) and La Grazia (soprano). In some of La Colpa's numbers and those of Il Pentimento Scarlatti uses parts of the Gregorian Chant of the Lamentations, in the manner of an accompanied recitative, or in "arioso" style, always with a strings only accompaniment. The anguished and sorrowing character of La Colpa is contrasted with the lively demeanour of La Grazia, for some of Grazia's arias are quite exuberant.
Scattered throughout the oratorio, are a few impressive duets accompanied by varying instruments. Scarlatti was one of the first composers to appreciate and utilize recitative with instruments, now that he had become firmly convinced that the sonorous intensity and quality of the recitative would not have compromised the sound of the arias. The work is provided with a full and spacious orchestral accompaniment.
The surprise for me was my first hearing of Martin Oro's voice (countertenor). It is richly sonorous with interesting vocal changes as mandated by the text. The sopranos do a good job of maintaining their individual parts especially La Colpa. Though I personally prefer Il Pentimentos' solos I have to say that the trios are delightful both vocally and dramatically! Incidentally, this is a live performance which somehow adds to the excitement.
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