Johann Adolf Hasse: Artaserse
Sheet Music

Item Number: 20188565
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Genres
Opera
Baroque Period
Classical
Formats
Listening CD
Usages
School and Community

SKU: NX.DYNCDS-7715

By Anicio Zorzi Giustiniani, Antonio Giovannini, Corrado Rovaris, Dell'Orchestra Internationale d'Italia, Ensemble Barocco, Franco Fagioli, Gabriele Lavia, Maria Grazia Schiavo, Rosa Bove, and Sonia Prina. By Johann Adolf Hasse. Classical. 3 listening CDs. Published by Naxos (NX.DYNCDS-7715).

095115188828.

A classic work of its genre and historical period, Artaserse was premiered in Venice in 1730 by the most famous singers of the day: Farinelli in the role of Arbace, Cuzzoni as Mandane and the castrato Nicolino as Artabano. It was a success for Hasse, who would, in 1740 and 1760, re-propose the same work in two different versions. Our DVD features the Venetian one, in world premiere. The cast is extraordinary, with the countertenor Franco Fagioli giving a great performance of the role that was Farinelli's. Fagioli easily goes up and down the extension of more than three octaves, maintaining a uniform timbre and remarkable power and resonance. Also stunning, is the aria "Pallido sole" sung by Sonia Prina.

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