Handel: Semele
Elisabeth Scholl (Semele), Julla Schmidt (Iris), Ralf Popken (Athamas), Britta Schwarz (Ino), Annette Markert (Juno), Knut Schoch (Apollo), Klaus Mertens (Cadmus/Somnus/Priest)
Junge Kantorei & Frankfurt Baroque Orchestra, Joachim Carlos Martini
There are many pleasures to be had...given a generally enjoyable performance, stylishly accompanied by the excellent Frankfurt Baroque Orchestra...Elisabeth Scholl's dashing coloratura in the... — More…
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Handel: Semele, HWV 58, Act I
- Elisabeth Scholl, Julla Schmidt, Ralf Popken, Britta Schwarz, Annette Markert, Knut Schoch, Klaus Mertens
- Junge Kantorei, Barockorchester Frankfurt
- Joachim Carlos Martini
Overture
Gavotte
Accompagnato. Behold! Auspicious flashes rise (Chief Priest)
Handel: Semele, HWV 58, Act II
- Elisabeth Scholl, Julla Schmidt, Ralf Popken, Britta Schwarz, Annette Markert, Knut Schoch, Klaus Mertens
- Junge Kantorei, Barockorchester Frankfurt
- Joachim Carlos Martini
Symphony
Recitative. Iris, impatient of thy stay (Juno, Iris)
Aria. There, from mortal cares retiring (Iris)
Handel: Semele, HWV 58, Act III
- Elisabeth Scholl, Julla Schmidt, Ralf Popken, Britta Schwarz, Annette Markert, Knut Schoch, Klaus Mertens
- Junge Kantorei, Barockorchester Frankfurt
- Joachim Carlos Martini
Symphony
Accompagnato. Somnus, awake! (Juno, Iris)
Aria. Leave me, loathsome light! (Somnus)