Handel: Duetti da Camera

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The two voices involved...are no ideally matched...Generally, though, their perfect intonation, vocal vitality and solid musicianship carry them along, pleasantly savouring some of Handel's delicate... — BBC Music Magazine, Juy 2014, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 7th Apr 2014
Catalogue No: GCD921516
Label: Glossa
Length: 64 minutes

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Handel: Sono liete, fortunate, HWV 194

Work length4:07

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Sono liete, fortunate, dolci, grate, HWV 194

Track length4:07

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Handel: Troppo cruda, troppo, HWV 198

Work length7:28

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Troppo cruda, troppo fiera

Track length7:28

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Handel: Beato in ver chi può, HWV 181

Work length7:06

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Handel: Tanti strali al sen mi scocchi, HWV 197

Work length7:52

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Handel: Langue, geme, sospira, HWV 188

Work length5:09

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Langue, geme, sospira e si langna, HWV 188

Track length5:09

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Handel: Conservate, raddoppiate, HWV 185

Work length3:46

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Handel: Se tu non lasci amore, HWV 193

Work length6:36

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Handel: A miravi io son intento, HWV 178

Work length8:49

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Handel: No, di voi non vuò fidarmi, HWV190

Work length6:41

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

Handel: Fronda leggiera e mobile, HWV186

Work length7:03

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Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), Marina De Liso (mezzo-soprano)
Risonanza, La
Recorded: 3-6 November 2013
Recording Venue: Milan, Italy

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George Frideric Handel’s 'Duetti da camera' from La Risonanza represent a welcome extension of the ensemble’s award-winning series of Handel solo cantatas on Glossa, and come with the luxurious vocal pairing of Roberta Invernizzi and Marina De Liso.

These chamber duets, scored for soprano and alto, were written across a period spanning four decades: first, after Handel’s move to Hanover in 1710, following his remarkable Italian compositional apprenticeship which yielded quantities of cantatas, motets and instrumental chamber works; next in the 1720s, when he was writing Italian operas and music for the Court in London; and lastly when he was composing English oratorios in the 1740s. Such vocal duos had become part of an established tradition, especially in Italy, during the late 17th century.

Soprano Roberta Invernizzi who has applied Italian grace and charm to many Glossa recordings (most recently 'La bella più bella') is ideally matched by Marina De Liso, whose rich mezzo tones have made her another firm audience favourite across Baroque and Classical repertories. Fabio Bonizzoni provides luxurious continuo support on the harpsichord with the assistance of cellist Caterina Dell’Agnello and theorbo player Craig Marchitelli.

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Juy 2014

The two voices involved...are no ideally matched...Generally, though, their perfect intonation, vocal vitality and solid musicianship carry them along, pleasantly savouring some of Handel's delicate word-painting.

July 2014

Neither singer is afraid of ugliness; their direction brings an operatic palette and scope to these domestic works...the singers excel in characterisation, compressing musical drama into these microcosms.

10th May 2014

Expressive singing comes from voices that have plummy moments but are stylish and immaculately controlled. Handel’s peerless gift for melodies that embody the text’s emotion is always evident.

Early Music Today Summer 2014

Bonizzoni’s recordings of Handel’s Italian cantatas are the finest on disc, and he brings the same light, speedy touch and acute insight to the duets … [here] it’s the entwined brilliance of Invernizzi and de Liso, the flash and sparkle of their voices in proximity, that is the disc’s keenest pleasure.

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