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Handel: Atalanta / Mcgegan, Labelle, Ryden, Slattery, Van De Sant

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Composer
HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC
Artist
Mcgegan
Format
CD
Label
Philharmonia Baroque Productions
Released
Jul 15, 2015
Catalog #
PBP04
UPC
852188003065

About

The fireworks on this live recording from 2005, featuring the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra led by Nicholas McGegan, are definitely of the vocal variety.

"Nobody does baroque better than Nicholas McGegan and his Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. And nobody does Handel better than McGegan and the PBO, either. So, there's no wonder the team do such a good job with Handel's Atalanta." -- John J. Puccio, Classical Candor

"Magnificent...the most vibrant, exhilarating stretch of musical showmanship this organization has offered in many a long season. Not since a decade ago have Philharmonia audiences witnessed a performance so deep, so affecting or so rich in musical splendor."
-- San Francisco Chronicle

"It is a particular joy to see a peformance such as this, utilising many of the dramatic and musical conventions of the eighteenth century, but with more than a nod towards modern sensibilities, especially when the score is as full of glories as Atalanta, and when performed this well."
-- Sandra Bowdler, The Opera Critic

Tracklist 54 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 Overture: (Allegro) 01:35
    Track
    1
    Title
    Overture: (Allegro)
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  3. 2 Overture: Allegro 02:12
    Track
    2
    Title
    Overture: Allegro
    Duration
    02:12
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  4. 3 Overture: Andante 02:25
    Track
    3
    Title
    Overture: Andante
    Duration
    02:25
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  5. 4 Act I Scene 1: Arioso: Care selve, ombre beate (Meleagro) 02:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Arioso: Care selve, ombre beate (Meleagro)
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  6. 5 Act I Scene 2: Recitative: Sempre ti lagni, oh Tirsi? (Aminta, Meleagro) 00:42
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act I Scene 2: Recitative: Sempre ti lagni, oh Tirsi? (Aminta, Meleagro)
    Duration
    00:42
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Michael Slattery, Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  7. 6 Act I Scene 3: Recitativo: Ecco Aminta! (Irene, Aminta, Meleagro) 00:45
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act I Scene 3: Recitativo: Ecco Aminta! (Irene, Aminta, Meleagro)
    Duration
    00:45
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant, Michael Slattery, Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  8. 7 Act I Scene 3: Aria: Lascia ch'io parta solo (Meleagro) 06:16
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act I Scene 3: Aria: Lascia ch'io parta solo (Meleagro)
    Duration
    06:16
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  9. 8 Act I Scene 4: Recitative: Ch'io rimanga con te? (Irene, Aminta) 00:44
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Recitative: Ch'io rimanga con te? (Irene, Aminta)
    Duration
    00:44
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant, Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  10. 9 Act I Scene 4: Aria: S'e tuo piacer, ch'io mora (Aminta) 06:23
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Aria: S'e tuo piacer, ch'io mora (Aminta)
    Duration
    06:23
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  11. 10 Act I Scene 5: Recitative: Perche sospesa, oh figlia (Nicandro, Irene) 00:39
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act I Scene 5: Recitative: Perche sospesa, oh figlia (Nicandro, Irene)
    Duration
    00:39
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Philip Cutlip, Cécile van de Sant
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  12. 11 Act I Scene 5: Aria: Impara, ingrata (Nicandro) 04:11
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act I Scene 5: Aria: Impara, ingrata (Nicandro)
    Duration
    04:11
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Philip Cutlip
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  13. 12 Act I Scene 6: Recitative: Ah! Che purtroppo adoro (Irene) 00:25
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act I Scene 6: Recitative: Ah! Che purtroppo adoro (Irene)
    Duration
    00:25
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  14. 13 Act I Scene 6: Aria: Come allat tortorella langue (Irene) 06:36
    Track
    13
    Title
    Act I Scene 6: Aria: Come allat tortorella langue (Irene)
    Duration
    06:36
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  15. 14 Act I Scene 7: Arioso: Al varco, oh pastori! (Atalanta) 01:12
    Track
    14
    Title
    Act I Scene 7: Arioso: Al varco, oh pastori! (Atalanta)
    Duration
    01:12
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  16. 15 Act I Scene 7: Recitative: Oh Tirsi, e tu, che per fama (Atalanta) 00:43
    Track
    15
    Title
    Act I Scene 7: Recitative: Oh Tirsi, e tu, che per fama (Atalanta)
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  17. 16 Act I Scene 8: Recitative: Cerchi invano la morte (Irene, Aminta) 00:35
    Track
    16
    Title
    Act I Scene 8: Recitative: Cerchi invano la morte (Irene, Aminta)
    Duration
    00:35
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant, Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  18. 17 Act I Scene 8: Aria: Riportai gloriosa palma (Atalanta) 03:49
    Track
    17
    Title
    Act I Scene 8: Aria: Riportai gloriosa palma (Atalanta)
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  19. 18 Act I Scene 9: Recitative: Ah! che tu sei la fera (Meleagro) 00:27
    Track
    18
    Title
    Act I Scene 9: Recitative: Ah! che tu sei la fera (Meleagro)
    Duration
    00:27
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  20. 19 Act I Scene 9: Aria: Non sara poco (Meleagro) 06:15
    Track
    19
    Title
    Act I Scene 9: Aria: Non sara poco (Meleagro)
    Duration
    06:15
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  21. 20 Act II Scene 1: Chorus: Oggi rimbombano di feste 02:53
    Track
    20
    Title
    Act II Scene 1: Chorus: Oggi rimbombano di feste
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Chorale, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  22. 21 Act II Scene 2: Recitative: Sei pur sola una volta (Atalanta, Meleagro) 01:12
    Track
    21
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Recitative: Sei pur sola una volta (Atalanta, Meleagro)
    Duration
    01:12
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle, Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  23. 22 Act II Scene 2: Aria: Lassa! ch'io t'ho perduta (Atalanta) 08:04
    Track
    22
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Aria: Lassa! ch'io t'ho perduta (Atalanta)
    Duration
    08:04
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  24. 23 Act II Scene 2: Recitative: Amarilli? … Oh Dei! qui Tirsi? (Meleagro, Atalanta) 01:29
    Track
    23
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Recitative: Amarilli? … Oh Dei! qui Tirsi? (Meleagro, Atalanta)
    Duration
    01:29
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén, Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  25. 24 Act II Scene 3: Duet: Amarilli? … Oh Dei! che vuoi? (Meleagro, Atalanta) 04:48
    Track
    24
    Title
    Act II Scene 3: Duet: Amarilli? … Oh Dei! che vuoi? (Meleagro, Atalanta)
    Duration
    04:48
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén, Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  26. 25 Act II Scene 4: Recitative: Ah! ch'io ancora l'intendo! (Meleagro, Irene) 01:22
    Track
    25
    Title
    Act II Scene 4: Recitative: Ah! ch'io ancora l'intendo! (Meleagro, Irene)
    Duration
    01:22
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén, Cécile van de Sant
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  27. 26 Act II Scene 4: Aria: Si, si, mel raccordero (Meleagro) 03:54
    Track
    26
    Title
    Act II Scene 4: Aria: Si, si, mel raccordero (Meleagro)
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  28. Disc 2
  29. 1 Act II Scene 5: Recitative: Il mio caro pastore (Irene, Aminta) 01:16
    Track
    1
    Title
    Act II Scene 5: Recitative: Il mio caro pastore (Irene, Aminta)
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant, Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  30. 2 Act II Scene 5: Aria: Soffri in pace il tuo dolore (Irene) 04:12
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act II Scene 5: Aria: Soffri in pace il tuo dolore (Irene)
    Duration
    04:12
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  31. 3 Act II Scene 6: Recitative: E'non moro d'affano? (Aminta, Atalanta) 00:34
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act II Scene 6: Recitative: E'non moro d'affano? (Aminta, Atalanta)
    Duration
    00:34
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Michael Slattery, Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  32. 4 Act II Scene 6: Aria: Di ad Irene, tiranna (Aminta) 05:49
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act II Scene 6: Aria: Di ad Irene, tiranna (Aminta)
    Duration
    05:49
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  33. 5 Act II Scene 7: Recitative: Ma giunge il caro mio (Atalanta, Meleagro) 01:04
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act II Scene 7: Recitative: Ma giunge il caro mio (Atalanta, Meleagro)
    Duration
    01:04
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle, Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  34. 6 Act II Scene 7: Aria: M'allontano, sdegnose pupille (Meleagro) 06:37
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act II Scene 7: Aria: M'allontano, sdegnose pupille (Meleagro)
    Duration
    06:37
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  35. 7 Act II Scene 8: Recitative: Poveri affetti miei! (Atalanta) 00:26
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act II Scene 8: Recitative: Poveri affetti miei! (Atalanta)
    Duration
    00:26
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  36. 8 Act II Scene 8: Aria: Se nasce un rivoletto (Atalanta) 07:22
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act II Scene 8: Aria: Se nasce un rivoletto (Atalanta)
    Duration
    07:22
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  37. 9 Act III: Sinfonia 01:09
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act III: Sinfonia
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  38. 10 Act III Scene 1: Recitative: E'dalla man di Tirsi (Atalanta, Irene) 00:43
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act III Scene 1: Recitative: E'dalla man di Tirsi (Atalanta, Irene)
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle, Cécile van de Sant
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  39. 11 Act III Scene 1: Aria: Bench'io non sappia ancor (Atalanta) 05:36
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act III Scene 1: Aria: Bench'io non sappia ancor (Atalanta)
    Duration
    05:36
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  40. 12 Act III Scene 2: Recitative: Sono Irene? oppur sogno? (Irene, Aminta) 00:51
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act III Scene 2: Recitative: Sono Irene? oppur sogno? (Irene, Aminta)
    Duration
    00:51
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant, Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  41. 13 Act III Scene 2: Aria: Diedi il core ad altra Ninfa (Aminta) 04:28
    Track
    13
    Title
    Act III Scene 2: Aria: Diedi il core ad altra Ninfa (Aminta)
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  42. 14 Act III Scene 3: Recitative: Ohime! che pene! (Irene, Meleagro, Aminta) 01:26
    Track
    14
    Title
    Act III Scene 3: Recitative: Ohime! che pene! (Irene, Meleagro, Aminta)
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant, Susanne Rydén, Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  43. 15 Act III Scene 3: Aria: Ben'io sento l'ingrata (Irene) 02:37
    Track
    15
    Title
    Act III Scene 3: Aria: Ben'io sento l'ingrata (Irene)
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Cécile van de Sant
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  44. 16 Act III Scene 4: Recitative: Oh! del crudo mio (Meleagro) 01:13
    Track
    16
    Title
    Act III Scene 4: Recitative: Oh! del crudo mio (Meleagro)
    Duration
    01:13
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  45. 17 Act III Scene 5: Arioso: Custodite, o dolci sogni (Atalanta) 01:19
    Track
    17
    Title
    Act III Scene 5: Arioso: Custodite, o dolci sogni (Atalanta)
    Duration
    01:19
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  46. 18 Act III Scene 5: Recitative: Io vo' morir … gia corro (Atalanta, Meleagro) 01:02
    Track
    18
    Title
    Act III Scene 5: Recitative: Io vo' morir … gia corro (Atalanta, Meleagro)
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle, Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  47. 19 Act III Scene 6: Recitative: Re Meleagro (Nicandro) 00:32
    Track
    19
    Title
    Act III Scene 6: Recitative: Re Meleagro (Nicandro)
    Duration
    00:32
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Philip Cutlip
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  48. 20 Act III Scene 6: Aria: Or trionfar ti fanno (Nicandro) 01:33
    Track
    20
    Title
    Act III Scene 6: Aria: Or trionfar ti fanno (Nicandro)
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Philip Cutlip
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  49. 21 Act III Scene 6: Recitative: Oh forza del destin! (Atalanta, Meleagro, Irene, Aminta) 00:31
    Track
    21
    Title
    Act III Scene 6: Recitative: Oh forza del destin! (Atalanta, Meleagro, Irene, Aminta)
    Duration
    00:31
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle, Susanne Rydén, Cécile van de Sant, Michael Slattery
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  50. 22 Act III Scene 6: Duet: Caro! - Cara! (Atalanta, Meleagro) 07:57
    Track
    22
    Title
    Act III Scene 6: Duet: Caro! - Cara! (Atalanta, Meleagro)
    Duration
    07:57
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Dominique Labelle, Susanne Rydén
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  51. 23 Act III Final Scene: Accompagnato: Del supremo Tonante (Mercurio) 01:43
    Track
    23
    Title
    Act III Final Scene: Accompagnato: Del supremo Tonante (Mercurio)
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Corey McKern
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  52. 24 Act III Final Scene: Aria: Sol prova contenti (Mercurio) 07:06
    Track
    24
    Title
    Act III Final Scene: Aria: Sol prova contenti (Mercurio)
    Duration
    07:06
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Corey McKern
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  53. 25 Act III Final Scene: Chorus: Dalla stirpe degli Eroi 01:00
    Track
    25
    Title
    Act III Final Scene: Chorus: Dalla stirpe degli Eroi
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Chorale, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  54. 26 Act III Final Scene: Recitative: Con voce giuliva (Mercurio) 01:03
    Track
    26
    Title
    Act III Final Scene: Recitative: Con voce giuliva (Mercurio)
    Duration
    01:03
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Performer
    Corey McKern
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  55. 27 Act III Final Scene: Chorus: Viva la face, viva l'amor! 01:25
    Track
    27
    Title
    Act III Final Scene: Chorus: Viva la face, viva l'amor!
    Duration
    01:25
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Chorale, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan
  56. 28 Act III Final Scene: Chorus: Con voce giuliva 00:43
    Track
    28
    Title
    Act III Final Scene: Chorus: Con voce giuliva
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Chorale, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nicholas McGegan