Duel: Porpora and Handel in London

Despite the rivalry between the operatic companies leaded by Haendel and Porpora in London (1734-1737), much has to be said about the real nature of the connection between the two composers. Both the musicians were considered outstandingly original for their aesthetic choices. Both admired each other's music. The few whirlwind years of their defiance in Great Britain produced memorable scores: among them, 'Ariodante' by Haendel and 'Polifemo' by Porpora, performed with simultaneous runs in the city theaters. This CD tries to capture the soul of such a complicated intellectual relationship, presenting significant examples of the composers' style and outlining the borders of the mutual esteem between two giants in the history of music. On her debut solo album, the young talented mezzosoprano Giuseppina Bridelli performs with effortless bravery the difficult pages written for some of the most famous singers of the 18th century: between them, a version with original variations of Haendel's 'Scherza infida'.

1: Sta Nell'Ircana Pietrosa Tana
2: Nume Che Reggi 'L Mare
3: Dolce È Su Queste Alte Mie Logge a Sera
4: Fu Del Braccio Onnipotente
5: Ouverture: Ouverture
6: Ouverture: Allegro
7: Ouverture: III.
8: A Questa Man Verrà
9: Scherza Infida
10: Il Gioir Qualor S'aspetta
11: Suite De Ballet: Entrée Des Songes Agréables (Largo E Piano)
12: Suite De Ballet: Entrée Des Songes Funestes
13: Suite De Ballet: Entrée Des Songes Agréables Effrayés
14: Suite De Ballet: Le Combat Des Songes Funestes Et Agréables
15: Alza Al Soglio I Guardi
16: Inumano Fratel, Barbara Madre
17: Stille Amare, Già Vi Sento
18: Quando Piomba Improvvisa Saetta

Composer: George Frideric Handel, Nicola Porpora

Conductor: Franck-Emmanuel Comte

Number of Discs: 1

Orchestra: Le Concert de l'Hostel-Dieu

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