Vivica Genaux - Vivica Genaux Recital Set (CD)

Something special happens when she starts to sing - something that sets off a thrill..." wrote Opera News of Vivica Genaux. This collection of three recitals showcases the virtuosity, elegance and expressivity of the Alaska-born mezzo-soprano in repertoire that has proved central to her career: Vivaldi, Handel, Rossini and Donizetti and - a composer she has championed - Johann Adolph Hasse. The recitals in this box were recorded in 2003 (Rossini/Donizetti), 2006 (Handel/Hasse) and 2009 (Vivaldi: Pyrotechnics). It was in Rossini that Vivica Genaux first made her name, particularly as Rosina in Il barbiere de Siviglia. Writing about this Rossini arias album, Time Out New York hailed Genaux "the most exciting singer in the world. Sinewy but lithe, her voice encompasses a wine-rich chest register, juiced up with just enough testosterone to keep things interesting, as well as luminous high notes that would do many a soprano proud." The first Baroque role that Vivica Genaux sung was in Handel's Ariodante, but she went on to make a particular specialty of the music of Hasse. Reviewing this album, Gramophone wrote: "Three well-crafted arias from Hasse's Arminio are ideal fare for Genaux's pinpoint accuracy and florid ornamentation." Of the album 'Pyrotechnics', Vivaldi expert Frédéric Delamea wrote: "The dazzling arias in this program - some of which have never been recorded or, indeed, performed in concert - illustrate the different phases and forms of Vivaldian pyrotechnics, exploring every emotion and the most diverse dramatic situations, and continually varying instrumentation, tonality and tempo.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. La Cenerentola: Nacqui All'affanno - Vivica Genaux/John Nelson/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris
2. L'italiana in Algeri: Cruda Sorte! Amor Tiranno - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson
3. L'italiana in Algeri: Pensa Alla Patria - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson
4. Lucrezia Borgia: Nella Fatal Di Rimini - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson
5. Lucrezia Borgia: Il Segreto Per Esser Felici - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson
6. Alahor in Granada: Popolo, Amici, Sanguinosi Allori... Ah Si, Da Tanti Affani - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson
7. Anna Bolena: E Sgombro Il Loco... Un Bacio Ancora - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson
8. La Donna Del Lago, '(The) Lady of the Lake': Mura Felici - Vivica Genaux/John Nelson/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris
9. Semiramide: In Si Barbara Sciagura... Ah Quel Giorno Ognor Rammento - Vivica Genaux/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris/John Nelson
10. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Una Voce Poco Fa - Vivica Genaux/John Nelson/Ensemble Orchestral de Paris

Disc: 2

1. Orlando HWV31: Aria: "Fammi Combattere Mosti E Tifei" - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
2. Orlando HWV31: Aria: "Ah! Stigie Larvae" - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
3. Alcina HWV 34: Aria: "Sta Nell'ircana Pietrosa Tana" - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
4. Splenda L'alba in Oriente, Cantata HWV 166: Aria: Splenda L'alba in Oriente - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
5. Splenda L'alba in Oriente, Cantata HWV 166: Recitativo: Tu, Armonica Cecilia - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
6. Splenda L'alba in Oriente, Cantata HWV 166: Aria:La Virtute E Un Vero Nume - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
7. Arminio: Aria: "Ti Laschio in Ceppi Avvinto" - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
8. Arminio: Aria: "Se Mia Speranza" - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
9. Arminio: Aria: "Vaghi Rai, Pupille Amate" - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
10. La Scusa: Recitativo: No, Perdonami, O Clori - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
11. La Scusa: Aria: Trova Un Sol - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
12. La Scusa: Recitativo: Placati O Pastorella - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie
13. La Scusa: Aria: Torna in Quel Onda Chiara - Vivica Genaux/Les Violins Du Roy/Bernard Labadie

Disc: 3

1. Catone in Utica: Come in Vano Il Mare Irato - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
2. Semiramide: E Prigioniero E Re - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
3. La Fida Ninfa: Alma Oppressa - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
4. Griselda: Agitata Da Due Venti - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
5. La Fida Ninfa: Destin Nemico... Destin Avaro - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
6. Il Labbro Ti Lusinga - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
7. Ipermestra: Vibro Il Ferro - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
8. Farnace: No, Ch'amar Non E Fallo in Cor Guerriero Quell'usignolo - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
9. Tito Manlio: Splender Fra 'l Cieco Orror - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
10. Rosmira Fedele: Vorrei Dirti Il Mio Dolore - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
11. Catone in Utica: Chi Puo Nelle Sventure Nella Foresta - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
12. Farnace: Ricordati Che Sei - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux
13. Sin Nel Placido Soggiorno - Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante/Vivica Genaux