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Accademia Bizantina|Handel: Serse, HWV 40

Handel: Serse, HWV 40

Accademia Bizantina, Ottavio Dantone

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Famous for its aria “Ombra mai fu”, known as “Handel’s Largo”, Serse (or Xerxes) is one of this German composer’s most original and varied operas. It’s one of his rare “comic” works, containing a great deal of facetiousness and humour whilst still being grounded in reality.

This version was recorded live in 2019 across two evenings at the Teatro Romollo Valli de Reggio Emilia. Ottavio Dantone favoured mainly Baroque Italian voices without resorting to falsettists who, in his opinion, are too often used to replace the castrati of the past. The tendency to use countertenors for every purpose seems to be declining in favour of offering a better historical perspective. As such, Ottavio Dantone gave the main role of Serse to Arianna Vendittelli and her beautiful soprano voice, whose tone really captures the character’s fragility.

Under the direction of its conductor, the Accademia Bizantina perfectly reflects the varied colours of this well-known work thanks to their clear attacks which beautifully emphasize the score’s many bravura arias. As for the young cast assembled for the occasion, they’re simply perfect. Monica Piccini excels in the role of Monica whilst the bright, clear voice of Francesca Aspromonte is perfect for the role of Atlanta. Alto Delphine Galou shines as Amaster, and the hilarious Elviro is flawlessly interpreted by Biagio Pizzuti. © François Hudry/Qobuz

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1
Serse, HWV 40: Ouverture
00:01:26

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Alessandro Tampieri, MainArtist

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2
Serse, HWV 40: Allegro
00:02:14

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Alessandro Tampieri, MainArtist

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3
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 1. "Rec. Acc. Frondi tenere, e belle" Aria. "Ombra mai fu" (Serse)
00:03:05

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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4
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 2. "Rec. Siam giunti, Elviro", "Sinfonia e Rec. Sento un soave concento" (Arsamene, Elviro)
00:01:17

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist

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5
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 2-3. "Rec. e Arioso, O voi che penate" (Romilda, Arsamene, Elviro, Serse)
00:02:18

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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6
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 3. "Rec. Arsamene. Mio Sire", "Aria Va godendo vezzoso e bello" (Serse, Arsamene, Romilda)
00:02:03

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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7
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 3. "Rec. Quel canto a un bell'amor" (Serse, Arsamene)
00:01:10

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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8
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 3. "Aria, Io le dirò che l'amo" (Serse, Arsamene)
00:01:25

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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9
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 4. "Rec. Arsamene. Romilda, oh Dei" (Romilda, Arsamene, Atalanta)
00:01:05

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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10
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 4. "Aria, Sì sì, mio ben, sì, sì (Atalanta)
00:02:52

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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11
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 4-5. "Rec. Presto, Signor" (Elviro, Arsamene, Serse, Romilda)
00:01:10

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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12
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 5. "Aria, Meglio in voi col mio partire" (Arsamene)
00:02:13

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist

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13
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 6. "Rec. Bellissima Romilda", "Aria Di tacere e di schernirmi" (Serse)
00:02:15

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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14
Serse, HWV 40: Act, I, Scene 6. "Rec. Aspide sono", "Aria Ne men con l'ombre d'infedeltà" (Romilda)
00:02:38

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist

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15
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 7. "Aria Se cangio spoglia" (Amastre)
00:01:54

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist

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16
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 8-9. "Rec. Pugnammo amici", "Rec. Ecco Serse" (Ariodate, Amastre, Serse)
00:01:05

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Luigi De Donato, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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17
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 9. "Aria, Soggetti al mio volere" (Ariodate)
00:02:00

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Luigi De Donato, MainArtist

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18
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 10. "Rec. Queste vittorie, io credo" (Serse, Amastre)
00:01:31

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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19
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 10. "Aria, Più che penso alle fiamme del core" (Serse)
00:03:18

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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20
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 11. "Rec. Eccoti il foglio, Elviro", "Aria, Signor, Signor, lasciate fare a me"
00:01:16

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist

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21
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 11. "Aria, Non so, se sia la speme" (Arsamene)
00:03:48

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist

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22
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 12. "Rec. Tradir di reggia sposa", "Aria, Saprà delle mie offese" (Amastre)
00:04:01

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist

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23
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 13. "Rec. Al fin sarete sposa" (Atalanta, Romilda)
00:01:07

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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24
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 13. "Aria, Se l'idol mio rapir mi vuoi" (Romilda)
00:03:07

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist

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25
Serse, HWV 40: Act I, Scene 14. "Rec. Per rapir quel tesoro", "Aria, Un cenno leggiadretto" (Atalanta)
00:03:19

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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DISC 2

1
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 1. "Arioso, Speranze mie fermate" (Amastre)
00:00:45

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist

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2
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 1. "Arioso, Ah! Chi voler fiora" (Elviro)
00:01:01

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist

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3
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 1. "Rec. E chi direbbe mai" (Elviro, Amastre)
00:02:29

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist

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4
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scena 1. "Aria, Or che siete speranze tradite" (Amastre)
00:02:38

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist

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5
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 2. "Rec. e Arioso. Quel curioso è partito" (Elviro, Atalanta)
00:01:35

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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6
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 3. "Arioso, È tormento troppo fiero" (Serse)
00:01:06

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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7
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 3. "Rec. Di quel foglio, Atalanta" (Serse, Atalanta)
00:01:15

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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8
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 3. "Aria, Dirà, che amor per me" (Atalanta)
00:00:58

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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9
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 3. "Rec. Voi quel foglio lasciate a me", "Aria, Dirà, che non m'amò" (Serse, Atalanta)
00:00:55

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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10
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 4. "Rec. Ingannata Romilda!", "A 2 L'amerete? L'amerò" (Serse, Romilda)
00:01:29

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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11
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 4. "Aria, Se bramate d'amar chi vi sdegna" (Serse)
00:04:46

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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12
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 5. "Rec. accompagnato, L'amerò? Non fia vero"
00:00:49

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist

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13
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 5. "Aria, È gelosia, quella tiranna" (Romilda)
00:02:45

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist

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14
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 6. "Rec. Già che il duol non m'uccide", "Aria, Anima infida"
00:02:00

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist

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15
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 7. "Rec. È pazzo affè" (Elviro, Arsamene)
00:00:51

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist

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16
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 8. "Aria, Quella che tutta fè" (Arsamene)
00:02:33

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist

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17
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 9. "Recitativo. Arsamene, ove andate?" (Serse, Arsamene)
00:01:12

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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18
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 9. "Aria, Sì, la voglio, e la otterrò"
00:01:08

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Marina De Liso, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist

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19
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 10. "Rec. V'inchino eccelso Re", "Aria, Voi mi dire che non l'ami" (Atalanta, Serse)
00:02:51

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist - Francesca Aspromonte, MainArtist

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20
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 10. "Rec. Saria lieve ogni doglia", "Aria, Il core spera e teme" (Serse)
00:05:11

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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21
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 11. "Aria, Del mio caro bacco amabile" (Elviro)
00:01:23

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Biagio Pizzuti, MainArtist

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22
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 12. "A 2, Gran pena è gelosia" (Serse, Amastre)
00:01:28

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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23
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 12-13. "Rec. Aspra sorte!" (Serse, Amastre)
00:00:58

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Delphine Galou, MainArtist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Arianna Vendittelli, MainArtist

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24
Serse, HWV 40: Act II, Scene 13. "Aria, Val più contento core"
00:01:36

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer, Lyricist - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Monica Piccinini, MainArtist

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DISC 3

1
Serse, HWV 40: Sinfonia
00:02:03

Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer - Accademia Bizantina, MainArtist - Ottavio Dantone, MainArtist - Alessandro Tampieri, MainArtist

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Album review

Famous for its aria “Ombra mai fu”, known as “Handel’s Largo”, Serse (or Xerxes) is one of this German composer’s most original and varied operas. It’s one of his rare “comic” works, containing a great deal of facetiousness and humour whilst still being grounded in reality.

This version was recorded live in 2019 across two evenings at the Teatro Romollo Valli de Reggio Emilia. Ottavio Dantone favoured mainly Baroque Italian voices without resorting to falsettists who, in his opinion, are too often used to replace the castrati of the past. The tendency to use countertenors for every purpose seems to be declining in favour of offering a better historical perspective. As such, Ottavio Dantone gave the main role of Serse to Arianna Vendittelli and her beautiful soprano voice, whose tone really captures the character’s fragility.

Under the direction of its conductor, the Accademia Bizantina perfectly reflects the varied colours of this well-known work thanks to their clear attacks which beautifully emphasize the score’s many bravura arias. As for the young cast assembled for the occasion, they’re simply perfect. Monica Piccini excels in the role of Monica whilst the bright, clear voice of Francesca Aspromonte is perfect for the role of Atlanta. Alto Delphine Galou shines as Amaster, and the hilarious Elviro is flawlessly interpreted by Biagio Pizzuti. © François Hudry/Qobuz

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