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Tim Mead|Handel: Amadigi di Gaula

Handel: Amadigi di Gaula

Tim Mead, Anna Dennis, Mary Bevan, Hilary Summers, Early Opera Company, Christian Curnyn

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The countertenor Tim Mead leads an all-star cast in the Early Opera Company’s recording of Handel’s Amadigi di Gaula, conducted by Christian Curnyn.

The opera was first performed, in London, in 1715, in the first season under the reign of George I, at the King’s Theatre on the Haymarket. The complex, twisting plot features the lovers Amadigi and Oriana, imprisoned by the sorceress Melissa (who seeks Amadigi’s love). His ally Dardano turns against Amadigi, his former friend, when he realises that they both love Oriana and he sides with Melissa. Her plans are repeatedly foiled, and true love triumphs at the final curtain!

Amadigi is considered the finest of Handel’s early London operas in terms of musical sophistication, theatrical pacing, and a perfectly balanced exploration of the interconnected relationships, motivations, and emotional divergences among just four dissimilar yet equally arresting characters. © Chandos

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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

1
Ouverture. Largo
Early Opera Company
00:03:35

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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2
Gavotta. Allegro
Early Opera Company
00:01:12

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 1 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

3
Recitativo "Or che di negro ammanto"
Tim Mead
00:02:15

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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4
Aria "Pugnerò contro del fato"
Hilary Summers
00:03:42

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 2 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

5
Accompagnato "Oh notte! oh cara notte"
Tim Mead
00:01:05

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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6
Cavatina ed Accompagnato "Notte, amica dei riposi"
Tim Mead
00:03:11

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

7
Recitativo "Ch'impedito è ogni passo"
Tim Mead
00:00:41

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 3 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

8
Recitativo "E tu cerchi fuggir? perfido, ingrato!"
Mary Bevan
00:01:26

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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9
Aria "Non sa temere"
Tim Mead
00:03:49

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 4 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

10
Recitativo "Il crudel m"abbandona, e mi detesta"
Mary Bevan
00:01:08

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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11
Aria "Ah! spietato! e non ti muove"
Mary Bevan
00:05:16

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 5 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

12
Recitativo "Risveglian queste fiamme il mio coraggio"
Tim Mead
00:01:55

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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13
Aria "Vado, corro al mio tesoro"
Tim Mead
00:03:12

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 6 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

14
Recitativo "Deh! ferma, oh Dio! già penetrò la soglia"
Hilary Summers
00:00:33

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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15
Aria "Agitato il cor mi sento"
Hilary Summers
00:04:20

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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16
Sinfonia
Early Opera Company
00:02:30

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 7 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

17
Recitativo "Cieli, che fia? qual rumore improvviso"
Anna Dennis
00:01:17

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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18
Siciliana "Gioie, venite in sen"
Anna Dennis
00:04:49

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

19
Recitativo "In questo istante io provo'
Tim Mead
00:00:28

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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20
Aria "È sì dolce il mio contento"
Tim Mead
00:02:39

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

21
Recitativo "Andiamo ora, mio ben, che più si tarda"
Anna Dennis
00:00:32

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

22
Aria "Oh caro mio tesor"
Anna Dennis
00:06:04

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 8 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

23
Recitativo "Cieli! Numi! che miro?"
Tim Mead
00:00:47

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

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24
Aria "Io godo, scherzo e rido"
Mary Bevan
00:03:31

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 9 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

25
Recitativo "Ferma, deh! ferma, oh Dio!"
Tim Mead
00:00:26

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

26
Aria "O rendetemi il mio bene"
Tim Mead
00:05:34

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 1 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

27
Recitativo "Io ramingo men vado"
Tim Mead
00:00:44

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

28
Aria "Sussurrate, onde vezzose"
Tim Mead
00:03:14

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

29
Recitiativo "Numi! che veggio?"
Tim Mead
00:01:21

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 2 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

30
Recitativo "Svenne Amadigi dal suo duolo oppresso"
Mary Bevan
00:00:27

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 3 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

31
Recitativo "Cieli! che sarà mai?" ( Oriana)
Anna Dennis
00:00:43

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

32
Aria "S'estinto è l'idol mio"
Anna Dennis
00:07:33

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

DISC 2

1
Recitativo "Ma qual scampo al mio affanno?"
Anna Dennis
00:01:07

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

2
Aria "T'amai, quant'il mio cor"
Tim Mead
00:05:09

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

3
Recitativo "Chi mai creduto avria"
Anna Dennis
00:00:23

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

4
Aria "Ti pentirai, crudel"
Anna Dennis
00:03:20

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 4 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

5
Recitativo "Dunque colei, da cui"
Tim Mead
00:02:22

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

6
Duetto "Crudel, tu non farai"
Mary Bevan
00:04:41

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Tim Mead, MainArtist, Countertenor - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 5 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

7
Recitativo" D'un sventurato amante"
Hilary Summers
00:00:36

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

8
Aria "Pena tiranna"
Hilary Summers
00:05:54

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 6 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

9
Recitativo "Arresta, oh Prence!"
Mary Bevan
00:01:08

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

10
Aria "Se tu brami di godere"
Mary Bevan
00:03:56

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 7 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

11
Recitativo "Ma, se questo non basta"
Hilary Summers
00:00:24

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 8 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

12
Recitativo "Amadigi, mio ben! deh! quando mai"
Anna Dennis
00:01:22

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

13
Aria "Tu mia speranza"
Hilary Summers
00:03:25

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 8 / 9 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

14
Recitativo "Ma qui il rival!" –"Cieli! Numi! soccorso, astri crudeli!"
Hilary Summers
00:02:21

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Hilary Summers, MainArtist, MezzoSopranoVocals - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 9 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

15
Aria "Affannami, tormentami"
Anna Dennis
00:03:30

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 2 Scene 10 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

16
Recitativo "Mi deride l"amante"
Mary Bevan
00:00:21

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

17
Aria "Desterò dall"empia dite"
Mary Bevan
00:05:41

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Mary Bevan, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 3 Scene 1 (Georg Friedrich Händel)

18
Recitativo "Dove mi guida il fato mio tiranno?"
Anna Dennis
00:00:57

George Frideric Handel, Composer - Anna Dennis, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Christian Curnyn, Conductor, MainArtist - Early Opera Company, MainArtist, MusicalEnsemble

2022 Chandos Records Ltd 2022 Chandos Records Ltd

Album review

The countertenor Tim Mead leads an all-star cast in the Early Opera Company’s recording of Handel’s Amadigi di Gaula, conducted by Christian Curnyn.

The opera was first performed, in London, in 1715, in the first season under the reign of George I, at the King’s Theatre on the Haymarket. The complex, twisting plot features the lovers Amadigi and Oriana, imprisoned by the sorceress Melissa (who seeks Amadigi’s love). His ally Dardano turns against Amadigi, his former friend, when he realises that they both love Oriana and he sides with Melissa. Her plans are repeatedly foiled, and true love triumphs at the final curtain!

Amadigi is considered the finest of Handel’s early London operas in terms of musical sophistication, theatrical pacing, and a perfectly balanced exploration of the interconnected relationships, motivations, and emotional divergences among just four dissimilar yet equally arresting characters. © Chandos

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