Description
Handel: Duets & Cantatas - Mária Zádori, Paul Esswood / Hungaroton Antiqua / Hungaroton 2x LP, Stereo 1984
SLPD 12564-65
Product Details
- Label: Hungaroton – SLPD 12564-65
- Series: Hungaroton Antiqua
- Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: Hungary
- Released: 1984
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Baroque
Overview
This exquisite double LP showcases the vocal brilliance of Mária Zádori (soprano) and Paul Esswood (countertenor) in a selection of duets and cantatas composed by Georg Friedrich Händel. Released as part of the Hungaroton Antiqua series, this recording captures the refined interplay between two of Handel's favored vocal styles, the duet and the cantata, performed with a chamber ensemble of cello, flute, and harpsichord.
From the playful charm of Fronda Leggiera E Mobile to the poignant depth of Mi Palpita Il Cor, the album reflects Handel’s genius for dramatic expression and melodic invention. With historically informed performance practices and a lineup of seasoned musicians, this release is a gem for lovers of Baroque vocal music.
Track Listing
Side A
- Fronda Leggiera E Mobile – Duet, HWV 186 (6:24)
- Troppo Cruda, Troppo Fiera – Duet, HWV 198 (7:40)
- A Mirarvi Io Son Intento – Duet, HWV 178 (8:53)
Side B
- No, Di Voi Non Vo’ Fidarmi – Duet, HWV 189 (7:30)
- Conservate, Raddoppiate – Duet, HWV 185 (3:45)
- Mi Palpita Il Cor – Cantata, HWV 132C (12:13)
Side C
- Tanti Strali Al Sen Mi Scocchi – Duet, HWV 197 (8:30)
- Se Tu Non Lasci Amore – HWV 193 (6:10)
- Beato In Ver Chi Può – Duet, HWV 181 (7:54)
Side D
- Langue, Geme, Sospira – Duet, HWV 188 (4:30)
- Sono Liete, Fortunate – Duet, HWV 194 (4:10)
- Ah! Che Pur Troppo È Vero – Cantata, HWV 77 (15:50)
Key Credits
- Composer: Georg Friedrich Händel
- Soprano: Mária Zádori
- Countertenor: Paul Esswood
- Harpsichord: Péter Ella
- Cello: Cseperke Falvay
- Flute: Pál Németh (featured in track B3)
- Producer: András Székely
- Engineer: István Berényi
- Liner Notes: János Malina
- Design: Péter Nagy
- Painting (Cover): Gulácsy Lajos
- Photography: Kálmán Garas
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