Credits:

Mariana Flores, Leonardo Garcia Alarcon, Cappella Mediterranea

Description:

After the acclaimed release of Cavalli's operatic highlights (RIC 359), the "Capella Mediterranea," led by Leonardo Garcia Alarcon, returns to the Ricercar label with a collection of Monteverdi's vocal works. The selection is well-balanced, focusing on soprano works, from the famous "Arianna's Lament," "Poppea's Crowning," and "Nympha's Lament" to lesser-known works. The most noteworthy feature of the program is the high sense of soprano Mariana Flores, who sings with great expressive power. The solo works are the main focus, but two- and three-voice works are also inserted effectively, and the dramatic effect of the polyphonic pieces that suddenly appear against the beautiful soprano solos is outstanding. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Se i languirdi miei sguardi Lettera amorosa a voce sola in genere rappresentativo e si canta senza b
2.Ohime, dov'e il mio ben Romanesca a 2 soprani
3.Ohime ch'io cado Per voce sola
4.Lasciate mi morire Lamento d'Arianna
5.Perche se m'odiavi a due tenori e basso
6.L'Incoronazione di Poppea: Atto I: Scena V: Disprezzata Regina
7.Et e pur dunque vero Con Sinfonia
8.L'Orfeo: Prologo: Dal mio Permesso amato (La Musica)
9.Lamento della Ninfa Non havea febo ancora
10.Voglio di vita uscir a voce sola