Arleen Auger, soprano
Gerard Schwarz, conductor
Mostly Mozart Orchestra
SR, What CD?: This simply is one of the best-ever recordings of Bach’s and Handel’s Arias.
J.W., High Fidelity: One of the finest recordings I’ve come across in months.
George Jellinek, Ovation: A brilliant Baroque recital…consistent beauty of singing in a jewel-like orchestral setting.
program
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL:
Rejoice Greatly (Messiah) [4:29]
Piangero (Giulio Cesare) [7:25]
Care Selve (Atalanta) [3:07]
The Prince, Unable to Conceal His Pain (Alexander’s Feast) [6:06]
Softly Sweet in Lydian Measures (Alexander’s Feast) [4:13]
Lascia ch’io pianga (Rinaldo) [5:25]
Let the Bright Seraphim (Samson) [5:34]
He Shall Feed His Flock (Messiah) [6:22]
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH:
Ricetti Gramezza (Non sa che sia dolore) [5:55]
Bist du bei mir (Klavierbuchlein fur Anna Magdalena Bach) [3:05]
Weichet nur, betrubte Schatten (Weichet nur, betrubte Schatten) [7:42]
Sich uben im lieben (Weichet nur, betrubte Schatten) [4:43]
Blute nur (St. Matthew Passion) [5:31]
Ich will dir mein Herze schenken (St. Matthew Passion) [3:20]
