{"product_id":"4945604603232","title":"Michael Hofstetter - Hasse: Opera \"Abandoned Didone\" (1742) - Import 3 CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Hofstetter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHasse: *The Abandoned Dido* (3 CDs)\n\nRecently, there has been a worldwide resurgence of interest in the works of composer Johann Adolf Hasse. It is unfortunate that he remains relatively unknown in Japan, but Hasse’s works—which contributed significantly to the development of Baroque opera—are sure to leave a lasting impression after just one listen. One reason for this is his frequent use of outstanding countertenors. The beauty and allure of this unique timbre are rarely found in Romantic-era and later operas, which typically feature sopranos in leading roles.\nIn this production of *Dido*, two countertenors shine brilliantly, exuding a mysterious charm. Barna-Sabadus, who sings the role of Ialba here, has already been featured on another album (OC830), where he also speaks at length about the appeal of Hasse’s music. The plot is also fascinating; this story by the genius librettist Metastasio, while based on the famous tale of Dido and Aeneas, possesses a completely different dramatic intensity, making it a magnificent work that hints at the intrinsic value of opera as it existed at that time. (NAXOS)\n\n[Recording Information]\n・Hasse: Complete Opera *The Abandoned Dido* (1742)\nA three-act opera seria\nLibretto by Pietro Metastasio, revised by Francesco Algarotti\n\nDido: Teresa Holzhauser (mezzo-soprano)\nAeneas: Flavio Felli-Benedetti (countertenor)\nIalbas: Verár Barná-Sabadus (countertenor)\nSelene: Magdalena Hintdobler (soprano)\nAlaspe: Maria Ceren (soprano)\nOsmida: Andreas Burkhardt (baritone)\nHofkapelle München\nMichael Hofstetter (conductor)\n\nRecording dates: May 24–June 1, 2011\nRecording location: Prinzregententheater, Munich\nRecording format: Stereo (digital)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Didone abbandonata: Sinfonia\u003cbr\u003e2.Didone abbandonata: Act 1. Scene 1. No principessa \/ Scene 2. Che a te non pensi \/ Scene 3. Parte co\u003cbr\u003e3.Didone abbandonata: Act 1. Aria. Diro che fida sei \/ Scene 4. Didone, il re de' Mori\u003cbr\u003e4.Didone abbandonata: Act 1. Aria. Son regina e sono amante \/ Scene 5. Araspe, alla vendetta\u003cbr\u003e5.Didone abbandonata: Act 1. Aria. Tu mi scorgi al gran disegno \/ Scene 6. Gia tel dissi, o Selene \/ S\u003cbr\u003e6.Didone abbandonata: Act 1. Aria. Quando saprai chi sono si fiero non sarai \/ Scene 8. Non partira se\u003cbr\u003e7.Didone abbandonata: Act 1. Aria. Tu mi disarmi il fianco \/ Scene 12. Enea, salvo gia sei dalla crude\u003cbr\u003e8.Didone abbandonata: Act 1. Aria. Non ha ragione, ingrato, un core abbandonato da chi giuro gli fe?\u003cbr\u003e9.Didone abbandonata: Act 1. Scene 13. Accompanied Recitative and Aria. A le mie amorose folie... Se r\u003cbr\u003e1.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Scene 1. Indegno, t'offerisci al mio sdegno e non paventi! \/ Scene 2. Chi\u003cbr\u003e2.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. Leon, ch'errando vada \/ Scene 3. Ah contro Enea v'e qualche frode o\u003cbr\u003e3.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. Ogni amator suppone \/ Scene 4. Tu dici ch'io non speri\u003cbr\u003e4.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. L'augeletto in lacci stretto perche mai cantar si ascolta? \/ Scene\u003cbr\u003e5.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. Ah! Non lasciarmi, no\u003cbr\u003e1.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Scene 7. Fra il dovere e l'affetto \/ Scene 8. Risparmia al tuo gran core\u003cbr\u003e2.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. Vedi nel mio perdono, perfido traditor \/ Scene 9. Tanto ardir nella\u003cbr\u003e3.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. Tacero, se tu lo brami \/ Scene 10. Ah generoso Enea\u003cbr\u003e4.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. Veggio la sponda, sospiro il lido \/ Scene 11. Ad ascoltar di nuovo\u003cbr\u003e5.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. Chiamani pur cosi \/ Scene 14. E pure in mezzo all'ire\u003cbr\u003e6.Didone abbandonata: Act 2. Aria. Va lusingando amore il credulo mio core\u003cbr\u003e7.Didone abbandonata: Act 3. Scene 1. Gia di Iarba in difesa \/ Scene 2. Non son contento\u003cbr\u003e8.Didone abbandonata: Act 3. Aria. Quando l'onda che nasce dal monte \/ Scene 3. Addio Selene\u003cbr\u003e9.Didone abbandonata: Act 3. Aria. A trionfar mi chiama un bel desio d'onore \/ Scene 4. O dio, germana\u003cbr\u003e10.Didone abbandonata: Act 3. Aria. Gia si desta la tempesta \/ Scene 6. Fuggi, o regina\u003cbr\u003e11.Didone abbandonata: Act 3. Aria. Ombra Cara, ombra tradita \/ Scene 7. Fermati\u003cbr\u003e12.Didone abbandonata: Act 3. Aria. Cadra fra povo in cenere il suo nascente impero \/ Scene 8. Numi, on\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595551695137,"sku":"4945604603232","price":5190.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604603232.jpg?v=1790481603","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4945604603232","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}