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Mozart
An Italian Journey


Jeremy Ovenden
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Owen, conductor
 

"The fine tenor … sings with an engaging commitment to these joyous creations. A delightful selection."

The Observer

   

"A most imaginative idea … his rhythm, diction and easy flexibility of voice are exemplary."

The Sunday Times

       

"Ovenden proves complete master of his chosen repertory … for its artistic use, and for the close partnership Ovenden achieves with the OAE under Jonathan Cohen, l have only admiration."

BBC Music Magazine
Performancde & Recording ****


A fascinating musical journey through the Italian arias of Mozart, from one of his earliest works Lucio Silla (composed when he was just 16) through to his final Italian opera La Clemenza di Tito.

The English tenor Jeremy Ovenden has established himself as being among the best Mozart tenors of his generation (notably in the role of Don Ottavio) and has become a familiar figure on the stages of the world's opera houses and concert halls and at major festivals. He is joined for this, his first solo recording, by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and conductor Jonathan Cohen. A recent performance review by ‘The Opera Critic’ described Jeremy as being “… an intelligent… highly competent singer… his line, power and coloratura were all excellent…”

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Jeremy Ovenden
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
 
Release date: 27th June 2011
Order code: SIGCD251
Barcode: 635212025123
 
Mozart
An Italian Journey
1 Il desio
di vendetta
Lucio, Lucio Silla: Act 1, No.5
2. Sposa cara Polidoro, La finta semplice: Act 2, No.17
3. Quercia annosa Publio, Il sogno di Scipione: Act 1, No.7
4. Dentro il mio petto Don Anchises, La finta giardiniera: Act 1, No.3
5. Se vicendo
Alessandro, Il rè pastore: Act 2, Scene 4
6. Il padre Adorato Idamante, Idomeneo: Act 1, No.7
7. Sol può dir
Agenore, Il rè pastore: Act 2, Scene 10
8. Vedrommi intorno Idomeneo, Idomeneo: Act 1, No.6
9. Misero! o sogno, K.431

10. Il mio tesoro Don Ottavio, Don Giovanni: Act 2, No.22
11. Fuor del Mar Idomeneo, Idomeneo: Act 2, No.12
12. Un’aura amorosa Ferrando, Cosi fan tutte: Act 1, No.17
13. In qual fiero contrasto — Tradito, schernito Ferrando, Cosi fan tutte: Act 2, No.27

14. Se all’imperio Tito, La Clemenza di Tito: Act 2, No.20

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