Dorothee Oberlinger, Ensemble 1700, Bruno de Sá & Helena Rasker - Alessandro Scarlatti: Baroque Influencer (2023) [24/96]

From the late 17th century until well into the 18th century, Alessandro Scarlatti was one of the most important figures in European musical life, influencing musical development in both opera and instrumental music.

This recording shows the variety of musical works created by the influential Baroque composer: from symphonies, arias and concerti to concerti grossi and sonatas for flauto dolce, strings and basso continuo. Scarlatti was a master in the art of instrumental composition. In the Sinfonia for the serenata "Venere e Amore," for example, he uses the flauto dolce prominently, with rapid changes of affect and recitative-like passages in interplay with the strings.

The Concerto No. 9 in A minor for recorder, strings and basso continuo, the Sinfonia No. 7 in G minor for recorder, strings and basso continuo or the Sinfonia No. 9 in G minor for recorder, strings and basso continuo are also fantastic baroque pieces and show his high level of skill. A new ensemble arrangement of Scarlatti's Folia for harpsichord by Dorothee Oberlinger also shows his elegant, vocal and affecting tonal language and rich harmonic vocabulary. For the album, Dorothee Oberlinger and her Ensemble 1700 also collaborate with the fantastic contralto Helena Rasker and (courtesy of Warner Classics / Erato) Bruno de Sá. Bruno de Sá's crystal clear male soprano voice and Helena Rasker's dark female alto voice contrast beautifully in the vocal works.

Tracklist:
1. Serenata "Venere e Amore": Sinfonia (4:15)
2. Recorder Concerto No. 9 in A Minor : I. Allegro (1:55)
3. Recorder Concerto No. 9 in A Minor : II. Largo (1:33)
4. Recorder Concerto No. 9 in A Minor : III. Fuga (2:26)
5. Recorder Concerto No. 9 in A Minor : IV. Largo e piano (1:59)
6. Recorder Concerto No. 9 in A Minor : V. Allegro (2:00)
7. Il Giardino d'Amore: Sinfonia (4:19)
8. Il Giardino d'Amore: Più non m'alletta e piace (Aria) (6:56)
9. Il Giardino d'Amore: Venere, assai ti deggio (Recitativo) (0:17)
10. Il Giardino d'Amore: Con battaglia di fiero tormento (Aria) (5:30)
11. Sinfonia No. 7 in G Minor, RosS 533.7 : I. Moderato (1:03)
12. Sinfonia No. 7 in G Minor, RosS 533.7 : II. Moderato (2:05)
13. Sinfonia No. 7 in G Minor, RosS 533.7 : III. Grave (2:30)
14. Sinfonia No. 7 in G Minor, RosS 533.7 : IV. Allegro (1:17)
15. Sinfonia avanti la Serenata "Clori, Dorini e Amore" (4:04)
16. Filen, mio caro bene, HanS 263 : I. Sinfonia (2:40)
17. Filen, mio caro bene, HanS 263 : II. Filen, mio caro bene, se verra fe t'osservo (Recitativo) (1:15)
18. Filen, mio caro bene, HanS 263 : III. Chiedi pur ai monti (Aria) (6:20)
19. Filen, mio caro bene, HanS 263 : IV. Ma se trova bastante (Recitativo) (0:55)
20. Filen, mio caro bene, HanS 263 : V. Che ti sembra son fedele (Aria) (3:05)
21. 29 Partite sopra l'aria della Folia (Arr. for Recorder, Cello, Harpsichord & Guitar by D. Oberlinger) (7:51)
22. Sinfonia No. 9 in G Minor, RosS 533.9 : I. Vivace (0:41)
23. Sinfonia No. 9 in G Minor, RosS 533.9 : II. Adagio (1:19)
24. Sinfonia No. 9 in G Minor, RosS 533.9 : III. Moderato (2:01)
25. Sinfonia No. 9 in G Minor, RosS 533.9 : IV. Adagio (1:45)
26. Sinfonia No. 9 in G Minor, RosS 533.9 : V. Menuet (0:57)
27. Sinfonia No. 9 in G Minor, RosS 533.9 : VI. Allegretto (Tarantella) (1:17)


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