 TELDEC Das Alte Werk 4509-90799-2 John Hadden, co-producer |
Luigi
Rossi Le Canterine Romane Tragicomedia Barbara Borden, Suzie Le Blanc, Emily Van Evera - sopranos Paivi Jarvio - mezzo Erin Headley - viola da gamba, lirone Andrew Lawrence-King, harp/harpsichord/organ Stephen Stubbs - chitarrone/guitar |
Gramophone
"The connection on this disc
between the three Roman ladies and Luigi Rossi is speculation of the most
imaginative and creative kind which does nothing but generate deserved
attention towards a seriously good Italian baroque composer and a legendary
musical family...The successful juxtaposition of declamatory and reflective
forms within a single piece is seized upon by Tragicomedia with no holes
barred: each of le canterine here communicate the passionate sentiments
of the text with brightly projected and expressive performances, committed and
sensitively coloured....highly spontaneous and musical performances. Full
credit should go to the continuo players whose battery of instruments and deft
execution lend a rich and varied palette to the vocalizing. There are many
fine, little-known pieces here but Noi siam tre donzellette semplicette
has enough in it to fill at least an opera act."
Early Music Review
"The singing of Suzie Le
Blanc, Barbara Borden, Emily van Evera and Päivi Järviö is
exciting, well-controlled and eloquent, and is supported by the imaginative
accompaniment of Andrew Lawrence-King, Erin Headley and Stephen Stubbs. As for
the music, if you are not already. convinced by Rossi, this is a good place to
start."
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