Franco Fagioli & Gabetta Consort

Franco Fagioli & Gabetta Consort
—Farinelli Project
Details
Franco Fagioli puts his voice at the service of Farinelli, the most celebrated castrato of Baroque opera. Considered one of today’s most gifted countertenors, Fagioli possesses an exceptional instrument, extraordinary energy and vocal power, and a unique stage presence. These qualities make him particularly well suited to reviving the repertoire associated with a figure who triumphed at the courts of Europe and ultimately became a legend.
Works by Vivaldi, Hasse, Geminiani, Porpora, Sellitto and Locatelli recreate that world of vocal virtuosity and Baroque splendour. Fagioli will be joined by the Gabetta Consort, an ensemble specialising in historically informed performance, with Andrés Gabetta on violin and conducting.
Performers
Franco Fagioli, countertenor
Gabetta Consort
Andrés Gabetta, violin and conductor
Program
I
“Curtain Music on a Ground” from the opera Timon of Athens, Z. 632
“Parto con l'alma in pene”, aria of Siroe from the opera Siroe
“Se pietoso il tuo labro”, aria of Mirteo from the opera Semiramide riconosciuta
Violin Concerto, RV 208, “Grosso Mogul”
“Chi non sente al mio dolore”, aria of Epitide from the opera Merope
“Scenda dal cielo irato”, aria of Mirteo from the opera Nitocri
II
“Lontan dal solo… Lusingato dalla speme”, recitative and aria of Aci from the opera Polifemo
“Parte talor dal mare”, aria of Orfeo from the opera Orfeo
Violin Concerto, RV 190
“Sempre a sì vaghi rai”, aria of Orfeo from the opera Orfeo
“Giunta all’estremo… Vado seguendo Amore”, aria of Orfeo from the opera Orfeo
