Handel: Bad Guys Xavier Sabata

• Friedrich Handel (1685-1759): Tamerlano - Acte I, Scène 2, Tamerlano
• 1Vo' dar pace a un' alma altiera04:46
• 2Spero per voi, si, si04:10
• 3Voglio stragi, e voglio morte02:54
• 4Pena tiranna05:28
• 5Dover, giustizia, amor03:51
• 6Belle dée di questo core01:51
• 7D'innalzar i flutti al ciel04:07
• 8Bel labbro formato04:52
• 9Domerò la tua fierezza03:33
• 10Serenatevi, o luci belle04:20
• 11Se l'inganno sortisce felice04:36
• 12Agitato il cor mi sento04:05
• 13Rinaldo - Sorge nel petto04:30
• Total Runtime53:03

Info for Handel: Bad Guys

The exceptional Spanish counter-tenor Xavier Sabata expresses tears, joy and rage in his portrayal of the 'bad boys' from Handel's operas on this riveting new album from Aparté. Performing a fascinating selection of arias from Tamerlano, Ariodante, Teseo, Amadigi di Gaula, Giulio Cesare and Ottone, Sabata is accompanied by the Italian ensemble Il Pomo d'Oro conducted by Riccardo Minasi.

This album, dedicated to the 'bad boys' in operas by Georges Friedrich Handel, is crossed with tears, joy and rage. A wonder to all lovers of exceptional vocal discoveries.

“Sabata has a warm, mellifluous voice, which tends to underplay the villainous tendencies of his 'bad guys'...From a purely musical standpoint Sabata's recital is rewarding. His technique and intonation are flawless. His ornaments are tastefully discreet and he seems to effortlessly surmount Handel's exacting coloratura.” (BBC Music Magazine)

“his exploration of 'Bad Guys' steers towards arias seldom heard out of context...Sabata offers the sweetest singing he has yet produced on disc” (Gramophone)

Xavier Sabata, countertenor
Il Pomo d'Oro
Riccardo Minasi, conductor

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