Jordi Savall, Le Concert des Nations - Antonio Vivaldi & Francesco Corselli: Farnace (2002)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 0,98 Gb | Total time: 70:04+66:00+39:13 | Scans included
Classical | Label: AliaVox | # AV 9822 A/C | Recorded: 2001
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 0,98 Gb | Total time: 70:04+66:00+39:13 | Scans included
Classical | Label: AliaVox | # AV 9822 A/C | Recorded: 2001
Farnace was apparently one of Vivaldi's favorite operas, because he mounted numerous productions in various cities, and wrote six versions of the score, more than of any of his other operas. The conventions of operatic vocal characterizations that came to be standard – higher voices in the sympathetic roles, and lower voices in villainous roles – had not yet been established, and Farnace features a baritone and contralto in the heroic roles, with a soprano as the villain. Soprano Adriana Fernández shines as the wicked Berenice, who is redeemed at the very last minute. She has a full, creamy voice that she deploys appealing agility and warmth.