Gerard Schwarz / SESO -Acis und Galatea -Naxos CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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Disc 01
Acis und Galatea HV 49 (Oper in 2 Akten) (Gesamtaufnahme)

01. "Sinfonia (1. Akt)"

02. "Oh, the pleasure of the plains!"

03. "Ye verdant plains and woody mountains"

04. "Hush, ye pretty warbling quire!"

05. "Where shall I seek the charming fair?"

06. "Stay, shepherd, stay!"

07. "Shepherd, what art thou pursuing?"

08. "Lo! Here my love, turn"

09. "Love in her eyes sits playing"

10. "Oh! Didst thou know the pains of absent love"

11. "As when the dove laments"

12. "Happy we!"

Disc 02

01. "Wretched lovers! Fate has passed (2. Akt)"

02. "I rage, I melt, I burn"

03. "O ruddier than the cherry"

04. "Whither, fairest, art thou running?"

05. "Cease to beauty to be sung"

06. "Would you gain the tender creature"

07. "His hideous love provokes my rage"

08. "Love sounds th'alarm"

09. "Consider, fond shepherd"

10. "Cease, oh cease, thou gentle youth"

11. "The flocks shall leave the mountains - Torture, fury, rage, despair"

12. "Help, Galatea! Help, ye parent gods!"

13. "Mourn, all ye muses"

14. "Must I my Acis still bemoan? - Cease, Galatea, cease to grieve"

15. "'Tis done: thus I exert my pow'r divine"

16. "Heart, the seat of soft delight"

17. "Galatea, dry thy tears"

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Seattle S.o./ Gerard Schwarz

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Acis and Galatea, variously described as a pastoral, a 'little opera' and a masque, is one of Handel's most popular works. It is a delectable succession of pastoral airs, love-lorn lyrics, and sprightly or mourning choruses, spiced by the pungent and unforgettable interjection of the one-eyed giant Polyphemus, who destroys the idyll of the shepherd Acis and the nymph Galatea. Handel had first turned to the subject in a cantata written in Naples in 1708. His English work, formally a masque, went through several stages until this two-act version of 1739, written principally by John Gay and graced by Handel's exquisite music.

"Acis and Galatea" on CD, performed by Gerard Schwarz with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SESO), is a captivating interpretation of Handel's beloved pastoral opera. This recording brings to life the enchanting tale of love between Acis and Galatea, blending lyrical beauty with dramatic intensity. Gerard Schwarz, renowned for his expressive conducting style and deep musical insight, leads SESO through a nuanced performance that highlights both the emotional depth and baroque elegance of Handel?s score. Naxos, the label behind this release, is celebrated worldwide for its commitment to high-quality classical recordings at accessible prices. With an extensive catalog spanning centuries of music history, Naxos has become a trusted name among classical enthusiasts. Gerard Schwarz himself boasts an illustrious career as conductor laureate of several major orchestras and has received numerous Grammy nominations for his exceptional interpretations.

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8572745-46

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