Air of Ariodante Scherza infida por Anne Sophie von Otter (handel).

Mezzo-soprano Vesselina Kasarova sings Ariodante's 'Con l'ali di constanza' at the Liceu in Barcelona, Spain, in May 2006. Harry Bicket conducting. See video clip of 'Dopo notte' from this production at http://www.liceubarcelona.com/musica/eng/ariodante.asp Thanks a bunch Pinxo! :o) If this stirs you, Kasarova recorded this aria on her CD: Sento brillar (RCA Red Seal).

Angelika Kirchschlager sings the aria of Ariodante "Dopo notte, atra e funesta" in act III of the eponymous opera from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

G. F. HANDEL Ariodante: Scherza, infida - Ariodante Philippe Jaroussky Emmanuelle Haim Le Concert d'Astree

Austrian mezzo Angelika Kirchlager sings the arioso of Ariodante "Qui d'amor, nel suo linguaggio" in act I of the eponymous opera from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

Angelika Kirchschlager sings the aria of Ariodante "Cieca notte, infidi sguardi" in act III of the eponymous opera from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

High resolution and stereo sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWRzaWPP5po&fmt=18 "Bramo aver mille vite" (Ariodante, Ginevra), from the opera "Ariodante" HWV.33, music by Georg Friedrich Händel, anonymous libretto, after Antonio Salviati; created in London (King's Theatre, Haymarket) on January 8, 1735. Soprano Anna Maria Strada and mezzo-soprano castrato Giovanni Carestini were Ginevra and Ariodante in the first cast. Ginevra: Núria Rial, soprano. Ariodante: Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor. Ensemble Artaserse, conducted by Philippe Jaroussky. Église des Minimes - Brussells, Belgium, February 26, 2008. Performed at "Baroque pitch" (a semitone lower than modern pitch). At the end of a concert that was rather average, in my opinion (they would do much better four days later in Paris), the singers managed to surpass themselves in the last two works of the program. Philippe Jaroussky sang a gorgeous "Ombra cara" (I have not found any recording coming close), which I have already posted. Then, with Núria Rial, he sang this duet, which could easily make your head spin. You can find it on YouTube with Anne Sofie von Otter and Lynne Dawson (from Marc Minkowski's 1997 recording), and also with Angelika Kirchschlager and Danielle de Niese (from a 2007 performance conducted by Christophe Rousset); I also have Nicholas McGegan's 1995 recording with Lorraine Hunt and Juliana Gondek; I very much like all those artists but, in my opinion, Jaroussky and Rial gave here the best version of the four. This seems amazingly difficult to sing, and they do it with "easy virtuosity". Once again, we find nice and tasteful ornamentations, and there's a very beautiful conclusion. Note: the score (Chrysander edition) has "haver" (old spelling) instead of "aver" (short for "avere", to have). I've adopted the modern spelling for the title of this video, like I always do. *** ARIODANTE Bramo aver mille vite per consacrarle a te. GINEVRA Bramo aver mille cori per consacrarli a te. ARIODANTE e GINEVRA Ma in questo che ti dono, più ch'in mille, vi sono amor, costanza e fé. My translation: ARIODANTE I would love to have a thousand lives, to dedicate them to you. GINEVRA I would love to have a thousand hearts, to dedicate them to you. ARIODANTE and GINEVRA But, in this one that I give you, more than in a thousand, there are love, constancy and faith. Ma traduction: ARIODANTE J'aimerais avoir mille vies, pour les consacrer à toi. GINEVRA J'aimerais avoir mille cœurs, pour les consacrer à toi. ARIODANTE et GINEVRA Mais, dans celui-ci que je te donne, plus que dans mille, se trouvent l'amour, la constance et la foi. *** M.D.

Haendel's Ariodate at the ENO 1996 directed by Ivor Bolton Ariodante: Ann Murray Ginevra: Joan Rodgers Polinesso: Christopher Robson

The owner of my personal "best Ariodante in the world" award: JOYCE DiDONATO - Mezzosoprano Live in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov 2007 G.F. Handel: Ariodante, London 1735 Aria of ARIODANTE ************ Dopo notte, atra e funesta, splende in Ciel più vago il sole, e di gioia empie la terra. Mentre in orrida tempesta il mio legno è quasi assorto, giunge in porto, e'l lido afferra. ************ After black and gloomy night the sun shines more radiantly in the sky and fills the earth with joy. Whereas in the fearful tempest my barque was almost enguelfed, now it has entered harbour and reached the shore. ************ Total cast: Joyce DiDonato ............. Ariodante Patrica Petibon ................ Ginevra Varduhi Abrahamyan .... Polinesso Amanda Forsythe ............ Dalinda Charles Workman .......... Lurcanio Antonio Abete .... King of Scotland Geneva Chamber Orchestra and Grand Theatre Chorus Kenneth Montgomery, conductor I've uploaded 5 arias: 1) Tu, preparati a morire http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9048-HyQDGM 2) Con l'ali di costanza http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=L-uZZEbNXpk 3) Dopo notte http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oYLqmc1u0ck 4) Cieca notte http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2B4a-BeDdA 5) Numi! lasciarmi vivere http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3brcxVfPqWs Scherza infida will be on her Furore CD

Aneglika Kirchschlager sings the aria of Ariodante "Tu, preparati a morire" in act II of the opera Ariodante from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

Nick Reveles introduces viewers to Georg Fridirch Handel's Ariodante. One of Handel's best operas, Ariodante is also a perfect example of Baroque muscial theater, as treachery, duels, feigned assignations and courtly pomp are blended into a tale of honor lost and regained. Series: "San Diego OperaTalk! with Nick Reveles" [9/2001] [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 5761]

Vivica Genaux sings Polinesso's aria "Spero per voi, si, si" in act I of Ariodante, opera from handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

Anegelika Kirchschlager as Ariodante and Danielle de Niese as Ginevra sing the duetto "Bramo aver mille vite" in act III of the opera Ariodante from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

Angelika Kirchschlager sings the first part of the aria of Ariodante "Scherza infida in grembo al drudo" in act II of the eponymous opera from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

Susan Graham as Ariodante, July 06, 2008, San Francisco other videos from this performance: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=225A6C054D39D69B For full cast see http://sfopera.com/o/259.asp

Angelika Kirchschlager sings the arioso of Ariodante "Numi! Lasciarmi vivere" in act III of the eponymous opera from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

Vivica Genaux sings Polinesso's aria "Se l'inganno sortisce felice" in act II of Ariodante, opera from handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

From Palais des Beaux-Arts Bruxelles Magdalena Kozena sings Händel with Orchestra Barocca di Venezia directed by Andrea Marcon

This recording comes from the Dutch Radio broadcast of Handel's Ariodante performed on 18 January 1997. Location was Amsterdam with Marc Minkoswki conducting the Dutch Radio Orchestra. The great contralto Ewa Podles knocks 'em dead with a sustained high D near the end. Thrilling singing!

From Palais des Beaux-Arts Bruxelles Magdalena Kozena sings Händel with Orchestra Barocca di Venezia directed by Andrea Marcon

To get prrepared for Joyce's FURORE CD, I thought it's a good moment to bridge the waiting time with some of her great Ariodante arias. The owner of my personal "best Ariodante in the world" award: JOYCE DiDONATO - Mezzosoprano Live in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov 2007 G.F. Handel: Ariodante, London 1735 Aria of ARIODANTE ************ Tu, preparati a morire, Se mentire ti vedrò! Se la bella m'ha ingannato, Disperato io morirò. ************ Prepare to die if I see you are lying! If my fair one has deceived me, I will die in despair. ************ Total cast: Joyce DiDonato ............. Ariodante Patrica Petibon ................ Ginevra Varduhi Abrahamyan .... Polinesso Amanda Forsythe ............ Dalinda Charles Workman .......... Lurcanio Antonio Abete .... King of Scotland Geneva Chamber Orchestra and Grand Theatre Chorus Kenneth Montgomery, conductor I've uploaded 5 arias: 1) Tu, preparati a morire http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9048-HyQDGM 2) Con l'ali di costanza http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=L-uZZEbNXpk 3) Dopo notte http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oYLqmc1u0ck 4) Cieca notte http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2B4a-BeDdA 5) Numi! lasciarmi vivere http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3brcxVfPqWs Scherza infida will be on her Furore CD

Danielle de Niese sings the aria of Ginevra "Volate, amori" in act I of the opera Ariodante from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.

The owner of my personal "best Ariodante in the world" award: JOYCE DiDONATO - Mezzosoprano Live in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov 2007 G.F. Handel: Ariodante, London 1735 Aria of ARIODANTE ************ Con l'ali di costanza Alza il suo volo Amor, Fa trionfar nel cor Fede, e speranza. Non devo più temere Di sorte il rio tenor, Ma col mio bel tesor Sempre godere. ************ Love takes its flight on the wings of constancy, and causes faith and hope to triumph in the heart. No longer need I fear the cruel course of Fate, but with my fair beloved can always rejoice. ************ Total cast: Joyce DiDonato ............. Ariodante Patrica Petibon ................ Ginevra Varduhi Abrahamyan .... Polinesso Amanda Forsythe ............ Dalinda Charles Workman .......... Lurcanio Antonio Abete .... King of Scotland Geneva Chamber Orchestra and Grand Theatre Chorus Kenneth Montgomery, conductor I've uploaded 5 arias: 1) Tu, preparati a morire http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9048-HyQDGM 2) Con l'ali di costanza http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=L-uZZEbNXpk 3) Dopo notte http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oYLqmc1u0ck 4) Cieca notte http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2B4a-BeDdA 5) Numi! lasciarmi vivere http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3brcxVfPqWs Scherza infida will be on her Furore CD

By GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Libretto anonymously adapted from Antonio Salvi's Ginevra, Principessa di Scozia Rediscovered after two centuries of neglect, this baroque gem has been widely acclaimed as a masterpiece containing some of Handel's most emotionally expressive arias. A Scottish prince is betrayed by a deceitful duke in this compelling tale of passion, envy, greed, despair and ultimate triumph. Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham returns in the title role, with Sonia Prina as the scheming Polinesso, and the return of Ruth Ann Swenson as Ginevra. Veteran director John Copley deftly negotiates the twists and turns of the story.

Angelika Kirchschlager sings the aria of Ariodante "Con l'ali di costanza" in act I of the opera Ariodante from Handel. Les Talens Lyriques are conducted by Christophe Rousset. Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, March 2007.