Carestini: The Story of a Castrato

Classical · 2008 · 12 tracks · 1h 12m

Carestini: The Story of a Castrato

Philippe Jaroussky

A breathtaking resurrection of the castrato repertoire. Jaroussky's countertenor defies gravity, moving from explosive vocal fireworks to devastatingly quiet sorrow.

February 15, 2008 · Virgin Classics

A high-drama journey through baroque splendor, balancing explosive virtuosity with profound, quiet despair.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 1h 12m

01

Siface: Aria "Tu che d'ardir m'accendi"

3:24

02

I fratelli riconosciuti: Aria "Ciel nemico"

7:12

03

Arianna in Creta: Aria "Qui ti sfido"

3:58

04

Ariodante: Aria "Scherza, infida"

9:50

05

Alcina: Aria "Sta nell'Ircana"

5:56

06

Alcina: Aria "Mi lusinga"

7:01

07

Farnace: Aria "Se mi dai morte"

4:05

08

La clemenza di Tito: Aria "Se mai senti"

7:38

09

La clemenza di Tito: Aria "Vo disperato a morte"

2:55

10

Demofoonte: Aria "Sperai vicino il lido"

7:40

11

Orfeo: Aria "Mio bel nume"

8:00

12

Orfeo: Aria "In mirar la mia sventura"

4:26

Moments Worth Listening For

The agonizingly slow, breath-defying opening swell of 'Scherza, infida' that stretches time to its breaking point.

The rapid-fire vocal runs in 'Sta nell'Ircana' where the voice mimics the agility of a hunting horn.

A sudden, hushed drop to a whisper-quiet pianissimo during the climax of 'Se mai senti'.

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