Haïm, Emmanuelle > Asawa, Brian

Altus - From Castrato to Countertenor

3 CD / Virgin Classics / 2009-02-24

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Giustino, RV 717; Amen; Nisi Dominus in G minor, RV 608; Longe mala umbrae terrores in G minor, RV 629; Pianti, sospiri, RV 676; George Frederick Handel: MEDLEY; Der Messias; Work(s)...
Performers: Asawa, Brian; Blake, Rockwell; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Brett, Charles; Cencic, Max Emanuel; Chance, Michael; Daniels, David; Deller, Alfred; Dupré, Desmond; Esswood, Paul; Gens, V&...
Conductors: Spinosi, Jean-Christophe; Lesne, Gérard; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Corboz, Michel; Linde, Hans-Martin; Parrott, Andrew; Curtis, Alan; Christie, William; Herreweghe, Philippe; Ledger, Philip, Sir...
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; City of London Sinfonia; Collegium Vocale; English Chamber Orchestra; Ensemble Artaserse; Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne; Ensemble Orchestral de Paris; Europa Galan...

The male voice hits an all-time high with this new collection from Virgin Classics. Starting as far back as 1902 with the last of the...continue...

Handel: Arcadian Duets / Dessay, Gens, Asawa, Haim, et al

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2002-11-05

Works: George Frederick Handel: Ahi nelle sorti umane, cantata for 2 sopranos & continuo, HWV 179; No, di voi non vo' fidarmi, duet for 2 sopranos & continuo, HWV 189; Italian Duets; Tanti strali al sen mi ...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Asawa, Brian; Claycomb, Laura; Dessay, Natalie; Gens, Véronique; Haïm, Emmanuelle [Condcutor/Harpsichord]; Lascarro, Juanita; Panzarella, Anna-Maria; Petibon, ...
Conductors: Haïm, Emmanuelle
Ensemble: Le Concert d'Astrée

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