Ensemble Matheus > Kermes, Simone

Vivaldi Edition - Orlando furioso [Highlights], etc / Spinosi, Ensemble Matheus, et al

2 CD / Naïve / 2008-10-28

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Orlando furioso, opera in 3 acts, RV 728; Griselda, RV 718; La verità in cimento, opera in 3 acts, RV739; Concerto for Flute in G minor, Op. 10 no 2/RV 439 "La notte"; Amen
Performers: Bertagnolli, Gemma; Cangemi, Veronica; Ferrari, Stefano; Hallenberg, Ann; Jaroussky, Philippe; Kermes, Simone; Larmore, Jennifer; Marq, Sebastien; Regazzo, Lorenzo; Staskiewicz, Blandine
Conductors: Spinosi, Jean-Christophe
Ensemble: Ensemble Matheus

"Soprano Simone Kermes' coloratura is nothing less than flabbergasting in two arias from Griselda. These samples are a transparent ploy to entice listeners to seek...continue...

Vivaldi: Griselda / Spinosi, Lemieux, Ensemble Matheus

3 CD / Naïve / 2006-10-31

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Griselda, RV 718
Performers: Cangemi, Veronica; Davies, Iestyn; Ferrari, Stefano; Jaroussky, Philippe; Kermes, Simone
Conductors: Spinosi, Jean-Christophe
Ensemble: Ensemble Matheus

"This performance is sublime. Jean-Christophe Spinosi leads a dramatically taut reading, with his period-instrument Ensemble Matheus underpinning the vocal theatrics with snap and a huge...continue...