Divine Impresario Nico... - Randall Scotting - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Divine Impresario is countertenor Randall Scotting’s portrait of the celebrated castrato Nicolò Grimaldi (“Nicolini”), performed with the Academy of Ancient Music and Laurence Cummings. Drawing on arias and duets written for Nicolini by Handel, Porpora, Gasparini, Mancini, Giaj, Broschi, and Ariosti, the album revives music closely tied to his stage career across Italy and London. Many pieces are recorded in new performing editions based on early sources. With contributions from soprano Mary Bevan, the programme highlights Nicolini’s influence as singer, actor, and collaborator, presenting repertoire that shaped early 18th-century opera.

Tracklist

1. Idaspe: Mostro Crudel, Che Fai?
2. Ambleto: Porto Piagato In Petto
3. Rinaldo, Hwv 7a (1711 Version): Sinfonia
4. Rinaldo, Hwv 7a: Cara Sposa
5. Siface: Spiegami Il Tuo Desio
6. Amadigi, Hwv 11: Oh Notte! - Notte Amica
7. Siface: Come Nave In Mezzo All'onda
8. Antioco: Per Te Bell'idol Mio
9. Idaspe Fedele: E Vano Ogni Pensiero
10. Rinaldo, Hwv 7a (1711 Version): Venti Turbini
11. Tito Manilo: No, Non Piangete No
12. Tomiri: Si, T'indendo O Core Amante
13. Antioco: Questo Conforto
14. Mitridate: Pensa Se Ancor
15. Amadigi, Hwv 11: Crudel Tu Non Farai

Label: Signum Classics | Origin: Holland