![]() Following her avidly received Handel album Kožená's return collaboration with the VBO and maestro Andrea Marcon will rejoice her fans and make her new ones. The first thing I notice is that they are all full scores, not vocal scores with the accompaniment reduced for piano, and that they look like the products of an editor’s computer rather than a publishing house. She is in demand as a guest at leading world operas and concert stages. We have met in London to discuss the 14 assorted Vivaldi opera arias she has recorded for Glossa, and the scores are spread over the coffee table between us. Magdalena Kožená is one of the most well respected contemporary singers. The Vivaldi Album is a 1999 recording of Vivaldi opera arias by Cecilia Bartoli with the period instrument ensemble Il Giardino Armonico released by Decca Classics. Highlights of the recital include the enchantingly wry and playful "Cara sorte" from La verità in cimento and "Gelido in ogni venta" from Farnace, which recycles material from The Four Seasons. "Kozená is a technically assured singer who can give Bartoli a run for her money in a virtuoso martial aria such as "Armatae face" from Juditha Triumphans. With that mesmerising voice, that magnetic personality, everybody wants a piece of her, after the Handel recital last year she raids the Baroque pleasure dome again, with 15 Vivaldi opera arias, largely unfamiliar, sung naturally in Italian." The Times, 5th June 2009 *** "Magdalena Kozená has almost become the Barack Obama of mezzo-sopranos. Cento donzelle festose, e belle from LA FIDA NINFA (Vivaldi) Così potessi anchio from ORLANDO FURIOSO (Vivaldi) Di Cariddi li vortici ondosi from ARSILDA (Vivaldi) Di verde ulivo from TITO MANLIO. With that mesmerising voice, that magnetic personality, everybody wants a piece of her." The Times, 5th June 2009 *** Vivaldi Opera Arias for Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Voice and Piano. "Magdalena Kozená has almost become the Barack Obama of mezzo-sopranos. Listen to Vivaldi: Opera Arias by Fabio Bonizzoni, La Risonanza & Roberta Invernizzi on Apple Music. Should this item be out of stock at the time of your order, we would expect to be able to supply it to you within 2 - 4 weeks. ![]() ![]() ![]() Magdalena Kozena (mezzo soprano) / Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon $30.00 Low Stock add to cart ANTONIO VIVALDI ![]()
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