Philippe Jaroussky: Se L'hore Volano (Landi, Sant' Alessio)

[mus9999]

That is happend thise 2011 ?

[Sandraud]

Is that Encic singing the arietta?

[iindigo100]

Don't lets forget the wiccans Bhuddists Hindus muslims either

[wieck81]

(sigh) this is a mistake sooo many people make. But his voice is SOOO NOT FEMALE.

[Masamuneblader]

lol you favor dramatic voices over lyric voices. You'd probably like David Daniels better as far as counter-tenors go. I personally still hear a distinction between a woman's voice and Jaroussky's but I'm a mega band geek/choir boy multi-instrumentalist lol

[STIANVF]

"ALESSIO"-DVD RELEASE: MARCH 17

It's now available for pre-order on Amazon GB (region 2).

Hopefully, Christie and Jaroussky will secure this unique historical avantgarde piece enough commercial success to encourage future projects.

Thanks to the Barberinis for sponsoring its publication (1634), thereby saving it through a time when few operas outlasted the events they were made for, and to "Les Arts Florissants" and collaborators for their respectful musical and theatrical recreation.

[STIANVF]

DVD: SPRING 2008

Good news! "Les Artes Florissants" sent me this message: "Alessio" comes on a DVD during spring 2008, by Virgin Classics!

NB! If you want to compensate for its static scenery - the only NOT perfect aspect (unlike singing & costumes) - see the 2003-reprint "Il S. Alessio" by Arnaldo Forni Ed. Admire the 8 marvellous large 1634-engravings of the illusionistic, variated scenes made for the opera by Pietro da Cortona.

[BaroqueFever]

Oh, that's great!

I'm really looking forward to it :-)

[essenciademusica]

i love jaroussky!

[harmoniques]

I saw it in Paris ( Théatre des Champs Elysées) it was great ! Cencic and Sabata was wonderful !!

[vitellia]

I love Jesus too: the greatest Jew that has ever lived... Well, maybe the second greatest after Einstein. No, I can never wipe out 2,000 years of damage against humanity. (I really wonder where you got that idea from, that I ever thought I could do such a thing.) Thanks for your comment, nonetheless; at least you read my comment and took time to respond to it. But next time you read something you don't like, just don't bother; please keep your bs to your judgemental self.

[GrlLeastLikelyTo]

'2,000 years of damage against humanity' is a rather harsh accusation against Christianity. I know many for whom religion has been the only guard against a life of utter despair. Just think, a Catholic might see the virtuous morale of St. Alexis(Alessio) and be encouraged to improve his/her own morals, just as you saw the virtuous singing of those countertenors and were encouraged to improve your own singing. Good Luck btw :)

[Manofhopeandglory]

Is the dvd out yet? I just checked the website for Les Arts Florissants and it doesn't have it...as of yet.

I love William Christie! I have his production of Les Indes Galantes.

[vitellia]

Saw this in NYC last night semi-staged. I'm still getting over it. I couldn't believe I was so transcended by such an essentially absurd Catholic silliness. But then a grief is sad no matter what... Seeing 9 excellent countertenor made me think twice about my future as I am one (in training). I better practice harder...

[dlh975]

Ah I loved Martio and Curtio! They were the best part of the opera... I saw it at Lincoln Center.

[stormstryk]

What a lovely posting, thank you for extracting this!

[senesio]

bon travail j adore

[stanncie]

Thanks Nina! Thanks to your heads up I was able to watch the whole opera online :)

[ceph77]

Magnifique, Philippe!!!