Handel - Rinaldo: Venti turbini - David Daniels

High resolution and stereo sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsce2rfNf60&fmt=18

George Frideric Handel
Rinaldo, HWV 7
"Venti turbini"
Rinaldo's aria from act I, sc.9

Libretto: Giacomo Rossi, on a synopsis by Aaron Hill, based on episodes from Torquato Tassos epic poem "Gerusalemme liberata"
http://opera.stanford.edu/iu/libretti/rinaldo.htm

Premiere Cast, February 24, 1711:
Rinaldo: Nicolo Grimaldi, castrato
Eustazio: Valentino Urbani, castrato
Armida: Elisabetta Pilotti-Schiavonetti, soprano
Almirena: Isabella Girardeau, soprano
Goffredo: Francesca Vanini-Boschi, contralto
Argante: Giuseppe Boschi, bass


In this video:

David Daniels, countertenor
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment,
Sir Roger Norrington
Harmonia Mundi, 2003


"Rinaldo was first produced at the Queen's (later King's) Theatre in the Haymarket on 24 February 1711. It was Handel's first opera for London, and also the first Italian opera specifically composed for the London stage.
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The action is set at the time of the First Crusade (1096-99). Christian forces led by Goffredo (Godfrey of Bouillon) are laying siege to the city of Jerusalem, held by the Saracen king Argante. With Goffredo are his brother Eustazio and his daughter Almirena, who is in love with the Christian knight Rinaldo. Argante is supported by Armida, Queen of Damascus and a powerful sorceress.
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In a beautiful garden with singing birds, Almirenas thoughts are of love. She and Rinaldo exchange endearments until suddenly Armida abducts Almirena under cover of a cloud full of fire-breathing monsters, leaving a distraught Rinaldo. He tells Goffredo and Eustazio what has happened and Eustazio suggests he seek help from a Christian sorcerer. Rinaldo is encouraged and calls on the winds and heaven to second his revenge. " - Anthony Hicks


Original text:

Venti, turbini, prestate
Le vostr'ali a questo piè.

Cieli, numi, il braccio armate
Contro chi pena mi diè.


Translation:

Winds, storms, lend
your wings to my feet.

Heavens, gods, strengthen my arm
against those who have caused me sorrow.

Category:

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[cuicuimusic]

Between 2:44 and 2:45 to be precise ;) I like how unassumingly he does it... I knew it had to be stupidly high because i couldnt hum it :p

When will we be able to hear you again btw ?

[civileso]

Marc and I are working on recording something right now. Not sure exactly when we can finish it, but hopefully sometime soon.

[cuicuimusic]

do I hear a B natural in the da capo ? I hate that guy :D

[civileso]

Around 2:43/44, right? I think you do! Hehe, he got on my nerves with that one too :))

[MsCibella]

thanks for the video, still prefer vivica

[Jeffbear1]

Simply stunning...gorgeous. I love David Daniel's voice and he was at his best in this performance. Thank you civileso for posting this beautiful music for us to enjoy.

[oliviasmulyan]

i love this piece a lot!

[xaval23a]

le timbre de la voix est agreable , mais la prononciation de italien par m. daniels est franchement mediocre notamment le R. Pour moi il "s'emballe " trop .

[olialto7]

Too 'pretty' surely...

[patukott]

the high passage at 3.24 is breathtaking, isn't it:) ?

[oakroom48]

Thank you, Civileso!! For all the great information and the score - your channel is unique & wonderful! And one of my faves, David Daniels, without an intrusive video from some far out production. Wow!! Thanks again(:

[cuicuimusic]

can't wait !

[cuicuimusic]

hmmmm that was cunning :D yeah i just looked at the score and assumed based on the "toohighformyvoice"-ness. B flat it is. Damn him still.