℗ 2013 Farao Classics
Released 2013
Duration 2h 52m 26s
Record Label Farao Classics
Genre Classical (Opera)
 

Handel: Xerxes

Ann Murray, Christopher Robson, Yvonne Kenny, Julie Kaufmann, Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Ivor Bolton

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Serse, HWV 40  
1.1
Sinfonia
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
5:19
1.2
Act I Scene 1: Recitative: Frondi tenere e belle, del mio piatano amato (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:38
1.3
Act I Scene 1: Aria: Ombra mai fu, "Largo" (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:30
1.4
Act I Scene 2: Recitativo: Siam giunti (Arsamene, Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:05
1.5
Act I: O voi, che penate (Romilda, Arsamene, Elviro, Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:57
1.6
Act I: Arsamene! Mio sire! (Serse, Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:20
1.7
Act I: Aria: Va godendo vezzoso e bello (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:07
1.8
Act I Scene 3: Recitativo: Quel canto a un bel amor (Serse, Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:25
1.9
Act I Scene 3: Duetto: lo le diro che l'amo (Serse, Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
3:09
1.10
Act I Scene 4: Recitativo: Arsamene (Romilda, Arsamene, Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:06
1.11
Act I Scene 4: Aria: Si, si, mio ben (Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:16
1.12
Act I Scene 4: Recitativo: Presto, Signor (Elviro, Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:14
1.13
Act I Scene 5: Aria: Meglio in voi col mio partire (Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:34
1.14
Act I Scene 6: Recitativo: Bellissima Romilda (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:32
1.15
Act I Scene 6: Arietta: Di tacere e di schernirmi (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:21
1.16
Act I Scene 7: Recitativo: Aspide sono (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:16
1.17
Act I Scene 7: Aria: Nemmen coll'ombre (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:30
1.18
Act I Scene 8: Aria: Se cangio spoglia (Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:39
1.19
Act I Scene 9: Recitativo: Pugnammo, amici (Ariodate, Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:21
1.20
Act I Scene 9: Coro di soldati: Gia la tromba (Chorus)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:35
1.21
Act I Scene 10: Recitativo: Ecco Serse, o che volto (Amastre, Serse, Ariodate)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:57
1.22
Act I Scene 10: Aria: Soggetto al mio volere (Ariodate)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:56
1.23
Act I Scene 10: Coro di soldati: Gia la tromba (Chorus)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:37
1.24
Act I Scene 11: Recitativo: Queste vittorie, io credo (Serse, Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:34
1.25
Act I Scene 11: Aria: Più che penso alle fiamme (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
8:09
1.26
Act I Scene 12: Recitativo: Eccoti il foglio, Elviro (Arsamene, Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:32
1.27
Act I Scene 12: Arietta: Signor, signor, lasciate far a me (Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:35
1.28
Act I Scene 12: Aria: Non so se sia la speme (Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
5:09
1.29
Act I Scene 13: Recitativo: Tradir di reggia sposa (Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:24
1.30
Act I Scene 13: Aria: Sapra delle mie offese (Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
4:08
1.31
Act I Scene 14: Recitativo: Al fin sarete sposa (Atalanta, Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:07
1.32
Act I Scene 14: Aria: Se l'idol mio (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
4:22
1.33
Act I Scene 15: Recitativo: Per rapir quel tesoro (Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:18
1.34
Act I Scene 15: Aria: Un cenno leggiadretto (Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
3:56
2.1
Act II Scene 1: Arioso: Speranze mie fermate (Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:42
2.2
Act II Scene 1: Arietta: Ah! Chi voler fiora (Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:47
2.3
Act II Scene 1: Recitativo: E chi direbbe mai (Elviro, Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:44
2.4
Act II Scene 1: Aria: Or che siete speranze tradite (Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:28
2.5
Act II Scene 2: Recitativo: Quel curioso e partito (Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:26
2.6
Act II Scene 2: Arioso e recitativo: A piangere ogn'ora Amor mi destina (Atalanta, Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:39
2.7
Act II Scene 2: Arioso: Ah! Tigre infedele (Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:37
2.8
Act II Scene 3: Arioso: E tormento troppo fiero (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:25
2.9
Act II Scene 3: Recitativo: Di quel foglio, Atalanta (Serse, Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:08
2.10
Act II Scene 3: Aria: Dira che amor per me (Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
3:29
2.11
Act II Scene 4: Recitativo: Ingannata Romilda (Serse, Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:42
2.12
Act II Scene 4: Duetto: L'amerete? (Serse, Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:13
2.13
Act II Scene 4: Aria: Se brameate d'amar, chi vi sdegna (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
6:11
2.14
Act II Scene 5: Accompagnato: L'amero? non fia vero (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:02
2.15
Act II Scene 5: Aria: E gelosia quella tiranna (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:54
2.16
Act II Scene 6: Recitativo: Gia che il duol m'uccide (Amastre, Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:26
2.17
Act II Scene 6: Aria: Anima infida, tradita io sono (Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:47
2.18
Act II Scene 7: Recitativo: E pazzo affe (Elviro, Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:44
2.19
Act II Scene 7: Aria: Quella che tutta fe (Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
3:32
2.20
Act II Scene 8: Coro di marinari: La virtute sol potea (Chorus)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:19
2.21
Act II Scene 8: Recitativo: Ariodate! (Serse, Ariodate)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:29
2.22
Act II Scene 8: Coro di marinari: La virtute sol potea (Chorus)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:22
2.23
Act II Scene 9: Arioso: Per dar fine alla mia pena (Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:27
2.24
Act II Scene 9: Recitativo: Arsamene, ove andate? (Serse, Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:09
2.25
Act II Scene 9: Aria: Si, la voglio e la otterro (Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:42
2.26
Act II Scene 10: Recitativo: V'inchino, eccelso Re (Atalanta, Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:26
2.27
Act II Scene 10: Aria: Voi mi dite che non l'ami (Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:51
2.28
Act II Scene 10: Recitativo: Saria lieve ogni doglia (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:21
2.29
Act II Scene 10: Aria: Il core spera e teme (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
6:18
2.30
Act II Scene 11: Recitativo: Me infelice (Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:05
2.31
Act II Scene 11: Arietta: Del mio caro bacco amabile (Elviro)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:32
2.32
Act II Scene 12: Duetto: Gran pena e gelosia (Serse, Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:56
2.33
Act II Scene 12: Recitativo: Aspra sorte! (Serse, Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:10
2.34
Act II Scene 13: Arietta: Val più contento core (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:52
2.35
Act II Scene 13: Recitativo: Vuo ch'abbian fine (Serse, Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:06
2.36
Act II Scene 14: Aria: Chi cede al furore (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
4:33
3.1
Act III: Sinfonia
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:53
3.2
Act III Scene 1: Recitativo: Sono vani e pretesti (Arsamene, Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:36
3.3
Act III Scene 2: Arietta: No, no, se tu mi sprezzi (Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:01
3.4
Act III Scene 3: Recitativo: Ecco in segno di fe (Romilda, Elviro, Arsamene, Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:13
3.5
Act III Scene 3: Aria: Per rendermi beato (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
3:51
3.6
Act III Scene 4: Recitativo: Ubbidiro al mio Re (Arsamene, Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:52
3.7
Act III Scene 4: Aria: Amor, tiranno Amor (Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
4:20
3.8
Act III Scene 5: Recitativo: Come gia vi accennammo (Serse, Ariodate)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:41
3.9
Act III Scene 5: Aria: Del Ciel d'amore sorte si bella (Ariodate)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:01
3.10
Act III Scene 6: Recitativo: Il suo serto rifuto (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:38
3.11
Act III Scene 8: Aria: Cagion son io del mio dolore (Amastre)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:43
3.12
Act III Scene 9: Recitativo: Romilda infida (Arsamene, Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:16
3.13
Act III Scene 9: Duetto: Troppo inganni la mia fede (Romilda, Arsamene)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:33
3.14
Act III Scene 10: Coro di ministri: Cio che Giove destino (Chorus)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:30
3.15
Act III Scene 10: Recitativo: Ecco lo sposo! (Ariodate, Arsamene, Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:11
3.16
Act III Scene 10: Coro di ministri: Chi infelice si trovo (Chorus)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
0:31
3.17
Act III Scene 11: Recitativo: Se ne viene Ariodate (Serse, Ariodate)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:13
3.18
Act III Scene 11: Aria: Crude Furie degl'orridi abissi (Serse)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
3:36
3.19
Act III Finale: Recitativo: Pefidi! e ancor osate (Serse, Ariodate, Arsamene, Romilda, Amastre, Elviro, Atalanta)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
2:02
3.20
Act III Finale: Aria: Caro voi siete all'alma (Romilda)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:52
3.21
Act III Finale: Coro: Ritorno a noi la calma (Chorus)
George Frideric Handel; Ann Murray; Christopher Robson; Patricia Bardon; Umberto Chiummo; Yvonne Kenny; Julie Kaufmann; Jan Zinkler; Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Ivor Bolton
1:41
44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Farao Classics Studio Masters
Track title
Peak
(dB FS)
RMS
(dB FS)
LUFS
(integrated)
DR
Album average
Range of values
-4.45
-11.77 to -0.61
-25.92
-33.83 to -17.76
-21.97
-30.60 to -14.20
13
7 to 16
1.1
Sinfonia
-6.49-24.52-21.612
1.2
Act I Scene 1: Recitative: Frondi tenere e belle, del mio piatano amato (Serse)
-3.82-24.11-20.311
1.3
Act I Scene 1: Aria: Ombra mai fu, "Largo" (Serse)
-4.66-25.43-21.512
1.4
Act I Scene 2: Recitativo: Siam giunti (Arsamene, Elviro)
-8.13-33.83-30.616
1.5
Act I: O voi, che penate (Romilda, Arsamene, Elviro, Serse)
-6.47-27.04-23.512
1.6
Act I: Arsamene! Mio sire! (Serse, Arsamene)
-6.18-28.83-24.714
1.7
Act I: Aria: Va godendo vezzoso e bello (Romilda)
-1.79-25.31-21.313
1.8
Act I Scene 3: Recitativo: Quel canto a un bel amor (Serse, Arsamene)
-4.03-29.31-24.914
1.9
Act I Scene 3: Duetto: lo le diro che l'amo (Serse, Arsamene)
-1.06-24.50-21.015
1.10
Act I Scene 4: Recitativo: Arsamene (Romilda, Arsamene, Atalanta)
-4.22-26.58-22.612
1.11
Act I Scene 4: Aria: Si, si, mio ben (Atalanta)
-3.07-23.45-20.112
1.12
Act I Scene 4: Recitativo: Presto, Signor (Elviro, Arsamene)
-4.75-28.27-23.915
1.13
Act I Scene 5: Aria: Meglio in voi col mio partire (Arsamene)
-1.57-24.17-20.815
1.14
Act I Scene 6: Recitativo: Bellissima Romilda (Serse)
-5.76-29.05-23.313
1.15
Act I Scene 6: Arietta: Di tacere e di schernirmi (Serse)
-2.16-24.88-21.214
1.16
Act I Scene 7: Recitativo: Aspide sono (Romilda)
-10.79-29.00-23.910
1.17
Act I Scene 7: Aria: Nemmen coll'ombre (Romilda)
-5.12-28.31-24.513
1.18
Act I Scene 8: Aria: Se cangio spoglia (Amastre)
-7.80-26.10-23.012
1.19
Act I Scene 9: Recitativo: Pugnammo, amici (Ariodate, Amastre)
-8.06-27.56-23.612
1.20
Act I Scene 9: Coro di soldati: Gia la tromba (Chorus)
-1.85-19.30-15.910
1.21
Act I Scene 10: Recitativo: Ecco Serse, o che volto (Amastre, Serse, Ariodate)
-9.26-30.67-26.715
1.22
Act I Scene 10: Aria: Soggetto al mio volere (Ariodate)
-3.03-23.18-19.513
1.23
Act I Scene 10: Coro di soldati: Gia la tromba (Chorus)
-1.07-19.26-15.711
1.24
Act I Scene 11: Recitativo: Queste vittorie, io credo (Serse, Amastre)
-5.05-29.61-25.415
1.25
Act I Scene 11: Aria: Più che penso alle fiamme (Serse)
-1.61-24.44-20.614
1.26
Act I Scene 12: Recitativo: Eccoti il foglio, Elviro (Arsamene, Elviro)
-7.27-28.12-24.312
1.27
Act I Scene 12: Arietta: Signor, signor, lasciate far a me (Elviro)
-2.98-23.86-20.014
1.28
Act I Scene 12: Aria: Non so se sia la speme (Arsamene)
-1.95-26.40-22.415
1.29
Act I Scene 13: Recitativo: Tradir di reggia sposa (Amastre)
-11.77-30.82-26.511
1.30
Act I Scene 13: Aria: Sapra delle mie offese (Amastre)
-2.63-24.55-21.214
1.31
Act I Scene 14: Recitativo: Al fin sarete sposa (Atalanta, Romilda)
-5.68-27.04-23.013
1.32
Act I Scene 14: Aria: Se l'idol mio (Romilda)
-2.30-23.42-20.013
1.33
Act I Scene 15: Recitativo: Per rapir quel tesoro (Atalanta)
-8.41-28.19-23.412
1.34
Act I Scene 15: Aria: Un cenno leggiadretto (Atalanta)
-0.64-22.03-18.314
2.1
Act II Scene 1: Arioso: Speranze mie fermate (Amastre)
-6.82-25.84-22.812
2.2
Act II Scene 1: Arietta: Ah! Chi voler fiora (Elviro)
-7.21-28.53-23.914
2.3
Act II Scene 1: Recitativo: E chi direbbe mai (Elviro, Amastre)
-6.74-28.86-24.915
2.4
Act II Scene 1: Aria: Or che siete speranze tradite (Amastre)
-5.57-25.92-22.714
2.5
Act II Scene 2: Recitativo: Quel curioso e partito (Elviro)
-6.45-28.21-23.012
2.6
Act II Scene 2: Arioso e recitativo: A piangere ogn'ora Amor mi destina (Atalanta, Elviro)
-6.96-28.87-24.413
2.7
Act II Scene 2: Arioso: Ah! Tigre infedele (Elviro)
-4.25-24.98-19.712
2.8
Act II Scene 3: Arioso: E tormento troppo fiero (Serse)
-2.86-27.06-21.313
2.9
Act II Scene 3: Recitativo: Di quel foglio, Atalanta (Serse, Atalanta)
-5.28-30.73-26.514
2.10
Act II Scene 3: Aria: Dira che amor per me (Atalanta)
-0.73-23.84-20.415
2.11
Act II Scene 4: Recitativo: Ingannata Romilda (Serse, Romilda)
-10.49-31.58-26.714
2.12
Act II Scene 4: Duetto: L'amerete? (Serse, Romilda)
-7.95-28.15-23.512
2.13
Act II Scene 4: Aria: Se brameate d'amar, chi vi sdegna (Serse)
-0.72-22.86-18.914
2.14
Act II Scene 5: Accompagnato: L'amero? non fia vero (Romilda)
-2.37-24.09-19.510
2.15
Act II Scene 5: Aria: E gelosia quella tiranna (Romilda)
-2.04-23.14-19.512
2.16
Act II Scene 6: Recitativo: Gia che il duol m'uccide (Amastre, Elviro)
-9.17-30.02-26.013
2.17
Act II Scene 6: Aria: Anima infida, tradita io sono (Amastre)
-4.21-24.40-21.314
2.18
Act II Scene 7: Recitativo: E pazzo affe (Elviro, Arsamene)
-6.01-28.47-24.515
2.19
Act II Scene 7: Aria: Quella che tutta fe (Arsamene)
-2.11-24.17-19.912
2.20
Act II Scene 8: Coro di marinari: La virtute sol potea (Chorus)
-1.10-17.76-14.511
2.21
Act II Scene 8: Recitativo: Ariodate! (Serse, Ariodate)
-6.28-27.48-23.614
2.22
Act II Scene 8: Coro di marinari: La virtute sol potea (Chorus)
-1.11-17.87-14.210
2.23
Act II Scene 9: Arioso: Per dar fine alla mia pena (Arsamene)
-10.18-31.55-28.111
2.24
Act II Scene 9: Recitativo: Arsamene, ove andate? (Serse, Arsamene)
-4.28-27.48-23.711
2.25
Act II Scene 9: Aria: Si, la voglio e la otterro (Arsamene)
-0.68-21.05-17.613
2.26
Act II Scene 10: Recitativo: V'inchino, eccelso Re (Atalanta, Serse)
-6.16-29.09-24.011
2.27
Act II Scene 10: Aria: Voi mi dite che non l'ami (Atalanta)
-5.38-24.81-21.511
2.28
Act II Scene 10: Recitativo: Saria lieve ogni doglia (Serse)
-6.61-31.99-25.87
2.29
Act II Scene 10: Aria: Il core spera e teme (Serse)
-1.32-24.37-20.515
2.30
Act II Scene 11: Recitativo: Me infelice (Elviro)
-5.14-27.25-22.613
2.31
Act II Scene 11: Arietta: Del mio caro bacco amabile (Elviro)
-3.13-22.70-19.211
2.32
Act II Scene 12: Duetto: Gran pena e gelosia (Serse, Amastre)
-1.20-25.53-21.411
2.33
Act II Scene 12: Recitativo: Aspra sorte! (Serse, Amastre)
-3.90-28.50-24.415
2.34
Act II Scene 13: Arietta: Val più contento core (Romilda)
-1.96-24.26-20.511
2.35
Act II Scene 13: Recitativo: Vuo ch'abbian fine (Serse, Romilda)
-6.06-27.60-24.012
2.36
Act II Scene 14: Aria: Chi cede al furore (Romilda)
-1.69-24.54-20.814
3.1
Act III: Sinfonia
-6.90-24.97-22.011
3.2
Act III Scene 1: Recitativo: Sono vani e pretesti (Arsamene, Romilda)
-5.37-27.76-23.613
3.3
Act III Scene 2: Arietta: No, no, se tu mi sprezzi (Atalanta)
-0.61-21.21-17.89
3.4
Act III Scene 3: Recitativo: Ecco in segno di fe (Romilda, Elviro, Arsamene, Serse)
-5.46-27.04-23.214
3.5
Act III Scene 3: Aria: Per rendermi beato (Serse)
-1.08-22.63-18.714
3.6
Act III Scene 4: Recitativo: Ubbidiro al mio Re (Arsamene, Romilda)
-6.75-28.92-24.814
3.7
Act III Scene 4: Aria: Amor, tiranno Amor (Arsamene)
-1.98-23.26-19.713
3.8
Act III Scene 5: Recitativo: Come gia vi accennammo (Serse, Ariodate)
-6.31-29.44-25.314
3.9
Act III Scene 5: Aria: Del Ciel d'amore sorte si bella (Ariodate)
-2.89-24.46-20.915
3.10
Act III Scene 6: Recitativo: Il suo serto rifuto (Romilda)
-3.80-29.12-24.915
3.11
Act III Scene 8: Aria: Cagion son io del mio dolore (Amastre)
-5.59-28.03-24.614
3.12
Act III Scene 9: Recitativo: Romilda infida (Arsamene, Romilda)
-6.46-25.45-21.813
3.13
Act III Scene 9: Duetto: Troppo inganni la mia fede (Romilda, Arsamene)
-2.17-21.60-18.513
3.14
Act III Scene 10: Coro di ministri: Cio che Giove destino (Chorus)
-1.48-19.12-15.211
3.15
Act III Scene 10: Recitativo: Ecco lo sposo! (Ariodate, Arsamene, Romilda)
-4.97-27.87-23.813
3.16
Act III Scene 10: Coro di ministri: Chi infelice si trovo (Chorus)
-1.60-19.31-15.411
3.17
Act III Scene 11: Recitativo: Se ne viene Ariodate (Serse, Ariodate)
-3.08-28.36-23.416
3.18
Act III Scene 11: Aria: Crude Furie degl'orridi abissi (Serse)
-1.01-20.46-16.912
3.19
Act III Finale: Recitativo: Pefidi! e ancor osate (Serse, Ariodate, Arsamene, Romilda, Amastre, Elviro, Atalanta)
-4.23-28.43-24.316
3.20
Act III Finale: Aria: Caro voi siete all'alma (Romilda)
-5.60-26.18-22.913
3.21
Act III Finale: Coro: Ritorno a noi la calma (Chorus)
-1.58-20.60-16.712

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