Atalanta, opera, HWV 35: Act 1. Scene 1. Aria. Care selve, ombre beate
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, opera, HWV 17: Act 2. Scene 2. Aria. V'adoro, pupille
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, opera, HWV 17: Act 3. Scene 3. Recitativo & Aria. E pur cos? in un giorno & Pianger? la sorta mia
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, opera, HWV 17: Act 3. Scene 7. Aria. Da tempeste il legno infranto
Ah! Belinda I am pressed with torment (from 'Dido and Aeneas'), aria for soprano, Z. 626/3
When I am laid in earth (from 'Dido and Aeneas'), soprano aria (Dido's Lament), Z. 626/38b
"Barbara Hendricks' voice, above all, is gorgeous, a glowing and vulnerable instrument with thrilling range, overflowing with emotion in its upper register. Her intonation and control is virtually flawless ... and she brin... more »gs a volatile earthiness to her readings." -- All Music Guide "Real strength ... beautiful." -- New York Times "[A] formidable voice." -- Associated Press Barbara Hendricks' first disc with orchestra for her new label Arte Verum, and her first solo CD of baroque music. Rediscover some of the finest opera arias of Purcell and Handel sung by one of the greatest voices of our time in what is for her an entirely novel repertory on disc.« less
"Barbara Hendricks' voice, above all, is gorgeous, a glowing and vulnerable instrument with thrilling range, overflowing with emotion in its upper register. Her intonation and control is virtually flawless ... and she brings a volatile earthiness to her readings." -- All Music Guide "Real strength ... beautiful." -- New York Times "[A] formidable voice." -- Associated Press Barbara Hendricks' first disc with orchestra for her new label Arte Verum, and her first solo CD of baroque music. Rediscover some of the finest opera arias of Purcell and Handel sung by one of the greatest voices of our time in what is for her an entirely novel repertory on disc.