Met Museum – Venice Baroque Orchestra with Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky

The astounding young countertenor Philippe Jaroussky joined the venerable Venice Baroque Orchestra for a rare New York performance, one which delved deep into the music of the Italian Baroque.

Program
A Legendary Battle: Farinelli & Porpora vs. Carestini & Handel

Nicola Porpora
“Mira in cielo,” from Arianna e Teseo (1727)
“Si pietoso il tuo labbro,” from Semiramide Riconosciuta (1739)

George Frideric Handel
Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6, No. 4
“Agitato da fiere tempeste,” from Oreste (1734)
“Scherza infida,” from Ariodante (1735)
Concerto Grosso in G Major, Op. 6, No. 1

Nicola Porpora
“Alto Giove,” from Polifemo (autograph version of 1735)

George Frideric Handel
“Sta nell’ircana,” from Alcina (1735)

Recorded February 25, 2014

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