8:00 PM
When I hear the great madrigals of Monteverdi, The Musicians by Caravaggio come to mind. If you are a fan of Baroque and Pre-Baroque music then you will want to listen to tonight’s Vocalise!
George Frederich Handel
Giulio Cesare, “La giustizia ha già sull’arco”
PBO 1
COND Nicholas McGegan
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Lorraine Hunt, soprano
8:04 PM
Claudio Monteverdi
Ogni amante e guerrier
Virgin 91156
COND Anthony Rooley
The Consort of Musicke
8:19 PM
Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata (“Wedding”) BWV 202
RCA/BMG 60378
James Levine
Ravinia Festival Ensemble
Kathleen Battle, soprano
8:42 PM
Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas: When I am Laid in Earth
L’Oiseau 444620
COND Christopher Hogwood
Academy of Ancient Music
Catherine Bott, soprano
8:51 PM
Claudio Monteverdi
Se vittorie si belle
Armato il cor
Virgin 91156
COND Anthony Rooley
The Consort of Musicke