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Johann Adolf Hasse, Geminiano Giacomelli, Attilio Ariosti
Farinello's Favourite Songs
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Classical

Track Listings (4) - Disc #1
1. Nicolo Porpora - Sposa non mi conosci
2. Carlo Broschi - Al dolor che vo sfogando
3. Riccardo Broschi - Son qual nave ch'agitata
4. Attilio Ariosti - Fortunate passate mie pene

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CD Details

All Artists: Johann Adolf Hasse, Geminiano Giacomelli, Attilio Ariosti, Nicola Porpora, Carlo Broschi, Riccardo Broschi, Nella Anfuso
Title: Farinello's Favourite Songs
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: The Orchard
Release Date: 1/18/2005
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPCs: 803680924921, 8010873088304

Synopsis

Album Description

This double CD is technically the greatest interpretation of the history of recordings: Nella Anfuso sings in both contralto and soprano and realizes the transcendental virtuosity of Farinello (based for example on 25 trills performed in a single breath): trilli calati (falling), trilli cresciuti (rising,) trilli raddoppiati (double), messe dl voce, canto di sbalzo, agilità martellata, and also the "pathetic song" much loved by Tosi. For the first time are performed cadenzas and original "fiorituras" by Farinello.

CD Reviews

"This double CD is technically the greatest interpretation o

M. Tietjen | Syracuse, NY, USA | 04/24/2007

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I am somehow unimpressed at the claim that Nella Anfuso can sing "25 trills on one breath," mostly because I studied baroque and early music for four years and have no idea what it means. Does that mean that her trills contain 25 notes? Or does it mean that her breath control is so astounding that she can literally sing a trill 25 times without stopping for air? But how long are these trills? Is it 25 trills with 25 notes each? Who cares? Certainly not me--any barnyard animal could make the same claim and it still wouldn't motivate me to purchase a CD of them singing baroque music. Although come to think of it, a sheep bleating out "Sposa non mi conosci" would still be preferable to this "musicologist's" bleating of the same aria, plus six more. This is anti-music.

And as far as early music practices go, to call this authentic is laughable. I can picture Emma Kirkby, David Thomas, Paul Hillier, and the younger generation, such as Vivica Genaux (who the previous reviewer quite rightly offered as an alternative to this), Simone Kermes, Sandrine Piau, and many more, being quite insulted that this woman presents herself as an authentic singer. Of course, we have no idea how people really sounded back in the day, but it's my guess they didn't sound like foghorns, only with more vibrato."

Oh My GOD... Farinelli is rolling in his grave....

Orfeo2k | Toronto, Canada | 05/17/2009

(1 out of 5 stars)

"M. Anfuso's singing gives little pleasure if not ridicule of the art of baroque singing.

She certainly reminds me of M. Florence Jenkins and her legendary recordings... well M. Jenkins might be tone-deafed but at least she attempted coloratura and trills... Anfuso is pitch-perfect (baroque pitch) but none of the fire...

Give me Vivica G, Cecilia B, Natalie D anytime :)

I will pass on M. Anfuso's scholarly but dreadfully under-sung album.."