Lava: Opera Arias From 18th Century

Kermes, Simone

Hasse, J A: Come nave in mezzo all’onde Perché se tanti siete Tu dici ch’io non speri… L’augelletto in lacci stretto Leo: Manca sollecita Pergolesi: Tu me da me dividi Lieto così talvolta (from Adriano in Siria) Mentre dormi amor fomenti Porpora: Morte amara (from Lucio Papirio) Se non dovesse il piè Tocco il porto Vinci, Leonardo: Fra cento affanni e cento (from Artaserse) No che non ha la sorte… Vo solcando un mar crudele (from Artaserse)

LAVA is a collection of rediscovered opera gems from 18th century Naples, performed by soprano Simone Kermes and the period instrument ensemble Le Musiche Nove. Musical direction is by Claudio Osele, the Italian musicologist and conductor who worked with Cecilia Bartoli on four of her successful concept albums, including the Grammy-winning Vivaldi and Gluck releases for which he delivered the concept and prepared the performing editions. Naples and Versuvius provide the linking theme between all of the pieces, nine of which are world premiere recordings (all tracks except those by Pergolesi)

Price: $25.98