A Royal Trio. Zazzo/la Nuova Musica/bates (sacd)
) | Label: HARMONIA MUNDI Catalog: HMU807590 Format: SACD Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor), La Nuova Musica, David BatesComposed by: A Royal Trio - Arias by Handel, Bononcini & Ariosti Founded in 1719 as the first opera company in the English-speaking world, the Royal Academy of Music commissioned and premièred some of the finest 18th-century operas, including Handel’s Giulio Cesare. On this exciting album, renowned American countertenor Lawrence Zazzo is joined by La Nuova Musica and David Bates for a snapshot of the Academy’s hits circa 1725 featuring arias by Handel, Ariosti and Bononcini.  Price: $20.98 |