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『Handel - Enchanting Women』 ~Selected Arias for Soprano~
Sandrine Piau, Jérôme Correas, Les Parisiens

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759):
1. Adele's aria "The little boat plays in the sea" from the opera 《Rodelinda》 HWV 26
2. Silenus's aria "Your May" from the premiere of the opera 《Rinaldo》 HWV 7a
3. Cleopatra's aria "By storm" from the opera 《Julius Caesar in Egypt》 HWV 17
4. Larghetto ~ from the orchestral concerto in A minor, Op. 6 No. 4 (instrumental)
5. Cleopatra's recitative "Thus, in a single day" from the opera 《Julius Caesar in Egypt》 HWV 17
6. Cleopatra's aria "Cry for my fate" from the opera 《Julius Caesar in Egypt》 HWV 17
7. Allegro ~ from the orchestral concerto in A minor, Op. 6 No. 4 (instrumental)
8. Lucretia's aria "May it punish the unfaithful body" from the cantata 《Lucretia》 HWV 145
9. Archina's aria "Oh! What have I done!" from the opera 《Archina》 HWV 34
10. Overture from the opera 《Galla's Amadigi》 HWV 11 (instrumental)
11. Melissa's aria "I summon the ruthless from the underworld" from the opera 《Galla's Amadigi》 HWV 11
12. Largo e affettuoso ~ from the orchestral concerto in G minor, Op. 6 No. 6 (instrumental)
13. Morgana's aria "Come back, look at me" from the opera 《Archina》 HWV 34
14. Almirena's aria "Let me cry" from the opera 《Rinaldo》 HWV 7a

Sandrine Piau (Soprano)
Les Parisiens (using period instruments)
Jérôme Correas (harpsichord, conductor)

Recorded: October 2020, Poissy Opera House (France)

【The highly anticipated new Handel masterpiece selection by renowned singer Piau features strong-willed women as the main characters】
Sandrine Piau, a leading soprano who has gained recognition as a star of baroque opera at theaters across Europe including her homeland France, as well as for her unique achievements in modern works such as French songs, possesses a transparent and powerful voice well-suited to early music repertoire. Her beautiful voice has captivated many in numerous performances of Handel’s works conducted by top conductors. However, this is her first solo collection of Handel pieces in over ten years since her two albums with the NAIVE label! Titled "Enchanting Women," it features notable numbers centered on distinctive female roles often associated with magic and manipulation, including the tragic Lucretia and Cleopatra from 《Julius Caesar in Egypt》. As she herself states, she aimed to redefine her image from initially light roles to portray powerful women willing to do anything, even kill, for their goals. The ensemble Les Parisiens, led by Jérôme Correas, who is also a skilled baroque opera conductor and early music specialist, performs with a string section of 4/3/3/3/1 plus occasional oboes and trumpets. Their rich, deep sound beautifully supports the soloists and creates a vivid, shadowed sound characteristic of French ensembles. From hits like "Cry for my fate" and "Let me cry," to deeply nuanced interpretations that deepen with each listen, this album is a dense, rewarding new anthology of Handel’s works.

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Sandrine Piau, a leading soprano recognized across Europe for her performances in baroque opera and modern works including French songs, has a voice that combines transparency and a unique strength suited to early music. Her performances of Handel have long captivated audiences under the baton of top conductors. This is her first solo Handel album in over ten years since her two previous releases with NAIVE. Titled "Enchanting Women," it features prominent female roles often associated with magic and manipulation, including the tragic Lucretia and Cleopatra. Piau herself states she chose women who are powerful and willing to do anything for their purpose, redefining her earlier image of lighter roles. Les Parisiens, led by Jérôme Correas, performs with a string ensemble of 4/3/3/3/1 plus occasional wind instruments, producing a profound and shadowy sound that complements the vocal performances. The album includes hits like "Cry for my fate" and "Let me cry," offering a rich, immersive experience that deepens with each listen, making it a new masterpiece anthology of Handel.

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