tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post3675121136967416385..comments2024-03-09T15:11:29.350-08:00Comments on Exotic and irrational entertainment: Boston Early Music Festival: Steffani's Niobe, Regina di TebePessimisissimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-86012749829795123452011-07-12T19:13:04.003-07:002011-07-12T19:13:04.003-07:00The Boston Early Music Festival pulled out all the...The Boston Early Music Festival pulled out all the stops to make this production truly spectacular, and everyone associated with it should be congratulated. Had the spectacle been united with a libretto that engaged the emotions to a greater degree, I think the audience would have torn the theater down in its enthusiasm. Jaroussky in particular was simply electrifying, and his arias were superb (as well as superbly performed). We can't wait for his fall tour.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment!Pessimisissimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-10828135375404038052011-07-12T18:28:02.171-07:002011-07-12T18:28:02.171-07:00My wife and I saw Niobe with Jaroussky June 24 in ...My wife and I saw Niobe with Jaroussky June 24 in Great Barrington. Agree pretty much with your assessment. Overall, a spectacular and memorable production. The harmony of the spheres aria was mesmerizing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-29174240223022814142011-07-04T17:35:17.915-07:002011-07-04T17:35:17.915-07:00Many thanks for the link to Jaroussky's perfor...Many thanks for the link to Jaroussky's performance of this gorgeous aria from Handel's <i>Rinaldo</i> (you can click on a direct link <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6hjpTuA2aI" rel="nofollow">here</a>).<br /><br />Another favorite: Monteverdi's "Zefiro torna," a duet with soprano Nuria Rial: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6tJWY2Vaz4" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6tJWY2Vaz4</a>.<br /><br />Superb as Jaroussky's recordings are, seeing him live is an unforgettable experience. If I can find out more details about his upcoming North American tour, I'll post an update.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Pessimisissimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-64484423887572052712011-07-04T16:10:32.887-07:002011-07-04T16:10:32.887-07:00How about a little bit of Handel from December, 20...How about a little bit of Handel from December, 2010?<br />I hope, you all enjoy it. Go and see him !<br />With the best greetings from Europe.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6hjpTuA2aIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com