The 1st work is a masque, performed in the original chamber version of 1718; the 2nd work a solo cantata, for soprano and continuo.
Libretto of the 1st work by John Gay, Alexander Pope, and John Hughes. Text of the 2nd work by Benedetto Pamphilj.
Language (note)
Sung in English (1st work) and Italian (2nd work).
Author
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759, composer.
Title
Acis and Galatea ; Sarei troppo felice / George Frideric Handel.
Publisher
Georgsmarienhütte : CPO, [2015]
Copyright date
℗2015
Playing time
013639 001018
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Digital file characteristics
audio file
Performer
In the 1st work: Teresa Wakim, soprano ; Aaron Sheehan, Jason McStoots, Zachary Wilder, tenors ; Douglas Williams, bass-baritone. In the 2nd: Amanda Forsythe, soprano. With: Boston Early Music Festival Vocal & Chamber Ensembles ; Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs, conductors.
Event
Recorded 2013 June 27-July 1 Sendesaal, Bremen.
Language
Sung in English (1st work) and Italian (2nd work).