Vivaldi, Antonio - Bellezza Crudel - Wik, Tone (soprano)

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"It seems almost unnecessary to add that 2L's DXD 5.1 recording is state-of-the-art. The sense of the listener being present with the musicians is almost uncanny, particularly when listening to the surround sound layer. The recording venue of Jar Church provides an intimate yet warm acoustic, one in which every vocal and instrumental line is crystal clear. Presentation is of the usual uniformly high standard, with the Italian texts and translations in English and Norwegian provided, as well as detailed notes on the music and the performers. An unqualified top recommendation."
(SA-CD.net)

Tone Wik, soprano
Barokkanerne (period instruments)
Per Hannisdal, bassoon
Alexandra Opsahl, recorder

18th century Venice; where Hollywood meets Las Vegas; where the jet-set of Europe could conceal their identities behind masks and hurl themselves into the fake world of commedia dell'arte. Bellezza Crudel is a small selection of delightful cantatas and concertos. Vivaldi's world is one of heartfelt, musical intensity, confirming the Venetians' adoration of theatrical beauty.