Handel: Opera Arias and Overtures, Vol. 2

Emma Kirkby singing Handel doesn't need too much urging upon an unsuspecting public! Here she is—the world's favourite 'early music' soprano on top form with another delectable selection of arias from some of Handel's lesser-known stage works, accompanied once again by Roy Goodman. Volume 1, CDA66860, was issued in 1996. In case anybody wants to know, Emma's own favourite track from this new disc is the Berenice aria, 'Chi t'intende'. But everybody will have their own favourites.

All of the music on this album is also available as part of the specially priced box set Handel: Opera Arias: ‘Kirkby’s talent for matching brilliant coloratura with dramatic urgency remains unparalleled … a compelling interpretation of rarely heard masterpieces’ (International Record Review).

CDA67128  69 minutes 25 seconds
CRITIC’S CHOICE, INTERNATIONAL RECORD REVIEW
‘[Emma Kirkby] remains an artist of unique vocal personality and intelligence’ (Gramophone)
‘Performances are fluent and stylish’ (BBC Music Magazine)
‘A Handelian treasure trove … Kirkby deploys a crystal tone and flawless diction. Her embellishments consistently deepen the meaning of the words. This is a passionate and serious recording which ...