from Porpora: Cantatas (CDA67894) 1 Veggo la selva e il monte [0'47] 10 minutes 17 seconds 4 tracks2 Le direi, mormorando tra' sassi [4'48] 3 Poscia, quando il pastor guida la greggia [0'39] 4 Ma la selva, il monte intanto [4'03] ‘The musicianship is exquisite. Cohen's cello playing is softly lyrical … and Davies's coloratura shines … his embellishments are gorgeous’ (Gramophone) ‘This premiere recording gloriously recreates Porpora's own aural and dramatic contexts. Making his solo debut on the Hyperion label, countertenor Iestyn Davies hovers delicately between passion and l ... ‘Iestyn Davies, today's most exciting British countertenor, sings six of [the cantatas] here with an awesome technique and flawless tone, accompanied by the lithe and graceful chamber ensemble Arcange ... |