Orchester-Sinfonie in D major, H663 Wq183/1 (Bach)
from Arias for Guadagni (CDA67924)
1 Allegro di molto [5'53]
2 Largo [1'50]
3 Presto [2'32]
10 minutes 15 seconds 3 tracks
‘The superb young countertenor Iestyn Davies … it's a beautiful recital: 78 minutes of pure bliss for connoisseurs and beginners alike’ (The Mail on Sunday)
‘Through his effortless line, countertenor Iestyn Davies revivifies Guadagni's Orphic powers. He is particularly breathtaking in works by Handel, Arne and John C Smith, all of which were designed to s ...
‘If Guadagni was noted for the delicacy of his phrasing and the richness of character in his voice, Davies fully emulates him in these performances of arias by Handel, Hasse and Arne, with defining in ...