by GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL · BRILLIANT CLASSICS · CD · EAN 5028421777177
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«Acis & Galatea» is the serenade or opera by George Frideric Handel with libretto by John Gay, published in 2018 by Brilliant Classics as a double CD.
One-act serenade inspired by the Greco-Roman myth of Acis and Galatea according to Ovid: the love between the nymph Galatea and the shepherd Acis awakens the jealousy of the Cyclops Polyphemus and leads to a tragic outcome. Includes arias and choruses such as «Hush, ye pretty», «Love in her eyes» and «O ruddier».
With Julianne Baird (Galatea), Frederick Urry (Acis), David Price (Damon) and Kevin Deas (Polyphemus), the Ama Deus Ensemble conducted by Valentin Radu. 1996 recording, part of The Masterworks, vol. 17/18.
For fans of Baroque music and Handel's operas.
