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Nicola Porpora - Polifemo "Alto Giove" Philippe Jaroussky video

Nicola Porpora Polifemo "Alto Giove" Aci's aria from the act III, sc. 5 Text: Paolo Rolli Forces: Soprano, strings & continuo In part from the website 'Cantata Editions' (www.cantataeditions.com): ''The aria made famous through the film 'Farinelli: il castrato' Beautiful and virtuosic, it concerns Acis thanking Jupiter for making him immortal. In two sections, the beautiful lento with its slowly moving harmony and sinuous vocal line, and an unexpected andantino middle section." Philippe Jarroussky is only singing the lento part. In this recording: Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Paul Dyer, harpsichord/director (Recorded live in the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, July 2007) Original Text: Alto Giove, è tua grazia, è tuo vanto il gran dono di vita immortale che il tuo cenno sovrano mi fa. Translation (by Marc D.): Almighty Jupiter, your grace and your fame are the great gift of immortality that you give me in a sovereign gesture.

Running time: 05:03

 

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