"Some of the most wonderful music in the world" is how William Christie describes Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, noting in particular the opera's overriding humanism and interest in questions of morality and ambition. Christie's acclaimed production of Poppea was recorded in 2018 at the prestigious Salzburg Festival. Performed by an exceptional cast of soloists, the work is features a reduced ensemble featuring a large continuo section essential for capturing Monteverdi's unique sound world.
4 Atto III, Scena 1 - O Felice Drusilla, O Che Sper Io (Drusilla)
5 Atto III, Scena 2 - Ecco la Scellerata (Arnalta, Drusilla, Littore)
6 Atto III, Scena 3 - Signor, Ecco la Rea (Arnalta, Nerone, Drusilla, Littore)
7 Atto III, Scena 4 - No, No, Questa Sentenza (Ottone, Drusilla, Nerone)
8 Atto III, Scena 5 - Signor, Hoggi Rinasco Ai Primi Fiati (Poppea, Nerone)
9 Atto III, Scena 6 - Hoggi Sarà Poppea (Arnalta)
10 Atto III, Scena 7 - a Dio Roma, a Dio Patria, Amici a Dio (Ottavia)
11 Atto III, Scena 8 - Ascendi, O Mia Diletta (Nerone, Poppea)
12 Atto III, Scena 8 - Per Capirti Negl Occhi (Nerone, Poppea)
13 Atto III, Scena 8 - a Te, Sovrana Augusta (Consoli, Tribuni)
14 Atto III, Scena 8 - Sinfonia - Madre, Sia Con Tua Pace (Amore, Venere)
15 Atto III, Scena 8 - Pur Ti Miro - Pur Ti Godo (Poppea, Nerone)
"Some of the most wonderful music in the world" is how William Christie describes Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, noting in particular the opera's overriding humanism and interest in questions of morality and ambition. Christie's acclaimed production of Poppea was recorded in 2018 at the prestigious Salzburg Festival. Performed by an exceptional cast of soloists, the work is features a reduced ensemble featuring a large continuo section essential for capturing Monteverdi's unique sound world.
