MOZART: An Italian Journey: Jeremy Ovenden, Orch. Of the Age of Enlightenment

A fascinating musical journey through the Italian arias of Mozart, from one of his earliest works Lucio Silla (composed when he was just 16) through to his final Italian opera La Clemenza di Tito.

The English tenor Jeremy Ovenden has established himself as being among the best Mozart tenors of his generation (notably in the role of Don Ottavio) and has become a familiar figure on the stages of the world’s opera houses and concert halls and at major festivals. He is joined for this, his first solo recording, by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and conductor Jonathan Cohen.

★★★★ Ovenden proves complete master of his chosen repertory … for its artistic use, and for the close partnership Ovenden achieves with the OAE under Jonathan Cohen, l have only admiration – BBC Music Magazine

The fine tenor … sings with an engaging commitment to these joyous creations. A delightful selection – The Observer

A most imaginative idea … his rhythm, diction and easy flexibility of voice are exemplary – The Sunday Times

1. Il desio di vendetta (Lucio, Lucio Silla: Act 1, No.5)

2. Sposa cara (Polidoro, La finta semplice: Act 2, No.17)

3. Quercia annosa (Publio, Il sogno di Scipione: Act 1, No.7)

4. Dentro il mio petto (Don Anchises, La finta giardiniera: Act 1, No.3)

5. Se vicendo (Alessandro, Il rè pastore: Act 2, Scene 4)

6. Il padre Adorato (Idamante, Idomeneo: Act 1, No.7)

7. Sol può dir (Agenore, Il rè pastore: Act 2, Scene 10)

8. Vedrommi intorno (Vedrommi intorno)

9. Misero! o sogno, K.431

10. Il mio tesoro (Don Ottavio, Don Giovanni: Act 2, No.22)

11. Fuor del Mar (Idomeneo, Idomeneo: Act 2, No.12)

12. Un’aura amorosa (Ferrando, Cosi fan tutte: Act 1, No.17)

13. In qual fiero contrasto — Tradito, schernito (Ferrando, Cosi fan tutte: Act 2, No.27)

14. Se all’imperio (Tito, La Clemenza di Tito: Act 2, No.20)