Classical Opera continue their Mozart recording cycle with Il Re Pastore - a youthful work that shines with the richness of it's orchestration, inexhaustible melodic inspiration and dazzlingly ingenious score. Founded in 1997 by conductor Ian Page to explore the works of Mozart and his contemporaries, Classical Opera performs with it's own acclaimed period-instrument orchestra, Due to the high quality of it's performances, imaginative programming and ability to discover and nurture outstanding young singers, the company has attracted considerable critical and public recognition.

Tracklist:

Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Overture: Allegro
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Overture: Andante Grazioso
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Overture: Presto
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 1: Recitative, "Vieni, Signor" (Arbate, Sifare)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 2: Recitative, "Se A Me S’unisce Arbate" (Sifare, Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 2: No. 1, Aria, "Al Destin, Che La Minaccia" (Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 3: Recitative, "Qual Tumulto Nell’alma" (Sifare)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 3: No. 2, Aria, "Soffre Il Mio Cor Con Pace" (Sifare)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 4: Recitative, "Sin A Quando, O Regina" (Farnace, Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 5: Recitative, "Ferma, O Germano" (Sifare, Farnace, Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 6: Recitative, "All’ire Freno, Principi, Olà" (Arbate,
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 6: No. 3, Aria, "L’odio Nel Cor Frenate" (Arbate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 7: Recitative, "Principe, Che Facemmo!" (Farnace, Sifare, Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 7: No. 4, Aria, "Nel Sen Mi Palpita" (Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 8: Recitative, "Un Tale Addio, Germano" (Farnace, Sifare)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 8: No. 5, Aria, "Parto: Nel Gran Cimento" (Sifare)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 9: Recitative, ”eccovi In Un Momento Sconvolti” (Farnace, Marzio)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 9: No. 6, Aria, ”venga Pur, Minacci E Frema” (Farnace)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 10: No. 7, Marcia, Maestoso
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 10: No. 8, Cavata, "Se Di Lauri Il Crine Adorno” (Mitridate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 10: Recitative, ”tu Mi Revedi, Arbate” (Mitridate, Ismene, Arbate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 11: Recitative, ”su La Temuta Destra” (Sifare, Mitridate, Farnace,
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 11: No. 9, Aria, ”in Faccia All’oggetto” (Ismene)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 12: Recitative, ”teme Ismene A Ragion” (Mitridate, Arbate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 13: Accompanied Recitative, ”respira Alfin, Respira” (Mitridate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 1, Scene 13: No. 10, Aria, “quel Ribelle E Quell’ingrato” (Mitridate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 1: Recitative, “questo È L’amor, Farnace” (Ismene, Fa
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 1: No. 11, Aria, “va, L’error Mio Palesa” (Farnace)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 2: Recitative, “perfido, Ascolta” (Ismene, Mitridate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 3: Recitative, “eccomi A’ Cenni Tuoi” (Aspasia, Mitridate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 4: Recitative, “respiro, Oh Dei!” (Aspasia, Sifare, Mitridate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 4: No. 12, Aria, “tu Che Fedel Mi Sei” (Mitridate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 5: Recitative, “che Dirò? Che Ascoltai?” (Sifare, Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 6: Recitative, “alla Tua Fede Il Padre, Sifare, Applaude” (Arbate)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 7: Recitative, “oh Giorno Di Dolore!” (Aspasia, Sifare)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 7: Accompanied Recitative, “non Più, Regina” (Sifare, Aspas
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 7: No. 13, Aria, “lungi Da Te, Mio Bene” (Sifare)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 8: Accompanied Recitative, ”grazie Ai Numi Partì” (Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 8: No. 14, Aria, “nel Grave Tormento” (Aspasia)
Mitridate, Re Di Ponto, K. 87 (74a), Act 2, Scene 9: Recitative, “qui, Dove La Vendetta Si Prepara” (Mitridate, Isme

UPC: 635212043325
Label: Signum Classics
Release Date: 10.9.15
Format: CD

Classical Opera - Il Re Pastore K. 208 (2 CD)