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It's already a tradition: at the opening of the Innsbruck Festival there's a baroque opera rediscovery. This time it is "L' Idalma overo Chi dura la vince" - "Idalma, or Whoever perseveres wins" by Bernardo Pasquini. Competing against Alessandro Scarlatti, Pasqini composed his "Idalma" in the Roman Carnival of 1680. It is about marital fidelity and steadfast love: themes that were already a favorite of Italian noble houses in the 17th century, and Bernardo Pasquini was, after all, in the service of the Roman Borghese family for over forty years. Together with Giovanna Barbati, conductor and artistic director of the Festwochen Alessandro de Marchi has created a new version of the work, which has been forgotten for some 350 years, based on the composer's own handwriting. This version dispenses with lengthy musical repetitions and instead scores with a fireworks display of affects: brilliant arias full of expressivity and power, instrumental richness, sweeping ensembles and a sensitive musical design that takes full account of the permanent change of affects and dramatic situations.
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“… If you love Baroque opera, you’d be cuckoo not to give Pasquini a try!”
Ralph Locke – American Record Guide – March/April 2023
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“A thoroughly successful rediscovery of a forgotten opera by Bernardo Pasquini.”
Dr Juergen Schaarwaechter – Klassik.com – 30 December 2022
“… The zesty performance seldom declines an opportunity to throw in the kitchen sink, including clattering percussion for good measure whenever comic servants are involved…”
David Vickers – Gramophone magazine – January 2023
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