Cavalli: Giasone [HMX2901282.84] Michael Chance, Gloria Banditelli, Catherine Dubosc, René Jacobs, Concerto Vocale

Cavalli: Giasone [HMX2901282.84] Michael Chance, Gloria Banditelli, Catherine Dubosc, René Jacobs, Concerto Vocale
Classical | EAC APE+CUE+LOG | 3CD/978MB | Covers+Booklet | RS.com

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Cavalli: Inventor of Hollywood? Monteverdi, in typical Renaissance fashion, believed that his operas could be a revival of the tragedy as it was known to the Greeks. His student and sometime collaborator, Cavalli agreed. And further believed that the new art form could make a lot of money as well. So in his operas he developed the popular ideal of the "tragedy with a happy ending". His Giasone is a perfect example - and a lot of fun. In this version of the mythical tale Medea gets a boyfriend and, just for fun, a dunking in the Mediterranean. There are comic characters, romantic interludes, "serious" moments, everything the mass audience of the time longed for: a lively mix of Euripides and Xena, Warrior Princess. While Monteverdi may have "invented" the Opera, Cavalli made it popular, and in the process may have invented Hollywood. This recording presents great performances of his lovely music and is true to the baffling libretto. Nearly four hours is a lot of listening but will be well-rewarded. R. Holmes, Amazon.com

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