Credits:

Mine Sadako

Description:

This is a collection of arias by Alessandro Scarlatti by Sadako Mine, a leading scholar of Italian song. The fact that arias are now performed as recital pieces independent of opera is largely attributed to the Neapolitan school of musicians, including A. Scarlatti, who continued to explore their possibilities. These are some of the masterpieces that established an era of Italian opera. In addition to Sadako Mine's excellent performance, the piano and harpsichord are by Henriette Puig-Roger. This is a truly elegant performance by a keyboard player who can be said to represent France, having been presented with the "Preludes" by Messiaen and awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government. ［Comment courtesy of Fontec.]