Mozart: An Italian Journey

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It's a fiercely taxing selection...In technical terms, and particularly in his outstandingly idiomatic Italian enunciation, Ovenden proves complete master of his chosen repertory...For some tastes,... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 27th Jun 2011
Catalogue No: SIGCD251
Label: Signum
Length: 67 minutes

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

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

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

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

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

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

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

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

Mozart: Se vicendo (Il rè pastore: Act 2, Scene 4)

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

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

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

Mozart: Sol può dir (Il rè pastore: Act 2, Scene 10)

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

Mozart: Vedrommi intorno (Idomeneo: Act 1, No.6)

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

Mozart: Misero! O sogno…Aura che intorno spiri, K431

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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

Mozart: Il mio tesoro intanto (from Don Giovanni)

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

Mozart: Fuor del mar ho un mar in seno (Idomeneo)

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

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

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

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

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

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

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Jeremy Ovenden, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jonathan Cohen

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

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October 2011

It's a fiercely taxing selection...In technical terms, and particularly in his outstandingly idiomatic Italian enunciation, Ovenden proves complete master of his chosen repertory...For some tastes, his vibrant voice may lack traditional Mozartian mellifluousness. But for its artistic use, and for the close partnership Ovenden achieves with the OAE under Jonathan Cohen, I have only admiration.

October 2011

Ovenden has an attractive voice with bright, ringing overtones which in many ways is well suited to Mozart's music. His easy agility is ideal for the tricky semiquavers in Don Ottavio's 'Il mio tesoro', and neither his low notes nor upper register show the least strain.

Awards Issue 2011

Ovenden's singing and characterisations are always satisfying...The Viennese operas are represented by Ferrando's two most popular arias, which are sung lithely and played beautifully, especially by the OAE's uncredited woodwind...this recital is intelligent and refreshing.

September 2011

Idomeneo's aria finds the tenor sailing through its testing scalework...Cohen and the OAE are well in the picture. Everything seems to proceed at a suitable tempo. The clear recording is welcome, as are the texts and translations.

17th July 2011

A most imaginative idea: 13 tenor arias from Mozart’s Italian operas, arranged chronologically...Maybe Ovenden’s attractive, bright tenor is a little light for Idomeneo’s magnificent Fuor del mar, but his rhythm, diction and easy flexibility of voice are exemplary.

17th July 2011

The fine tenor Jeremy Ovenden, who has sung most of the major Mozart roles all over Europe and is resident in la bella Italia, sings with an engaging commitment to these joyous creations...accompanied with customary style by Jonathan Cohen and the glorious Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. A delightful selection.

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