Hasse Opera Arias

Hasse Opera Arias

Launching his new recording contract with Decca Classics, critically-acclaimed countertenor Max Emanuel Cencic performs arias from the finest of Hasse s dramatic works.<br><br>From the exquisite delicacy of the aria di sostenuto to the fiery passion of the aria di bravura, Cencic s sensational performance brings Hasse s greatest works to a new audience, brilliantly fresh and with maximum effect.<br><br>Rokoko follows on from Cencic s incredibly well received Alessandro on Decca Classics. Critics from the world s leading press recognized the album s outstanding qualities: Gramophone described it as an essential purchase ; Opera News observed that Cencic commands the music totally , while Diapason awarded it Diapason de l or de l année and it also won recognition in the International Opera Awards in London.<br><br>Johann Adolf Hasse (1699 1783), known during his life as the father of music (il padre della musica) enjoyed fame throughout Europe in a career spanning six decades. One of the most well-known and prolific composers of the opera seria, around 70 of his dramatic works survive today.<br><br>For this new recording Cencic is accompanied by the superb Armonia Atenea under their internationally-renowned conductor, George Petrou<br><br>This programme of some of Hasse s finest dramatic works shines a spotlight on some remarkable music and the vocal and dramatic abilities of the performers; none more perfect for this repertoire than Cencic, Armonia Atenea and Petrou.