Inspiring handling of rivalry in this Handel and Porpora duality

Inspiring handling of rivalry in this Handel and Porpora duality

'Bridelli showcases both Handel and his operatic opponent Porpora with impressive agility'

Freya Parr

Published: May 29, 2019 at 11:54 am

'Bridelli's strong mezzo voice provides fine advocacy for Porpora's long lyrical lines, especially in 'Nume che reggi' and in the drama of 'Dolce è su queste', a richly accompanied recitative'

Duel – Porpora and Handel in London Handel: Tolomeo, HWV 25; Ariodante – excerpts; Alcina – excerpt; Catone in Utica – excerpt Porpora: David e Bersabea; Polifemo – overture; arias from Arianna in Naxo, Calcante e Achille, Polifemo, Mitridate Giuseppina Bridelli (mezzo-soprano); Le Concert de l’Hostel Dieu/Franck-Emmanuel Comte Arcana A 461 65:50 mins

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Freya Parr

Digital Editor and Staff Writer, BBC Music Magazine

Freya Parr is BBC Music Magazine's digital editor and staff writer, editing and writing on all styles of music across both the website and print magazine. She has also written for titles including the Guardian, Circus Journal, Frankie and Suitcase Magazine, and runs The Noiseletter, a fortnightly arts and culture publication. Freya's main areas of interest and research lie in 20th-century and contemporary music. She's a regular sea shanty singer, folk obsessive and occasional flautist, pianist, organist and musical theatre director.
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