Opera arias (2017)

Graun certainly gave his sopranos a good workout, but the effect of the 11 arias makes for an exhausting listen. The fiery sinfonia from Rodelinda offers an all too brief respite, the playing of Concerto K?n bristling with excitement and plenty of heavy lute-strumming. I?d welcome a recording of a complete opera by Graun but there are times when this operatic recital is simply too much.|