Tolomeo (2008)

"Tolomeo was the last opera Handel wrote for the Royal Academy of Music before the opera company dissolved in 1728. It is a fine opera that combines pastoral charm with some powerfully melodramatic scenes (such as the title-character’s stunning suicide scene “Stile amare” at the climax of Act 3; unbeknown to both him and the audience, the tempestuous Elisa has swapped the poison for a sleeping draught, so all ends happily). There is not a weak link in this superb cast, with all the singers perfect for the vocal and dramatic properties of their roles. All in all, this is a perfect Handel opera recording." (gramophone.co.uk)