Il Pomo d'Oro's new recording of Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto has been praised for its lived-in quality, thanks to the experience of live performances. The album features a fine supporting cast, including Sabine Devieilhe as Cleopatra and Jakub Józef Orliński as Cesare. Francesco Corti's harpsichord playing is described as 'resonant' and 'imaginatively decorated', adding to the drama on stage.
Il Pomo d'Oro's Giulio Cesare in Egitto album review
UKPulse Sport DeskA new recording of Handel's opera by period instrument band Il Pomo d'Oro has been praised for its lived-in quality and emotional risk-taking.
- The album features a fine supporting cast, including Sabine Devieilhe as Cleopatra and Jakub Józef Orliński as Cesare
- Francesco Corti's harpsichord playing is described as 'resonant' and 'imaginatively decorated'
- The album has been compared to Harry Bicket's recent recording on Linn
What this means for you: If you're a fan of Handel's opera, this new recording by Il Pomo d'Oro may be worth checking out.