Hilary Summers
Hilary Summers is a Welsh lyric contralto. She was trained at Reading University, the Royal Academy of Music, and the National Opera Studio in London. She has performed on soundtracks such as The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Libertine, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. She has created roles for composers Péter Eötvös and Elliott Carter, and is known to have a close working relationship with Michael Nyman. She created the leading role of the Art Banker in Nyman's opera Facing Goya. In 2000 she performed the role of Mars in the first modern revival of Giovanni Legrenzi's La divisione del mondo at the Schwetzingen Festival. Her discography includes, for Chandos, Handel's Partenope and Semele. She sang the Sorceress in Dido and Aeneas at the Opéra-Comique (2008, William Christie).
Suite No. I
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 1, Overture - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 22, Behold the lamb of God - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 2, Comfort ye my people - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 23, He was despised - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 3, Ev'ry valley shall be exalted - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 24, Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 4, And the glory of the Lord - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 25, And with his stripes we are healed - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 5, Thus saith the Lord of hosts - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 26, All we like sheep have gone astray - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 6, But who may abide the day of His coming - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 27, All they that see him laugh to scorn - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 7, And He shall purify the sons of Levi - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 28, He trusted in God that he would deliver - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 8, Behold, a virgin shall conceive - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 29, Thy rebuke hath broken his heart - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 9, O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 30, Behold, and see if there be any sorrow - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 10, For behold, darkness shall cover the earth - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 31, He was cut off - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 11, The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 32, But Thou didst not leave his soul in hell - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 12, For unto us a child is born - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 33, Lift up your heads, O ye gates - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 13, Pifa - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 34, Unto which of the angels - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 14, There were shepherds abiding in the field - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 35, Let all the angels of God worship Him - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 15, And the angel said unto them - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 36, Thou art gone up on high - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 16, And suddenly there was with the angel - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 37, The Lord gave the word - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 17, Glory to God in the highest - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 38, How beautiful are the feet - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 18, Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 39, Their sound is gone out - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 19, Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 40, Why do the nations so furiously rage - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 20, He shall feed his flock like a shepherd - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 41, Let us break their bonds asunder - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. I: No. 21, His yoke is easy - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 42, He that dwelleth in Heaven - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 43, Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. II: No. 44, Hallelujah - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. III: No. 45, I know that my Redeemer liveth - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. III: No. 46, Since by man came death - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. III: No. 47, Behold I tell you a mystery - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. III: No. 48, The trumpet shall sound - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. III: No. 49, Then shall be brought to pass - Handel: Messiah -
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Messiah, HWV 56 Pt. III: No. 50, O death, where is thy sting? - Handel: Messiah -
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Circus Dinogad
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I Will Give My Love an Apple (Arr. for Voice, Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by Maarten Ornstein) - Circus Dinogad -
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Jig (Arr. for Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by David Faber) - Circus Dinogad -
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Oedipus, Z. 583: No. 2, Musick for a While (Arr. for Voice, Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by Mike Fentross & Maarten Ornstein) - Circus Dinogad -
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Chanson écossaise, M. A12 (Arr. for Voice, Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by David Faber) - Circus Dinogad -
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Peis Dinogad (Arr. for Voice, Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by Judith van Driel) - Circus Dinogad -
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Polska No. 745 (Arr. for Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by Maarten Ornstein) - Circus Dinogad -
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7 Deadly Sins: No. 1, Gluttony - Circus Dinogad -
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7 Deadly Sins: No. 2, Pride - Circus Dinogad -
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Pausanius, Z. 585: No. 1, Sweeter than Roses (Arr. for Voice, Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by Mike Fentross) - Circus Dinogad -
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7 Deadly Sins: No. 3, Avarice - Circus Dinogad -
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7 Deadly Sins: No. 4, Wrath - Circus Dinogad -
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77 Tears - Circus Dinogad -
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7 Deadly Sins: No. 5, Lust "The Cuckold's Lament" - Circus Dinogad -
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7 Deadly Sins: No. 6, Sloth - Circus Dinogad -
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7 Deadly Sins: No. 7, Envy - Circus Dinogad -
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Ar Lan y Môr (Arr. for Voice, Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by Maarten Ornstein) - Circus Dinogad -
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How Do I Loathe Thee - Circus Dinogad -
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Ye Sacred Muses - Circus Dinogad -
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My Lagan Love (Arr. for Voice, Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by Maarten Ornstein) - Circus Dinogad -
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Hubristic Hornpipe - Circus Dinogad -
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In Darkness Let Me Dwell (Arr. for Voice, Bass Clarinet, Theorbo & String Quartet by Mike Fentross) - Circus Dinogad -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11: Ouverture. Largo - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 3: Recitativo "Ma qual scampo al mio affanno?" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11: Gavotta. Allegro - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 3: Aria "T'amai, quant'il mio cor" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 1: Recitativo "Or che di negro ammanto" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 3: Recitativo "Chi mai creduto avria" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 1: Aria "Pugnerò contro del fato" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 3: Aria "Ti pentirai, crudel" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 2: Accompagnato "Oh notte! oh cara notte" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 4: Recitativo "Dunque colei, da cui" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 2: Cavatina ed Accompagnato "Notte, amica dei riposi" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 4: Duetto "Crudel, tu non farai" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 2: Recitativo "Ch'impedito è ogni passo" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 5: Recitativo "D'un sventurato amante" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 3: Recitativo "E tu cerchi fuggir? perfido, ingrato!" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 5: Aria "Pena tiranna" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 3: Aria "Non sa temere" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 6: Recitativo "Arresta, oh Prence!" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 4: Recitativo "Il crudel m"abbandona, e mi detesta" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 6: Aria "Se tu brami di godere" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act 1 Scene 4: Aria "Ah! spietato! e non ti muove" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 7: Recitativo "Ma, se questo non basta" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 5: Recitativo "Risveglian queste fiamme il mio coraggio" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 8: Recitativo "Amadigi, mio ben! deh! quando mai" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 5: Aria "Vado, corro al mio tesoro" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 8: Aria "Tu mia speranza" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 6: Recitativo "Deh! ferma, oh Dio! già penetrò la soglia" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 8 / 9: Recitativo "Ma qui il rival!" / "Cieli! Numi! soccorso, astri crudeli!" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 6: Aria "Agitato il cor mi sento" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 9: Aria "Affannami, tormentami" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 6: Sinfonia - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 10: Recitativo "Mi deride l'amante" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 7: Recitativo "Cieli, che fia? qual rumore improvviso" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 10: Aria "Desterò dall'empia Dite" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 7: Siciliana "Gioie, venite in sen" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act III Scene 1: Recitativo "Dove mi guida il fato mio tiranno?" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 7: Recitativo "In questo istante io provo' - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 7: Aria "È sì dolce il mio contento" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 7: Recitativo "Andiamo ora, mio ben, che più si tarda" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 7: Aria "Oh caro mio tesor" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 8: Recitativo "Cieli! Numi! che miro?" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 8: Aria "Io godo, scherzo e rido" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 9: Recitativo "Ferma, deh! ferma, oh Dio!" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act I Scene 9: Aria "O rendetemi il mio bene" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 1: Recitativo "Io ramingo men vado" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 1: Aria "Sussurrate, onde vezzose" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 1: Recitiativo "Numi! che veggio?" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 2: Recitativo "Svenne Amadigi dal suo duolo oppresso" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 3: Recitativo "Cieli! che sarà mai?" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act II Scene 3: Aria "S'estinto è l'idol mio" - Handel: Amadigi di Gaula -
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