Handel: Twenty Sonatas, Op. 1

Too hot to Handel!

Advantages: Fleming is sublime, well sung throughout
Disadvantages: Live recording is slightly noticeable in places

Despite being one of the most prolific composers of opera and very successful in his own time, Handel operas have remained largely neglected in the operatic repertoire until fairly recently with the Handel revival that began in the '60s. Because of this, if you're looking for recordings of Handel operas there are often not too many to choose from and to my knowledge there are only 3 recordings available of Alcina: one with Joan Sutherland in the title role, one with Renee Fleming, and one with Arleen Auger. I am eagerly awaiting the release this month of another recording with Joyce DiDonato in the title role - possibly an unorthodox choice as a mezzo soprano, but one of my favourite singers. Alcina tells the story of a sorceress (Alcina herself) who seduces every man who dares to set foot on her island. However, Alcina is fickle ...

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Twenty out of Ten

Advantages: Great album, solos, melodies
Disadvantages: None

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Chopin's Dream - Eternal Sonata PS3

Advantages: Easy to learn, helpful in game tutorial, and various endings
Disadvantages: No PS3 trophies, Limited multiplayer. Expensive game compared to Xbox 360 prices.

Eternal Sonata PS3 I finally got my hands on a copy of this game. Even though it was released on Xbox 360 back in 2007 before PS3's release which was the beginning of 2009. Found it to be a colourful world between reality and fantasy and based around the famous composer Frederic Chopin just before he dies from Tuberculosis at the age of 39, even though Chopin looks about 18 in the game to be honest. Its very child like game with no scenes of blood or swearing. Has an easy tutorial section at the beginning of the game so you can learn what functions to use and how easy to use with the joypad. You get to meet various people and how they play apart in Chopins dream world and become apart of his companies in his dreamworld. Introduction The last dying days of Frederic Chopin the famous composer who is dying from ...

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