ARNO RAUNIG - SOPRANIST
Why Sopranist? The timbre of Arno Raunig's voice is not that of a counter-tenor, it is more like that of the trained Castrati singers of the baroque period. His vocal range is very great, and can adapt to both delicate pianissimo and hard, aggressive Fortissimo. In crescendos Raunig can combine the power of a tenor with the range of a soprano, yet can sing lower alto also with comfort.
This remarkable voice can be found on Campion Cameo 2003 "Castrato Arias and Motets" but D I Music are also able to offer two independently produced CDs where Arno Raunig sings to piano accompaniment:
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CAFFA CD 001 Arno Raunig, Sopranist
Giulio Caccini - Amarilli Porpora - Alto Giove Giacomelli - se non ti moro a lato
and 11 other arias: Monteverdi, Gluck, Pergolesi, Handel etc.
PRICE: £11.50 plus postage (see order information page for details)
CAFFA CD 002 Farinelli Arias
9 extended operatic arias known to have been in the repertoire of Farinelli, including an astounding virtuoso performance of Farinelli's "showstopper" aria SON QUAL NAVE from ARTASERSE.
FARINELLI ARIEN
Arno Raunig, sopranist . Paul Weigold, piano
Riccardo
Broschi (1698-1756) "Ombra fedele anchio":Arie des
Dario aus der Oper Idaspe
Geminiano Giacomelli (1692-1740) "Mancare Dio mi sento"
:Arie des Farnaspe aus der Oper Adriano in Siria
Nicolo Porpora (1686-1768) "Dall'amor piu sventurato":
Arie des Orfeo aus dem Pasticcio Orfeo
Nicolo Porpora (1686-1768) "Alto Giove" : Arie des Acis
aus der Oper Polifemo
Carlo Broschi Farinelli (1705-1782): Al dolor che vo
sfogando"
Johann Adolf Hasse (1699-1783) "Per questo dolce
amplesso" Arie des Arbace aus der Oper Artaserse
Carlo Broschi Farinelli (1705-1782) "Che chiede? Che
brami?": Arie der Nice, Ainlage zu Nicolo Confortos La Danza
Johann Adolf Hasse (1699-1783) "Pallido il sole": Arie
des Artabano aus der Oper Arteserse
Ricardo Broschi (1698-1756) "Son qual nave ch'agitata":
Arie des Arbace, Einlage zu Hass Oper Artaserse
Farinelli ( 1705 - 1782) was a vocal phenomenon of his time - technically the most accomplished singer of his days with a vocal range of more than three octaves, described by Handel as a 'singing machine'! Arno Raunig has a similar vocal range. He started his career as a soloist in the Vienna Boys' Choir. This collection of songs provides a show case for Raunig's exceptional talent. A beautiful disc.
PRICE: £11.50 plus postage (see order information page for details)