July 9, 2011

Baroque Arias Mix

Oh so Somber
I made this mix ages ago. I enjoy the very well-structured measure of Baroque music, yet sometimes I dread the numerous recitative in the company of the oh so somber basso continuo characteristic of operas at the time. Personally, I prefer listening to some Bach or Vivaldi when I study as I focus more, and my emotions don't stray too far from the desk as in the case of music in the Romantic period.

In this mix, you will get to hear two of my favorite artists - Cecilia Bartoli and Phillipe Jaroussky. I've heard people criticize the former for not having a strong voice and the latter for being too commercial. Frankly, my dear, I don't give a dime.

You can also check out my other jams here at 8track




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