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Francesca Caccini - Cosí perfida Alcina

by Magnificat

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José Lemos, countertenor & Katherine Heater, harpsichord - Caccini/Così perfida Alcina 01:46
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Text & English Translation Così perfida Alcina, Con mentita beltade D’un’ ingannevol volto Credi tener sepolto Tra’ tuoi nefandi ardori, Quel fior d’ogni guerriero, Quel invitto Ruggiero Eletto a riportar si chiari allori? Così terra, che vane Sian le promesse mie, l’alta Donzella, E della stirpe gloriosa e bella Non usciranno i destinati eroi? Nò, nò, s’io son Melissa, Faro contenti à pieno, O fida Bradamante, i desir tuoi, Simulerò l’aspetto Dell’Affricano Atlante, Della perfida Amante, Farò noto à Ruggiero il volto, e l’arte; Così l’indegne spoglie Di servitù lasciva à terra sparte, Farò, ch’egli s’invoglie, A seguir l’honorate opre di Marte, Preghi, e sospir intanto Sparga fiumi di pianto L’ingannatrice Maga, et omicida, Che da’ raggi di gloria anima accesa Indarno alletterà bellezza infida. Thus, treacherous Alcina, with the false beauty of a deceitful countenance, through your nefarious lust, you believe you can entomb that flower of all warriors, the invincible Ruggiero, destined for such greatness? Thus do you seek to nullify my promises to the noble lady, that from her fair and glorious lineage the destined heroes will not be brought forth? No, no! as I am Melissa I will fully satisfy your wishes, O faithful Bradamante; I will feign the appearance of the African Atlante, and make known to Ruggiero the true face and deceits of his perfidious lover. Thus the unworthy refuse of such lascivious service will be laid bare; I will re-awaken in him the desire to follow the honorable works of Mars; and while the deceiving, murderous sorceress may pray, may sigh, may shed rivers of tears, his soul, kindled by rays of glory will in vain be tempted by her treacherous beauty.

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A live recording from Magnificat's performance of Francesca Caccini's La Liberazione di Ruggiero, October 18, 2009 in San Francisco.

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released August 18, 2010

Boby Borisov, engineer

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For 20 years Magnificat has explored the emotionally charged music of the 17th Century, each season bringing together an assembly of internationally recognized musicians to present innovative programs that inspire the imagination. With dramatic flair and sensitivity to historical context, Magnificat imbues each concert with an infectious joy and a delight in musical make-believe. ... more

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