Mayr / Horak / Simon Mayr Chorus & Ensemble Arianna In Nasso CD

The Bavarian-born composer Simon Mayr spent his compositional life in Italy, spreading the influence of Viennese classicism whilst himself being influenced by prevailing Italian models. His cantata Arianna in Nasso (Ariadne on Naxos) was written for the leading soprano Isabella Colbran, who was later to marry Rossini. Her virtuosity inspired Mayr, and his cantata is a stirring example of vivid nature writing, refined pathos, and joyous celebration. Franz Hauk and the Simon Mayr Chorus and Ensemble are the world's leading Mayr exponents and their recordings have received the highest critical acclaim.

1. Sinfonia 2. Misera! Al Sonno in Preda 3. Larve Terribili 4. Coll'empia L'infido 5. Marcia 6. Dal Confine Ove Lieta L'aurora 7. Si, Compagni, Quel Nume 8. Il Fatal Fragor Dell'armi 9. Giove Del Lungo Errar Questa E la Meta 10. Non Temer 11. Le Passate Vicende 12. Del Bromio Dio - Che Vedo! 13. Abbi, Arianna, Omai Di Tanti Lai - Deh! Benefico Nume 14. Troppo Oppresso 15. D'arianna E Di Lieo