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February 12, 2026
Handel: Sosarme album review
Opéra Royal de Versailles/Angioloni (Château de Versailles Spectacles)Doubling as vocalist and conductor, Angiolini is joined by fine singers in this rarely recorded late work. Giacomo Nanni’s sonorous ‘Fra l’ombre e gl’orrori’ is a particular highlight
TL;DR
- Sosarme, a Handel opera premiered in 1732, is infrequently recorded and performed.
- A new performance by Opéra Royal de Versailles, conducted by Marco Angioloni, aims to showcase the work's emotional depth and arias.
- Key vocal performances include Rémy Brès-Feuillet as Sosarme, Sarah Charles as Elmira, Nicolò Balducci as the rebellious son, Éléonore Pancrazi as the wife, and Giacomo Nanni as the counsellor Altomaro.
- Giacomo Nanni's rendition of "Fra l’ombre e gl’orrori" is highlighted for its vocal suppleness and power.
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