Arias (Selected)

George Frideric Handel

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson / Harry Bicket / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

early 2000s

Top choice. A gorgeous disc that is a great vehicle for Hunt-Lieberson's beautiful tone, depth, heartfelt expression, intelligence, and control. Her 'Ombra mai fu' is beautifully controlled and delicate.

Kathleen Ferrier / Malcolm Sargent / London Symphony Orchestra

late 1940s Mono recording.

A beautiful Handel collection. Ferrier's large voice fills the speakers. Her 'Ombra mai fu' is 'beautifully, just really drawn out, very dignified and eloquent and with humanity just pouring out.'