Simone Kermes: Colori d’Amore. Le Musiche Nove. Conducted by Claudio Osele (Sony Classical

THERE are so many sadly forgotten Baroque masterpieces that this CD is a joy to possess.

00:00, Fri, Oct 22, 2010

Simone Kermes: Colori d’Amore. Le Musiche Nove. Conducted by Claudio Osele (Sony Classical)

It is a frequently beautiful collection of gems extolling the sentiments of love in all its extremes.

The Leipzig-born dramatic coloratura soprano Simone Kermes is rightly called the Queen of the Baroque and her voice is a power force.

Scarlatti’s booming Ondeggiante agitato (Il prigioniero fortunato) all but makes the speakers rattle in a memorable world premiere recording.

Verdict: 3/5