JOHANN ADOLPH HASSE (1699-1783): Didone abbandonata.

Description: Although his later works are Classical-flavored, this 1742 opera seria, written to celebrate the birthday of Hasse's employer, is in the finest, late baroque style, combining Handelian drama with the instrumental virtuosity of Vivaldi. Libretto and translations available on-line. Theresa Holzhauser (mezzo), Flavio Ferri-Benedetti, Valer Barna-Sabadus (countertenors), Magdalena Hinterdobler (soprano), Hofkapelle München; Michael Hofstetter.