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4.5
The opera Alessandro by Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)has some of the best arias composed by this german composer. Alessandro is sung by the great countertenor René Jacobs. This role has eight arias: three airas in the first act, two in the second one and three in the third one. These arias are all wonderful. For me, the best aria of Alessandro is "Risolvo abbandonar la bella che mi sprezza", very enjoyable. The complete opera lasts 3 hours and 27 minutes and doesn't end with a chorus, very usual in the haendelian operas, but with a duetto of Alessandro and Lisaura, that is sung by Isabelle Poulenard. Jean Nirouet as Tassile is a good countertenor and has a very bright voice. Guy de Mey sings very well his role, too.I highly recommend this CD'S SET and the price is very low for this great opera. Buy it!
