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"Bester Jungling" Mozart's Der Schauspieldirektor
Two divas battle against one another in a bid to impress the impresario Frank for a role in his new production. Mademoiselle Silberklang sings the extravagent aria Bester Jungling..
[Recorded on 19th November 2021 at the Royal Northern College of Music with pianist Tim Kennedy]
"Piangero la sorte mia" Handel's Giulio Cesare
Cleopatra has fallen in love with Cesare whom she now believes to be dead.
Her army have also lost the battle against Tolomeo, leaving Cleopatra to mourn both her loss and her fate.
[Recorded on 19th November 2021 at the Royal Northern College of Music with pianist Tim Kennedy]
"Frere Voyez" Massenet's Werther
At the start of Act 2, fifteen year old Sophie naively encourages Werther to cheer up and enjoy the sunshine.
Werther is in love with Sophie's older sister Charlotte, but she is already married to Albert.
[Recorded on 2nd December 2021 at the Royal Northern College of Music with pianist Tim Kennedy]
"My Heart Leaps Up" Britten's Albert Herring
Miss Wordsworth, the local village teacher, presents Albert with The Book of Martyrs at the May Queen festival.
Her enthusiasm is mostly directed at the vicar Mr Gedge, whom she fancies.
[Recorded on 2nd December 2021 at the Royal Northern College of Music with pianist Tim Kennedy]