This new album featuring two rising star countertenors Carlo Vistoli and Hugh Cutting. Accompanied by Les Arts Florissants, conducted by William Christie, the program centers Baroque arias and duets for two altos by composers such as Monteverdi, Caldara, Bononcini, and Vivaldi. The album’s release marks a significant milestone in Cutting’s career, following his recognition as the first countertenor to win the prestigious Kathleen Ferrier Award in 2021 and his inclusion in the BBC New Generation Artists.
Nei Giardini d'Amore: Baroque Arias For Two Alti
I first learned of Hugh Cutting while preparing for an interview with fellow British countertenor Iestyn Davies, an early supporter. I am fascinated by Cutting’s flamboyant (for a former choral scholar) tone quality and athletic articulation of coloratura, on display in the Vivaldi cantata “Cessate, omai cessate.” He’s an ideal match for another exciting young artist Carlo Vistoli in duets which are a pure pleasure to hear. I eagerly await Cutting’s debut solo album.
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