CPO Handel: Almira - Boston Early Music Festival Opera CD

Experience the very first opera by George Frideric Handel with this exceptional recording of Almira, Queen of Castile. Performed by the Boston Early Music Festival, this production features a sumptuous ensemble known for excellence. This award-winning group has previously earned prestigious honors including the Grammy, the German Record Critics Annual Prize, and the Echo Klassik. This recording brings a high level of artistry to Handel's early work. Hungarian soprano Emoke Barath leads the cast in the title role of Almira. She is joined by a group of professional singers who regularly perform in the most famous opera houses and concert halls across the world. The plot is a freely invented story designed for fine entertainment, making it a perfect addition to any classical music collection. This CD offers a rare look at the beginnings of one of history's greatest opera composers through a world-class performance.