SKU: 2030851735

Handel / Wakim / Boston Early Music Festival Vocal: Handel: Acis & Galatea - COMPACT DISCS

Sale price$33.29 Regular price$36.99
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $9.25 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 26 - Oct 1

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Handel / Wakim / Boston Early Music Festival Vocal: Handel: Acis & Galatea - COMPACT DISCSTitle: Handel: Acis & Galatea Artist: Handel Wakim Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Label: Cpo Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 761203787722 Genre: Classical, Opera Operetta Release Date: 2016 01 08 Number of Discs: 2 CPO's previous release with the soloists and ensembles of the Boston Early Music Festival was awarded two prestigious prizes. The recording of Charpentier's opera La Descente d'Orphe aux Enfers and La Couronne de Fleurs received

Title: Handel: Acis & Galatea
Artist: Handel / Wakim / Boston Early Music Festival Vocal
Label: Cpo Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 761203787722
Genre: Classical, Opera/Operetta
Release Date: 2016-01-08
Number of Discs: 2

CPO's previous release with the soloists and ensembles of the Boston Early Music Festival was awarded two prestigious prizes. The recording of Charpentier's opera La Descente d'Orphée aux Enfers and La Couronne de Fleurs received the Grammy Award for the Best Opera Production in February 2015 and recently won the Klassik-Echo 2015, again for the Best Opera Recording of the Year. Prior to this double success, other productions by cpo and BEMF had been nominated for Gramophone Awards. In the category of the Best Opera Production these were Ariadne by Johann Georg Conradi and Thésée and Psyché by Jean-Baptiste Lully. In addition, Thésée and Psyché received nominations in the category honoring Baroque Vocal Works. Now the American ensemble has joined forces with successful soloists like Aaron Sheehan and Teresa Wakim for our production of Handel's opera Acis and Galatea in the version of 1718, which was composed for the landed estate of the Earl of Carnarvon and does not recycle music from the earlier version. Both Acis and Galatea and the cantata Sarei troppo felice heard here represent decisive turning points in Handel's career. The Italian cantata came at the beginning of the one and half decades spent by Handel in the service of various patrons. Acis and Galatea marks the highpoint of this phase and therefore, like the cantata before it, clearly renders recognizable the musical means available to him in the private ensembles of his employers. Moreover, Acis and Galatea contains the musical and textual seeds of the English oratorio, which after 1742 completely supplanted opera compositions.

Tracks:
1.1 Act I: Sinfonia
1.2 Act I: Oh, the Pleasures of the Plain
1.3 Act I: Accompagnato: Ye Verdant Plains
1.4 Act I: Aria: Hush, Ye Pretty Warbling Quire
1.5 Act I: Aria: Where Shall I Seek the Charming Fair
1.6 Act I: Recitative: Stay, Shepherd, Stay
1.7 Act I: Aria: Shepherd, What Art Thou Pursuing
1.8 Act I: Recitative: Lo! Here My Love
1.9 Act I: Aria: Love in Her Eyes Sits Playing
1.10 Act I: Recitative: Oh! Didst Thou Know the Pains of Absent Love
1.11 Act I: Aria: As When the Dove
1.12 Act I: Duet: Happy We!
1.13 Act II: Wretched Lovers
1.14 Act II: Accompagnato: I Rage!
1.15 Act II: Aria: O Ruddier Than the Cherry
1.16 Act II: Recitative: Whither, Fairest, Art Thou Running
1.17 Act II: Aria: Cease to Beauty to Be Suing
2.1 Act II: Aria: Would You Gain the Tender Creature
2.2 Act II: Recitative: His Hideous Love
2.3 Act II: Aria: Love Sounds Th'alarm
2.4 Act II: Aria: Consider, Fond Shepherd
2.5 Act II: Recitative: Cease, Oh Cease, Thou Gentle Youth
2.6 Act II: Trio: The Flocks Shall Leave
2.7 Act II: Accompagnato: Help, Galatea
2.8 Act II: Mourn, All Ye Muses
2.9 Act II: Aria: Must I My Acis Still Bemoan
2.10 Act II: Recitative: 'Tis Done
2.11 Act II: Aria: Heart, the Seat of Soft Delight
2.12 Act II: Galatea, Dry Thy Tears
2.13 Sarei Troppo Felice
2.14 Se Al Pensier Dar Mai Potro
2.15 Clori, Schernita Clori
2.16 Giusto Ciel Se Non Ho Sorte
2.17 Ah! Che Un Cieco Ho Per Guida

Audio Sample:
All soundclips are provided by Tidal and are for illustrative purposes only. For some releases, the tracks listed may not accurately represent the tracks on the physical release.
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 2030851735

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.6 ★★★★★
Based on 27 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
G
Verified Purchase
GD
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 1
Wouldn’t recommend these sandals.
I was really excited to try the Steve Madden Women's Wafer Heeled Sandals, but unfortunately, I’m disappointed with the quality. The sandals look great in photos, but when I received them, I noticed that the materials felt cheap and not as durable as I expected from a brand like Steve Madden. The straps are stiff, and they rubbed against my skin, causing discomfort after only a short amount of time. The fit also wasn’t great — they felt a bit tight, especially around the toes, which made them hard to wear for longer periods. While the heel height is cute, the overall construction doesn’t seem to provide enough support, which made walking in them less comfortable than I anticipated. For the price, I expected better quality and comfort. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend these sandals.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
A
Verified Purchase
Andi
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect black patent leather heel
Size: 6.5, Color: Black Patent
Definitely go up an entire size in these. I used to work at Steve Madden and can tell you with 100% confidence if you're ever buying one of their heels with a pointier toe, you need to go up an entire size or your foot is going to suffer. These are a perfect "high" stiletto, they're definitely not low and I wouldn't say they're a breeze to walk in unless you're used to heels. I will vouch for how comfortable they are though given the height and the shape - they're as comfortable as a heel like this could be for sure! If you have skinnier ankles, definitely recommend punching an extra hole in the strap.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
P
Verified Purchase
Pamela
Houston, US
★★★★★ 4
toe strap is tewww tight
Size: 8, Color: Black
I love the look of these heels, they’re super classy, elegant, simple, and most importantly I chose these because of the small platform at the base of the heel for a less painful experience. The onlyyyyyy issue I have is that the toe strap is so close to the front and tight (as you can see)!! I got the correct size but wish I didn’t have to stretch them out (which is almost impossible because that leather is stiff). The shoe is not very bendable but I personally like it because the shoe is sturdy.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
L
Verified Purchase
LensP
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 2
Poor Quality for the Cost !!! Dissatisfied
Disappointed Durability. I love these heels they are very comfortable looks good with just about any color outfit . However, my heart ripped in pieces after 3 months with limited wear they began to lift and fall apart . I’m very dissatisfied with the cost & poor quality slippers I received. I wish I could actually returned it but couldn’t due to the 30 days return policy.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026
B
Verified Purchase
Blair Bear
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Steve Madden must have
Size: 7.5, Color: Black
You can’t go wrong with any Steve Madden shoe to be honest. These are sexy yet sturdy. Nice thin versatile heel. Strap length is good for any size ankle really
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2025

recommand products