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The esteemed Australian conductor Richard Bonynge has spent a lifetime unearthing vocal treasures the world had lost or thought it had outgrown. In his latest venture, Cherry Ripe, he has gathered enchanting pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries that will captivate us all. Featuring Australian soprano Deborah Riedel, the program includes many pieces never before recorded. Some of the composers, such as Arne, Cimarosa and J.C. Bach are seldom performed; others, like Storace, Zingarelli and Crescentini are virtually forgotten. Yet, when hearing such delightful songs and arias as ‘The Nightingale’ and the title track ‘Cherry Ripe’, it is hard to fathom the neglect of such music. Whatever history’s verdict, this tuneful collection will appeal to all lovers of melody.   

 

With an outstanding contribution from Arcadia Lane Orchestra, it is difficult to imagine this fascinating journey into the musical byways being more persuasively presented. This is another excellent release in The Richard Bonynge Edition and a fine companion to Bonynge and Riedel’s Power of Love, an exploration of British operatic arias.     

Deborah Riedel Biography

Richard Bonynge Biography

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