France Star Philippe Jaroussky - Tickets On Sale

Philippe Jaroussky
'This is how the great castrati of the 18th century sounded'
Gramophone

SYDNEY 19, 20, 24, 26, 27 Feb 2010 ON SALE TODAY 11 January
MELBOURNE 1, 2 Mar 2010 ON SALE 18 January


YouTube hit Philippe brings to life the great castrati superstars of the baroque

"The great castrati of the baroque era like Farinelli and Senesino were superstars like Madonna and Bono" says Paul Dyer, the Brandenburg's Artistic Director. "They were celebrities with mass appeal whose voices and personalities entertained and fascinated their generation."

"In the last twenty years, two men singing as countertenors rather than castrati - have become huge stars whilst bringing the hits of the castrati back into the spotlight," says Paul,

"One is the great Andreas Scholl. The other is one of the biggest stars of the new generation of classical artists, French singer Philippe Jaroussky. Philippe has been famously described as having "the tone of an angel and the virtuosity of the devil".

Charismatic, virtuosic and handsome, Philippe has attained the stature of a pop star in his native France where his recordings have gone gold.

As a relative newcomer, he was named French Opera Singer of the Year, beating out some of opera's biggest stars and a YouTube clip of his performance at those awards is fast approaching a million views.

(www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zQX2XqAE8c)

"Philippe's Australian debut was made with the Brandenburg in Sydney in 2007 and was a sell out season. I'm thrilled that he returns in 2010 for Vivaldi Olympia, which opens our 21st anniversary season."

Before he arrives in Australia for these concerts, Philippe will fulfill
one of his dreams by sharing the stage with two of his great role models Cecelia Bartoli and Andreas Scholl. They will perform together in concert performances of Handel's Julius Caeasar with Les Arts Florrisants in Paris.

Philippe Jaroussky's latest CD
is La dolce fiamma: Forgotten castrato arias
Released in November 2009.
Virgin Classics 5099969456404

Vivaldi Olympia

Philippe Jaroussky countertenor, guest soloist (FRANCE)

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Paul Dyer artistic director / harpsichord

Torelli Sinfonia a 4 in C Major for 4 trumpets, G 33
Vivaldi Aria Mentre dormi amor fomenti from L'Olimpiade, RV 725
Vivaldi Aria Gemo in un punto e fremo from L'Olimpiade, RV 725
Handel Concerto Grosso Op 6 No. 7, HWV 325
Handel Recit & Aria Dove sei? from Rodelinda, HWV 19
Handel Aria Vivi tiranno from Rodelinda, HWV 19

INTERVAL
Veracini First movement from Concerto otto in D Major (1712)
Handel Recit & Aria Scherza Infida from Ariodante, HWV 33
Vivaldi Concerto ripieno in A Major, RV 158
Vivaldi Aria Vedro con mio diletto from Il Giustino, RV 717
Handel Battaglia from Rinaldo, HWV 7
Handel Aria Or la tromba from Rinaldo, HWV 7


SYDNEY City Recital Hall, Angel Place ON SALE 11 January
Fri 19, Sat 20, Wed 24, Fri 26, Sat 27 February @ 7pm
Tickets range from $25 (under 30) to $130.00. Booking fees apply.
BOOKINGS:
City Recital Hall Box Office (02) 8256 2222 or www.cityrecitalhall.com.au
Brandenburg Box Office (02) 9328 7581 or www.brandenburg.com.au


MELBOURNE Melbourne Recital Centre ON SALE 18 January
Mon 1, Tues 2 March @ 7.30pm
Tickets range from $45 (under 30) to $120.00. Booking fees apply.
BOOKINGS:
Melbourne Recital Centre (03) 9699 3333 or melbournerecital.com.au


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SOURCE: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra