Giovanni Carestini (1700- c. 1760 was a castrato singer most famous for his long collaboration with Georg Friedrich Händel. Roles like Ruggiero in Händel's Alcina were tailored to his voice. [2] However, he also performed works by Leonardo Vinci, Christoph Willibald Gluck and Johann Adolph Hasse.[1]
Giovanni Carestini | |
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 Giovanni Carestini, 18th-century painting of singer of that time | |
| Born | Giovanni Maria Bernardino Carestomo 13 December 1700 Filottrano |
| Died | 1760 (aged 59–60) Filottrano |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1719 – 1758[1] |
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According to various sources, his voice started out in the soprano range and evolved to become a contralto during his career. His cadenzas were wildly imaginative.[3]
Johann Adolph Hasse – Händel's competition – had to say: "Wer Carestini nicht gehört hat, weiß nicht, was absolut vollkommener Gesang ist." (Who hasn't heard Carestini doesn't know absolute vocal perfection.")
The parts that Händel wrote for him provide an insight about the many qualities Carestini must have had: exceptional breath control, great flexibility over a range of two octaves, and equal eloquence in all registers.[3]
Giovanni Carestini in Philippe Jaroussky's discography
Solo Albums/Recital albums
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Videos
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Concert programs
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Complete list of musical numbers originally sung by Giovanni Carestini
This listing only contains the musical pieces performed and/or recorded by Philippe Jaroussky.
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References
[1]"Giovanni Carestini". Hmongwiki. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.</ref> }}
Further Reading
"Senesino". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
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