Credits:

Jeanine De Bique

Description:

The main concept of the album MIRRORS is the female protagonist. It juxtaposes a deep intimacy with Handel's arias with arias of related characters from Handel's contemporary operas. Album concept creator and musicologist Yannis François says of the "MIRRORS" album, "The listener can experience the different appearances of the same character, as if looking through a broken mirror." The songs are composed with rich contrasts and variety, thanks to Janine de Beeck's extraordinary ability, and combined with her colorful voice, the result is an enchanting experience for the listener. François said: "In producing this album, I have used a lot of my own experience and knowledge of the music. François said, "In producing this album, Beak's possibilities were endless! The female characters on the album are ultimately rewarded with tenacity, forgiveness, and love, despite their difficult destinies.I felt infinite empathy and awe, and felt it was my mission and opportunity to be a voice in the lives of these heroines from across the centuries... (Janine de Beeck / excerpts from the liner notes)The album MIRRORS explores human relationships with a stimulating approach, allowing the listener to enjoy familiar songs while being surprised, delighted, and discovering new music. This is another feat made possible by Beek's rich cultural background in response to baroque music. Japan Publishing and Trading Co.

Tracklisting:

1.Cesare e Cleopatra~Act 1. Tra le procelle assorto
2.Giulio Cesare in Egitto~Act 2. Che sento? Oh Dio!
3.Giulio Cesare in Egitto~Act 2. Se pieta di me non senti
4.Agrippina~Act 1. L'alma mia fra le tempeste
5.Germanicus~Act 1. Rimembranza crudel
6.Partenope~Ouverture
7.Rodelinda, Regina de' Longobardi~Act 2. Ritorna, oh caro e dolce mio tesoro
8.Rodelinda, Regina de' Langobardi~Act 1. L'empio rigor del fato
9.Deidamia~Act 3. M'hai resa infelice
10.Achille In Sciro~Act 3. Chi puo dir che rea son io
11.Partenope~Ouverture
12.Alcina~Act 3. Mi restano le lagrime
13.L'Isola d'Alcina~Act 3. Mi restano le lagrime