Sophie Daneman is definitely one of my favourite Handel performers; her recordings of Theodora and Acis and Galatea are particularly special. While I think the magic of her phrasing is best displayed in English language pieces (and Lieder), Daneman does some very special things in this Aria such as accentuating the sighing motifs in this piece which heightens the erotic nature.
Sophie Daneman
Nicholas McGegan
Festspiel Orchester Göttingen
2006
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