In his younger years, Mozart was fiercely in love with the young Mannheim star singer Aloysia Weber (he was later to marry her sister Constanze). He tailored concert and interlude arias for her, which showed off the amazing qualities of her voice to best advantage. American coloratura soprano Cynthia Sieden follows in the footsteps of this 18th century prima donna, superbly accompanied by the superb Orchestra of the 18th Century conducted by Frans Brüggen.
Works:
•Mozart: Ah se in ciel, benigne stelle, K538
• Mozart: Alcandro, lo confesso - Non so d'onde viene, K294
• Mozart: Mia speranza adorata... Ah, non sai qual pena, K416
• Mozart: Nehmt meinen Dank, ihr holden Gönner!, concert aria K383
• Mozart: No, che non sei capace, K419
• Mozart: Popoli di Tessaglia! - Io non chiedo, eterni Dei, K316
• Mozart: Vorrei spiegarvi, oh Dio! K418