L’Amante Bugiardo – Barbara Strozzi (ca. 1640–1650, Op. 2/10) (audio)

Recorded live in concert. L’Amante Bugiardo (The Lying Lover) is one of Strozzi’s witty and intense arias from her Op. 2 collection (mid-17th century). With sharp text and biting irony, the piece contrasts deceptive declarations of love against a backdrop of emotionally charged continuo accompaniment. Performed by: Sarah Hawkey, soprano Elliot Figg, harpsichord Composer: Barbara Strozzi (1619–1677) #BarbaraStrozzi #BaroqueCantata #EarlyMusic #LiveClassicalMusic #ClassicalVoice