Here we see both sides of the coin with the soprano lamenting the pain of separation and the bass rejoicing that being so far apart there is less pain… This is a wonderful duetto da camera in Duet – recit – aria – recit- aria – duet format. One for each and the two duets surrounding all.
Editor: James Sanderson

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The tempestuous meeting of Tirsi and Dorinda. ‘Your eyes are the cause of my suffering…but I will always be faithful…’ In Duet – Recit – Duet format with both duets virtuosic for the singers.

Source: 1721 edition in the British Library

Range (soprano): c – g’

Range (alto): G – d

Editor: James Sanderson

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The two duetti da camera from the 1721 edition ‘Cantate e Duetti dedicati alla Sacra Maestà di Giorgio Rè della Gran Bretagna’

Pietoso Nume Arcier (2 altos & continuo)
Luci barbare spietate (soprano, alto & continuo)

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Editor: James Sanderson

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Dorinda and Aldimira are bemoaning the infidelities of their lovers, Tirsi and Aminta. Luckily they have each other to spur on their suit. In duet (largo et affettuoso) – recit – duet (allegro) format.

Source:1721 edition in the British Library

Range (both): b flat – d’

Editor: James Sanderson

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