G. F. Händel Scherza, infida Philippe Jaroussky countertenor

8 January 1735 Ariodante was performed in Haymarket Theatre in London. Carestini sang the title role, and was rewarded with a succession of glorious arias. The battle between Carestini and Farinelli had started. Philippe Jaroussky countertenor Le Concert d Astrée Emmanuelle Haïm conductor Virgin Classics Carestini The story of a castrato. EMI Records Photo s taken by Hendrik Kerstens br, br,