Struggling souls

“Anime in lotta” is a recital for countertenor dedicated to the most intense arias by Händel and Vivaldi. The protagonist is Nicolò Balducci, who interprets a journey through heroism, torment and conflicting passions, highlighting the theatrical and expressive power of baroque singing. Performed on historical instruments, with a chamber ensemble, the programme enhances the dialogue between voice and instruments and is designed for both theatrical and concert contexts.

Virtuosity, pathos and theatricality come together in “Anime in lotta”, a recital for countertenor dedicated to the most intense and passionate arias by Georg Friedrich Händel and Antonio Vivaldi, two giants of European Baroque theatre. The protagonist of this musical journey is Nicolò Balducci, a young Italian countertenor of extraordinary sensitivity and stage presence, already appreciated for his refined timbre and communicative power.The programme, built around a selection of arias from oratorios and operas by the two composers, highlights the many facets of Baroque vocal expression: heroism and fragility, revenge and forgiveness, faith and inner torment. What emerges is a…