Maria Cristina Kiehr, Caldara: In lagrime stemprato, from Maddalena

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In lagrime stemprato il cor qui cade, from the oratorio Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo, Antonio Caldara (c. 1700). Maria Cristina Kiehr, soprano. Maria's voice sounds especially suitable for Baroque repertoire, both because her natural voice is far more focused and precise than most singers today, and also because her extensive training included specialized vocal training with countertenor and voice coach René Jacob. Her vocal elements of focus and clarity appear to be similar to the contemporary descriptions of castrato voices.
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In lagrime stemprato il cor qui cade
Già s'elesse
per l'orme impresse
del tuo piè di seguir del ciel le strade.

My heart dissolves in tears, and sinks.
It has chosen here and now
to follow in Thy footsteps
the road to heaven.