Collegium Aureum - Three Italian Cantatas

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Review by James Riley

Three Italian Cantatas by Collegium Aureum: A Timeless Slice of 1967’s Classical Goodness Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Three Italian Cantatas by Collegium Aureum—a gem from the golden age of vinyl that still packs a punch today. Released in 1967 on RCA Victrola (yes, good ol’ US soil), this album is like grandma’s lasagna: it might look simple at first glance, but once you dig in, layers of flavor explode all over your senses. And hey, with talent like Elly Ameling on soprano vocals and Gustav Leonhardt tickling the harpsichord keys, how could it not be? Let’s zoom in on two standout tracks that’ll stick to your brain like bubblegum under a desk. Track 2: Non Sa Che Sia Dolore First off, what kind of title is that? Sounds like something you’d mumble after stubbing your toe. But trust me, this cantata slaps. It opens with a sinfonia that feels like walking into an Italian villa where everyone's sipping wine and debating philosophy—or maybe just arguing about soccer. Hans-Martin Linde’s flute work here is buttery smooth, weaving through the strings like a cat sneaking past a room full of dogs. Then comes Elly Ameling’s voice—crisp, clear, and so expressive she could probably sell refrigerators if she sang jingles for them. The aria “Parti Pur” hits especially hard; it’s one of those moments where everything clicks perfectly, like finding money in old jeans or finally beating level five on Tetris. You don’t forget stuff like that. Track 3: Pensieri Notturni Di Filli Now, let’s talk dreamy vibes. This track sounds exactly how insomnia feels when you’re lying awake thinking about life choices. The recorder solo by Linde sets the mood—soft, haunting, and kinda melancholic, like staring out a rainy window while eating cold pizza. When Ameling joins in, though, things get real. Her phrasing is so natural it’s almost conversational, as if she’s whispering secrets directly into your ear. By the time the basso continuo kicks back in, you realize you’ve been holding your breath. Whoops! That’s some serious musical sorcery right there. --- So why does this album matter? Sure, it’s technically flawless, with every note placed precisely where it should be. But more than that, it’s got soul. These musicians weren’t just playing—they were feeling. It’s rare to find recordings from the ‘60s that sound this alive, like they’re happening right now instead of half a century ago. And honestly, isn’t it wild how music can teleport us across time and space? One minute you’re sitting in your living room scrolling TikTok, and the next you’re vibing with Baroque-era Italy via Germany via America. Music really is magic, folks. Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth and ask for proof of human creativity, hand them this record. Either they’ll leave us alone, or we’ll have the coolest intergalactic jam session EVER.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Recit.: Tuo Saver; Aria: Ricetti Gramezza7:09
Non Sa Che Sia Dolore (Cantata For Soprano, Flute, Strings And Basso Continuo BWV 209)
Ah, Che Troppo Ineguali (Cantata For Soprano, Strings And Basso Continuo)9:55
Sinfonia7:09
Pensieri Notturni Di Filli "Nei Dolce Dell' Oblio" (Cantata For Soprano, Recorder And Basso Continuo)8:34
Recit.: Non Sà Che Sia Dolore; Aria: Parti Pur10:08

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Catalog Numbers

VICS-1275

Labels

RCA Victrola

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Stereo

Credits

RoleCredit
FluteHans-Martin Linde
HarpsichordGustav Leonhardt
RecorderHans-Martin Linde
Soprano VocalsElly Ameling
ViolaJohannes Koch

Notes

Licensed by Harmonia Mundi, Germany

About Collegium Aureum

German chamber ensemble, founded by the label in 1962, and based in Köln until the mid 1990s. Dedicated to historically correct performances, it was led by as primus inter pares. Please use when only some members of the ensemble are credited. Please use when credited as a quartet.

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  • Bläsergruppe Des Collegium Aureum
  • Bläsergruppe des Collegium aureum
  • Collegeum Aureum
  • Collegium Aureum Auf Alten Instrumenten
  • Collegium Aureum Auf Original-Instrumenten
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  • Collegium Aureum Auf Originalinstrumenten
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  • Collegium aureum
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  • Consortium Aureum
  • Das Collegium Aurem
  • Das Collegium Aureum
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  • Das Collegium Aureum Auf Originalinstrumenten
  • Ensemble Instrumental Des Solistes Allemandes
  • Ensemble Instrumental Du Collegium Aurem
  • Instrumentenensemble Fritz Neumeyer
  • Integrantes Del Collegium Aureum Con Instrumentos Originales
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  • Quartett Collegium Aureum
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  • Sur Instruments D'époque
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  • The Collegium Aureum Ensemble Of Instrumental Soloists
  • Олденбургский Филармонический Оркестр
  • Филармонический Оркестр Под Руководством Ф. Майера

Aliases

  • Ensemble D'Instruments Anciens Harmonia Mundi

Members

  • Ingo Goritzki
  • Franz Lehrndorfer
  • Hans Deinzer
  • Edward H. Tarr
  • Jörg Demus
  • Jos van Immerseel
  • Wieland Kuijken
  • Klaus Storck
  • Barthold Kuijken
  • Sigiswald Kuijken
  • Reinhard Goebel
  • Hans-Peter Westermann
  • Dieter Vorholz
  • Wolfgang Neininger
  • Ruth Nielen
  • Doris Wolff-Malm
  • Gerhard Peters
  • Robert Bodenröder
  • Helmut Hucke
  • Klaus-Dieter Bachmann
  • Max Engel
  • Jann Engel
  • Günther Lemmen
  • Werner Mauruschat
  • Alfred Sous
  • Gerd Seifert
  • Heinrich Haferland
  • Franz Beyer
  • Johannes Koch
  • Ulrich Koch
  • Horst Beckedorf
  • Jan Reichow
  • Werner Neuhaus
  • Günter Vollmer
  • Gustav Leonhardt
  • Erich Penzel
  • Paul Breuer
  • Brigitte Seeger
  • Heinz Detering
  • Angelica May
  • Hans-Martin Linde
  • Reinhold Johannes Buhl
  • Franzjosef Maier
  • Rudolf Mandalka
  • Günther Pfitzenmaier
  • Harald Strutz
  • Hans-Georg Renner
  • Fritz Brodersen
  • Herbert Metzger
  • Georg Schmid
  • Susanne Lautenbacher
  • Helmut Finke
  • Fritz Neumeyer
  • Heinz Bähr
  • Anner Bylsma
  • Rudolf Ewerhart
  • Edith Salmen-Weber
  • Konrad Hünteler
  • Christian Schneider
  • Helmut Schmitt
  • Konrad Alfing
  • Günther Höller
  • Karlheinz Steeb
  • August Wenzinger
  • Walter Gerwig
  • Juliane Kowoll
  • Fritz Ruf
  • Heinz-Otto Graf
  • Kurt Christian Stier
  • Rolf Schlegel
  • Jean-Pierre Mathez
  • Ulrich Grehling
  • Alan Curtis
  • Christoph Brandt - Lindbaum
  • Günter Marx
  • Rudolf Schlegel
  • Ad Mater
  • Ralph Peinkofer
  • Walter Haupt
  • Detlef Hagge
  • Friedrich C. Krebs
  • Peter Mauruschat
  • Ilse Brix-Meinert
  • Wolfgang Meyer
  • Hans von Busch
  • Otto Steinkopf
  • Wilhelm Krumbach
  • Manfred Peters
  • Ilsebill Schellenberger
  • Arnold Mehl
  • Karl Peinkofer
  • Klaus Giersch
  • Ulrich Beetz
  • Hermut Gießer
  • Markus Hoffmann
  • Ferdinand Conrad
  • Heinrich Alfing
  • Gustav Kedves
  • Marcel Ketels
  • Klaus Ebach
  • Pieter Dolk
  • Klaus Botzky
  • Walter Lexutt
  • Kathleen Putnam
  • Adelheid Schäfer
  • Friedrich Held
  • Emil Hermann
  • Hans-Christian Stier
  • Ruth Danz
  • Hubert Crüts
  • Rainer Mauruschat
  • Willi Wendlandt
  • Kurt Federowitz
  • Eric Lynn Kelley
  • Heinz Lohan
  • Wilhelm Empt
  • Matthias Nakatan
  • Wolfgang Preissler
  • Andreas Sirch
  • Theo Kempen
  • Albrecht Mugdan
  • Bernhard Ratajczak
  • Klaus Richter
  • Elfriede Früh
  • Otto Winter
  • Hermann Heinemann

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Three Italian Cantatas* by Collegium Aureum, released in 1967, features a dream team of musicians. It includes the legendary harpsichordist Gustav Leonhardt and soprano Elly Ameling, both giants in the classical music world. What makes it special is how they brought Bach’s cantatas to life with such elegance. One highlight is the track *Non Sa Che Sia Dolore*, where the flute and soprano blend so beautifully it feels like you’re hearing a conversation from another time. Definitely worth a listen if you love baroque music!