This is the first complete and unabridged recording of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s operatic masterpiece, as well as the world-premiere recording on period instruments, undertaken by the critically acclaimed 2010 production from the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music, known as the “Bayreuth of Baroque Opera”.

In his all too brief career, Pergolesi - who died in 1736 aged only 26 - set the course for 18th century opera. His works, especially L’Olimpiade, which was first performed in 1735, introduced a new and sentimental tone to the opera stage.

Based on one of the most popular subject matters of opera seria, Pergolesi’s masterpiece L’Olimpiade offers a drama of love and intrigue coupled with highly virtuosic singing.

Performing are Italian conductor Alessandro de Marchi, one of the most sought-after Early Music specialists, and a stunning cast of top-league international Baroque singers.

Cast:
- Raffaella Milanesi: Aristea
- Ann-Beth Solvang: Argene
- Olga Pasichnyk: Megacle
- Jennifer Rivera: Licida
- Martin Oro: Alcandro
- Jeffrey Francis: Clistene
- Markus Brutscher: Aminta