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

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. . 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.