Since being first produced in 1649 at the Teatro dei Apostoli, Venice, the opera Orontea composed by Antonio Cesti enjoys changeless popularity. Listening to its aria “Intorno all'idol mio”, you are being gowned slowly by a tender melody as if being embosomed gently by a dearest beloved. All fans of Baroque operas will surely derive great pleasure from playing this charming piece.
Score of this delightful composition by Antonio Cesti is available for download here: Intorno all'idol mio from Orontea.