Philippe Jaroussky: Hamburger Elb' und Fluth
When opening the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg in early 2017, this countertenor drew on a deep engagement with composers central to the city's legacy—a cultural trove that powers this mix. Jaroussky doesn't just have a stratospheric range, he's a savvy actor as well; he can spin out ornamented lines, and he knows when to adopt a more unadorned style. His taste in baroque rarities is equally well-judged.