Alan Curtis
Alan Curtis was a trailblazing American harpsichordist, conductor, and Baroque music specialist renowned for breathing new life into forgotten operatic gems. Born in 1934, he founded the ensemble Il Complesso Barocco in the 1970s, becoming a leading figure in historically informed performances of works by Handel, Vivaldi, Gluck, and their contemporaries. His recordings – like the fiery *Clérambault: Orphée* or dramatic *Handel Giove in Argo* – blended scholarly rigor with theatrical flair, resurrecting rare scores with vibrant energy. Curtis’s passion for vocal drama shone through projects like *Drama Queens*, showcasing Baroque heroines, and his Handel aria collections. A meticulous yet adventurous musician, he left an enduring legacy before his passing in 2015, leaving behind a treasure trove of recordings that keep these works blazing.
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