And after two long acts of solo arias, when Handel finally gives us a duet, it seems like a path-breaking musical stroke.

He left many recordings of solo arias and complete operas.

Above all, the choruses reveal the strong influence of contemporary opera and concerto, and solo arias.

The solo arias (in Part II, alto, in VI and XV, soprano) are much more extensive than other Zelenka's Mass arias of the 1720s.

The so-called "Neapolitan" or "cantata" mass style also had much influence on 18th century mass composition with its short sections set as self-contained solo arias and choruses in a variety of styles.

The daughters' solo arias beautifully express their individual personalities.

L'arpa festante was an integrated musical drama with recitatives, solo arias, duets and a final chorus.

Each half included two groups of solo arias and one ensemble extravaganza.

One might call it the Woodstock of opera: 53 internationally known singers offering solo arias and duets outdoors over three nights in the 50,000-seat Prater stadium in Vienna.

Uncomplicated, pervasively musical treatments, with handsomely sung solo arias and duets.