Ensemble Zenit - Legrenzi: Canto & Basso, Vocal & Instrumental Music (2020) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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01. Sonata la foscari a 2, Op. 2
02. Canzon di Tarquinio Merula
03. Acclamationi divote, Op. 10 X. Plaudite vocibus
04. Hodie collentatur coeli a 2
05. Ricercari a quattro, a cinque, e a sei, Op. 3 I. Ricercare Sesto. Con due sogetti.
06. 18 Sonatas, Op. 2 IX. La colloreta' a 2
07. Mottetti a 2 voci IV. Ave regina coelorum a 2
08. 18 Sonate da organo di varii autori VII. Del colonna di Bologna
09. Acclamationi divote, Op. 10 XI. Suspiro domine
10. 18 Sonatas, Op. 2 VII. La donata' a 2
11. 18 Sonate da organo di varii autori II. Pollaroli di Venezia
12. Harmonia d'affetti devoti, Op. 3 XI. Albescite flores a 4


Giovanni Legrenzi (1626-1690) was an Italian composer of opera, vocal and instrumental music. He held several important posts as court musician and Maestro di Cappella in Ferrara, Mantua, Bologna and finally Venice, where he was appointed at the prestigious San Marco.

This new recording presents Sonatas and Motets for solo voices (alto and tenor) played by organ, cornetto and baroque trombone. The use of these brass instruments is in the tradition of Castello, Cima and Fontana. In addition we hear works by contemporaries Merula, Battiferri, Pollarola and Colonna. The use of the brass instruments lends a special festive character to these highly attractive, melodious compositions.

Played by Ensemble Zenit, specialized in this particular repertoire, and alto Isabella di Pietro and tenor Roberto Rilievi. The booklet notes are written by an Italian musicologist.

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