Andréanne Paquin, Anna Stegmann & Andrea Friggi - Serenate Napoletane (2013)

Tracklist

01. Sovra carro stellato: Sinfonia
02. Sovra carro stellato: Recitative: Sovra carro stellato
03. Sovra carro stellato: Aria: Care mura felici
04. Sovra carro stellato: Recitative: Filli, mio ben
05. Sovra carro stellato: Aria: Se l'affetto nel tuo core
06. Sovra carro stellato: Recitative: Ma gia dal mar
07. Sonata No. 1: I. Andante
08. Sonata No. 1: II. Allegro
09. Sonata No. 1: III. Largo
10. Sonata No. 1: IV. Andante
11. Sonata No. 1: V. Allegro
12. Di Pausilippo: Sinfonia
13. Di Pausilippo: Recitative: Di Pausilippo
14. Di Pausilippo: Aria: Adorate luci belle
15. Di Pausilippo: Aria: Amarilli mia speme gradita
16. Di Pausilippo: Aria: Son morto al contento
17. Di Pausilippo: Recitative: O martirio crudel
18. Sonata (Concerto No. 23) in C Major: I. Adagio
19. Sonata (Concerto No. 23) in C Major: II. Fuga
20. Sonata (Concerto No. 23) in C Major: III. Adagio
21. Sonata (Concerto No. 23) in C Major: IV. Allegro
22. Riposa, o bella: Sinfonia
23. Riposa, o bella: Recitative: Riposa, o bella
24. Riposa, o bella: Aria: Io sol vagante
25. Riposa, o bella: Recitative: Io so che spargo
26. Riposa, o bella: Recitative: Riposa e'l bel tesoro
27. Riposa, o bella: Aria: Ch'io qui d'intorno
28. Sonata No. 9: I. Allegro
29. Sonata No. 9: II. Canzone: Presto
30. Sonata No. 9: III. Adagio
31. Sonata No. 9: IV. Allegro

In the 17th century, an astonishing stream of compositions poured out of Naples, and Neapolitan composers and performers enjoyed extraordinarily high reputations all over Europe. One of the most important occasions in Neapolitan musical life were the so-called Spassi di Posillipo, open-air festivals on the Neapolitan shore. The nobility enjoyed vocal serenades and instrumental music played from boats by the most famous performers of the time.

The programme of this CD reflects the musical traditions of these events, whereby lesser-known composers are also introduced to the 21st-century audience: the central focus is on cantatas and serenatas of Antonio Farina. His passionate love songs show the various "affects" of Southern baroque music and can surely be counted among the most beautiful songs of the time. The incredible technical skills and virtuosity of the Neapolitan school is showcased by none other than Alessandro Scarlatti, one of the greatest Neapolitan masters. In addition, the CD also presents music by Pietro Marchitelli, a colleague of Scarlatti in the Real Cappella.

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