Classical new release - Harmonia Mundi UK Distribution

Label: Pan Classics
File Under: Classical/Chamber
music
Catalogue No: PC10287
Barcode: 7619990102873
NORMAL Price
Format: 1 CD
Packaging: digipack
Andréanne Paquin [soprano]
Anna Stegmann [solo recorder]
Ensemble Odyssee
Andrea Friggi [harpsichord, direction]
FARINA: Serenate Napoletane
Vocal and instrumental music from 17th- and 18th-century Naples
Ensemble Odyssee
Antonio FARINA: Sovra carro stellato, Serenata a voce sola con violini
Pietro MARCHITELLI: Sonata I
Antonio FARINA: Di Pausilippo, Cantata a voce sola con violini
Alessandro SCARLATTI: Concerto XXIII di flauto, violini e basso
Antonio FARINA: Riposa, o bella, Serenata a voce sola con violini
Pietro MARCHITELLI: Sonata IX
RELEASE DATE
3RD JUNE 2013
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.