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Accademia dell'Arcadia, Roma 1710: Baroque Masterpieces of a Secret Society

6/30/2015, 32 Tracks, 1:12:29

Featuring

  • Sabrina Frey
  • Fiorenza De Donatis
  • Andrea Rognoni
  • Marco Frezzato
  • Philippe Grisvard
  • Vincent Flückiger
  • Bret Simner
  • Naoki Kitaya
  • Alessandro Scarlatti
  • Ignazio Sieber
  • Arcangelo Corelli
  • Giuseppe Valentini
  • Giovanni Battista Bononcini
  • Benedetto Marcello

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Historical Context

In the late 17th century, Italy was a battleground between the Enlightenment and the Vatican, which even led to temporary prohibitions of opera performances.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

Queen Christina of Sweden, after abdicating and converting to Catholicism, moved to Rome in 1655, where she became a patron of the arts and commissioned works from composers like Alessandro Scarlatti and Arcangelo Corelli.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

Several works on this album, including pieces by Giuseppe Valentini and Giovanni Battista Bononcini, are world premiere recordings.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The Accademia dell'Arcadia was founded in Rome in 1690 by a group of literati who were previously members of the 'Accademia Reale,' established by Queen Christina of Sweden.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The continuo instrumentation on this recording is full, using harpsichord, cello, theorbo, baroque guitar, violone, and organ, to achieve a rich and varied sound, as was customary in Baroque Italy.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album title, "Accademia dell'Arcadia - Roma 1710," refers to a secret society of literati and musicians in Rome, founded in 1690.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

The Accademia dell'Arcadia's emblem is a panpipe, and its artistic ideals include simplicity, moderation, beauty, elegance, and natural feelings.

Source: Booklet

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