Several pieces on this album, including Antonio Lotti's cantatas "Aurae lenes" and "Sacri amoris" and Antonio Caldara's instrumental introductions, are premiere recordings.
Album & Artwork
This album is titled "Triplo Antonio!" because it features music by three Baroque composers named Antonio: Antonio Lotti, Antonio Caldara, and Antonio Vivaldi.
Instruments
Antonio Vivaldi's "Nisi Dominus" features the viola d'amore, a viola-like instrument with five to seven gut strings and an equal number of sympathetic strings that give it a unique sound.
Performer Biography
la festa musicale, the North German baroque ensemble on this recording, was founded in 2014 and is known for its creative, cross-disciplinary concert formats and high artistic standards.
Historical Context
Around 1700, Venice, though in economic decline, was a cultural hub, famous for its opera and the first-class musical training offered by its four 'ospedali grandi'.
Performer Biography
Alex Potter, the countertenor on this recording, is praised for his 'ethereal tone and beautiful control' and takes a particular interest in seeking out lesser-known repertoire.
Composer Biography
All three composers on this album—Antonio Lotti, Antonio Caldara, and Antonio Vivaldi—were named after Saint Anthony and received musical training from Giovanni Legrenzi, a successful opera composer and choirmaster at San Marco.
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