Giovanni Cesare Netti, a prominent composer in 17th-century Naples, studied at the Conservatorio della Pietà dei Turchini and became master of the Cappella del Tesoro di San Gennaro.
Recording & Production
Many pieces on this album, like some on Jakub Józef Orliński's previous solo albums, are world-premiere recordings, unearthed through period research.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "BEYOND," reflects the idea that the music resonates beyond its own time, remaining relevant and vibrant today.
Compositional Technique
Netti's compositional style, described as "pathos-rich" by poet Baldassarre Pisani, is characterized by alternating highly melodic arias with dissonant, chromatic laments or virtuosic pieces with sudden changes.
Interpretation
The album aims to create the experience of a live concert, featuring direct sequences between pieces, improvised instrumental transitions, and a logical flow of atmospheres and themes.
Composition History
Netti's opera L'Adamiro was first performed in 1681 in Naples and then reprised in Palermo in 1682, with significant revisions, for a wedding.
