The 15 arias in Francesca Campana's collection frequently use chromaticism for expressive purposes, and while strophic form is common, she also makes different choices for sonnets and madrigals.
Composer Biography
Francesca Campana's biographical information is scarce, but she was related to Luigi Rossi, a famous early 17th-century Roman composer, through her marriage to his younger brother, Giovan Carlo Rossi.
Performer Biography
Francesco Tomasi, the artistic director, began studying the lute at age 13 and has performed in famous concert halls across Europe, including the Musikverein in Vienna.
Historical Context
In 17th-century Rome, opportunities for women to study composition were limited unless they were 'daughters of art' like Francesca Caccini or Barbara Strozzi, or of high social rank.
Composition History
Francesca Campana's collection, 'Arie a una, due, e tre voci', published in Rome in 1629, was the first printed collection in Rome to feature music exclusively by a single female composer.
Recording & Production
This recording by Ricercare Antico is the first to feature the music of Francesca Campana, whose works have remained unknown in the discography until now.
Composer Biography
Francesca Campana, born around 1610 in Rome, lived and worked continuously in the papal city, as indicated by the name 'Romana' on her collection's title page.
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