The Cappella Civica di Trieste, an ancient institution whose last three directors composed the music on this album, was founded in 1538.
Recording & Production
Most works on this album were originally for choir and organ, but conductor Rita Susovsky arranged many for a larger instrumental ensemble while maintaining fidelity to the original writing.
Composer Biography
Marco Sofianopulo (1952-2014), another featured composer, was a pianist, organist, and composer who directed the Cappella Civica di Trieste for 28 years, significantly boosting its artistic and musicological activities.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composers featured on this album combine respect for tradition with openness to post-conciliar liturgical dictates, using both Latin and Italian.
Compositional Technique
Marco Sofianopulo's compositional style, influenced by his Greek origins, often features a highly chromatic language with explicit references to Mediterranean and Oriental folklore.
Composer Biography
Giuseppe Radole (1921-2007), one of the composers on this album, was a priest, organist, musicologist, composer, and choir director who led the Cappella Civica di Trieste from 1968 to 1986.
Performer Biography
Rita Susovsky, the conductor of Gruppo Incontro, founded the ensemble and has had an extensive career as a pianist, opera singer, and vocal professor, performing internationally.
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