Francesco Cavalli's opera "Giasone" premiered at the Teatro San Cassiano in Venice on January 5, 1649.
Performer Biography
Erin Helyard, the conductor and chamber organist for this recording, is also one of the Artistic Directors of Pinchgut Opera.
Recording & Production
This recording of "Giasone" was made live at City Recital Hall Angel Place on December 5, 7, 8, and 9, 2013.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pinchgut Opera aims to introduce Australian audiences to a "huge treasure trove" of Baroque operas by composers like Cavalli, Vivaldi, Monteverdi, Rameau, and Charpentier, which are rarely performed.
Recording & Production
Pinchgut Opera, the company behind this recording, started recording their productions for CD in 2002, originally with ABC Classics and now on their own label, Pinchgut Live.
Composition History
The libretto for "Giasone" was written by Giacinto Andrea Cicognini, who lived from 1606 to 1651.
