Cavalli's sacred works show a 'providentially anti-historical' revolution of sacred language, using the modern concertato style to express feelings and 'affections' from the text.
Composition History
Cavalli's first opera, 'Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo', premiered in 1639 at the San Cassiano theatre, which was the first public opera house in Europe.
Recording & Production
This recording has not been manipulated, equalized, or dynamically altered to respect the natural sound perspective and depth.
Composer Biography
Cavalli followed Federigo Cavalli, the podestà of the Venetian Republic, to Venice in 1616 and joined the chapel of San Marco Basilica, where Claudio Monteverdi was director.
Composer Biography
Francesco Cavalli adopted his name as an homage to his patron, Federigo Cavalli, after his first opera premiered.
Composer Biography
Francesco Cavalli, born in Crema in 1602, began his musical career as a boy singer in his hometown's cathedral.
Composition History
Cavalli's sacred music collection, 'Musiche Sacre', from which these pieces are taken, was published in Venice in 1656.
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