The four song books by Isabella Colbran offer the choice of a harp or piano accompaniment, reflecting a common practice of the period, especially in the French repertoire.
Composition History
The four books of Canzoncine ou Petits Airs Italiens by Isabella Colbran were composed between 1805 and 1809, before her marriage to Gioacchino Rossini and her career as an opera prima donna.
Compositional Technique
Isabella Colbran's compositions are typical of chamber music for amateurs, featuring short, melodious, through-composed arias with both Italian and French texts.
Composer Biography
Isabella Colbran, the composer and singer on this album, was born in Madrid and received her initial musical education from her father, Juan Colbran, a violinist in the Capilla Real.
Composer Biography
Isabella Colbran was appointed as a court singer by the Queen of Spain from 1803 to 1808.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Chiesa di San Girolamo in the Certosa of Bologna, where Isabella Colbran and Gioacchino Rossini's parents are buried.
Composer Biography
Isabella Colbran became a member of the Accademia Filarmonica of Bologna on November 21, 1806, a title that appeared on her later song collections.
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