Così amor mi fa languire

Featuring

Andreas Linos
Anne-Sophie Honoré
Benjamin Narvey
Sam Crowther
Julia Wischniewski
Anonymous

Giacomo Carissimi
Luigi Rossi
Giuseppe Tricario
Bellerofonte Castaldi
Alessandro Stradella

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Composition History

This new aesthetic gave rise to forms like opera, sonata, and the cantata, with the cantata being the most prolific during the Baroque period.

Compositional Technique

The Italian cantata of this period, unlike opera, focuses less on action and more on the sensitive expression of human emotions.

Interpretation

Performers of this repertoire must immerse themselves in the words and music, as the non-theatrical nature of the pieces requires a deep understanding of the composer's choices.

Album & Artwork

This album aims to present previously unrecorded pieces from this period, comparing works by major composers like Luigi Rossi, Giacomo Carissimi, and Alessandro Stradella with those by anonymous or lesser-known authors.

Recording & Production

The recording was made from September 24 to 27, 2022, in the barn of the National Museum of Port-Royal des Champs in Magny-les-Hameaux.

Composition History

Love is the primary subject of these cantatas, with the singer acting as narrator, protagonist, or both within a single piece.

Historical Context

In the late 16th century, a musical revolution in Italy led to a new style, characterized by monody and continuo, and a focus on expressing human feelings.