Megan Kahts, the mezzo-soprano on this album, began her musical training at age eight and made her concert debut at eleven with the Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Jeremy Joseph, the harpsichordist and conductor, is the organist of the Vienna Imperial Chapel, performing weekly Sunday mass with the Vienna Boys Choir and members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Historical Context
The 18th century focused on the vocal achievements of great singing stars, including sopranos like Faustina Bordoni and castrati like Giovanni Carestini, who were considered superstars.
Recording & Production
The Orchester Wiener Akademie's RESOUND cycle brings pieces of music back to their original locations in their original sound-world.
Recording & Production
The Orchester Wiener Akademie, founded in 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and is known for its historically informed performances.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Baroque singers, with their art of ornamentation, were co-creators of the works, not just interpreters, and were crucial to the composition of the parts written for their voices.
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