Chamber cantatas served as a testing ground for new ideas and a way for composers to express their true feelings, unlike more conventional opera commissions.
Performer Biography
Philippe Jaroussky, the countertenor and conductor on this album, previously dedicated three full albums to Antonio Vivaldi's works.
Compositional Technique
The cantatas on this album are specifically chosen for their string quartet accompaniment, making them closer in style to opera.
Historical Context
The secular cantata, also known as cantata da camera, originated in the 17th century and was a very popular genre in the 18th century.
Composition History
The album features two world-premiere recordings of cantatas titled 'La Gelosia' by Nicola Porpora and Baldassare Galuppi, both based on a text by Pietro Metastasio.
Interpretation
Philippe Jaroussky finds performing these cantatas in public a joy because they are complete works, offering a more satisfying experience than operatic arias out of context.
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