The album focuses on the soprano and tenor duo, a musical format rarely used in the first half of the 18th century due to the prominent role of castrato voices.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Handel, a genius of the 18th century, is considered an expert on the complexities of the human psyche, with his music often exploring themes of unfulfilled or impossible love.
Recording & Production
This album is a co-production between Capella Cracoviensis, the ensemble performing on this recording, and Festival Castell de Peralada.
Historical Context
The Baroque period (17th and 18th centuries) is highlighted as a time when musical tension was particularly favored, with form and content closer to passion than to logic.
Interpretation
Capella Cracoviensis, the ensemble featured on this recording, performs on period instruments.
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