Johann Adolf Hasse, born near Hamburg, traveled a path from the Baroque style of Alessandro Scarlatti to the Classicism of Joseph Haydn, making him a true European master of vocal music.
Recording & Production
This recording features world premiere recordings of several works and uses period instruments, with a pitch of A = 415 Hz and Werckmeister III temperament.
Composition History
Hasse set texts by Paolo Rolli, a leading figure of 18th-century European culture who also worked as a librettist for Handel, Porpora, and Bononcini in London.
Instruments
The transverse flute was one of the most popular instruments among amateur musicians in the 18th century, and Hasse composed more for the flute than for any other instrument.
Composition History
Many works on this album, including cantatas and arias, were designed for intimate performances in aristocratic homes rather than opera houses, allowing for experimentation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hasse maintained a continuous relationship with the cantata genre throughout his career, from his early days in Naples to his later years in Venice, often featuring Arcadian characters.
Instruments
The cello was highly valued by the Neapolitan School for its soloistic and expressive qualities, often considered to sound more like the human voice than any other instrument.
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