The opera 'La finta savia' was a collective effort, with young Filiberto Laurenzi collaborating with several other composers.
Recording & Production
The harpsichord used in this recording is a 1996 copy by Roberto Livi of a 17th-century Neapolitan instrument attributed to Onofrio Guarracino.
Composer Biography
Filiberto Laurenzi, a composer featured on this album, was a teacher and manager for Anna Renzi, considered the first diva in opera history.
Compositional Technique
The arias for Aretusa, the main role in 'La finta savia', were composed by Filiberto Laurenzi to showcase the singer's virtuosity, often using dance rhythms like the saraband.
Composition History
The famous final duet 'Pur ti miro' from 'L'incoronazione di Poppea' may have been composed by various composers, including the youthful Filiberto Laurenzi.
Composition History
The opera 'L'incoronazione di Poppea', long attributed to Claudio Monteverdi, is now thought to be a collective work by a group of musicians including Filiberto Laurenzi.
Composer Biography
Domenico Gabrielli, a composer on this album, worked in Venetian theatres and contributed to emancipating the cello from a mere accompanying role by composing solo works for it.
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