Handel's Messiah, his most popular work today, was written when his Italian opera ventures were failing, and proceeds from its 1741 Dublin premiere were given to charity.
Composer Biography
Claudio Monteverdi, widely known as the first great opera composer, composed his opera Il Ritorno di Ulisse in Patria ('The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland') late in his career, as he was entering his seventies.
Recording & Production
The album was produced by Cris Law and executive produced by Ellia Chiou.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place at the Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel, CA.
Composer Biography
Vivaldi was one of the first musicians to earn an independent living from composition, publication, and touring, rather than relying on patronage from a wealthy benefactor.
Recording & Production
The mixing and mastering for the album were done at Allegro Studios in Burbank, CA.
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