The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome was unique for having permanent instrumentalists in its music chapel, unlike other Roman churches where only the organist was regularly salaried.
Compositional Technique
Many of Mannelli's Trio Sonatas, including ten out of twelve in Op. 3, feature a 'Canzone' movement characterized by a virtuosic fugato style, often placed in the middle of the Sonata.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Saint Francis Church in Trevi, Italy, between March 24-27, 2022, with a diapason of 415 Hz.
Composer Biography
Carlo Mannelli, the composer of these Trio Sonatas, began his career as a singer at age ten, known by the nickname 'Carluccio' in Rome.
Compositional Technique
Mannelli's compositional style is described as 'eccentric' compared to his contemporaries, with an irregular alternation of slow and fast movements in his Sonatas.
Composition History
Mannelli's Op. 3, dedicated to Prince Domenico Rospigliosi, was published in 1692, but there is no documentation of him serving as a musician at Rospigliosi's court.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Giardino di Delizie, founded in 2014 by artistic director Ewa Anna Augustynowicz, is a female Baroque Ensemble based in Rome.
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