Nicola Porpora, one of the first singing teachers of the Neapolitan school, debuted his opera Agrippina in Naples in 1708.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nicola Porpora's instrumental music, including these sonatas, reflects his vocal teaching mastery, with the cello and violin explicitly 'singing' like celebrated opera stars.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in March 2016 at Cappella Sclafani - Basilica San Francesco d'Assisi, Palermo, Italy.
Performer Biography
Adriano Maria Fazio, the cellist on this recording, won the Premio delle Arti in Italy and the Prix musical de l'Ambassadeur de Suisse en France et de la Fondation Royaumont in Paris.
Compositional Technique
The agile and melodious virtuosity of the first cello part in these sonatas was influenced by Nicola Porpora's exposure to Neapolitan cellists like Francischello Alborea and Francesco Supriano.
Critical Reception
These Sonatas by Nicola Porpora are rarely performed or recorded, but they contribute to documenting the rich Neapolitan cellist scene of the 18th century.
Composer Biography
Nicola Porpora's career involved intense competition with other prominent composers like Handel in London and Hasse in Dresden.
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