Sances's vocal writing demands agility, and he composed fine examples of passaggi and affetti, which were normally improvised, as he himself was considered a 'man of singular artistry'.
Recording & Production
The recording was made in the church of Sart-lez-Spa from June 9 to 12, 2009, with Manuel Mohino responsible for sound engineering and artistic direction.
Composer Biography
Sances joined the Imperial Chapel in Vienna as a tenor in 1637, serving emperors Ferdinand II, Ferdinand III, and later Leopold I.
Instruments
The album features historical instruments, including a theorbo by Klaus T. Jacobsen (2002), triple harps by Reiner Thurau (2002 and 2006), and a lirone by Marco Salerno (2001).
Composer Biography
Giovanni Felice Sances, a brilliant and prolific composer, was born in Rome around 1600, with both his father Orazio and brother Lorenzo also being singers.
Composer Biography
Sances became vice-Kapellmeister in 1649 and then Kapellmeister twenty years later, succeeding Antonio Bertali, and was the best-paid singer in the Imperial Chapel.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sances developed a highly personal and innovative musical language, known for his unequalled melodic talents and natural harmonies.
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