Il Giardino Armonico, the period instrument ensemble on this album, was founded in 1985 and is led by Giovanni Antonini.
Performer Biography
Giovanni Antonini, the conductor of Il Giardino Armonico, is a founder member of the ensemble and has led it since 1989.
Instruments
The percussion used includes a 10' tom-tom from Kolberg Factory and LP large wooden maracas.
Instruments
The harpsichord used in this recording is a German harpsichord (8'8'4') made by Matthias Kramer in 2007, modeled after Christian Zell (1728).
Performer Biography
Anna Prohaska, the soprano on this album, made her debut at the Komische Oper at 18, the Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin at 23, and with the Berliner Philharmoniker at 24.
Album & Artwork
The album "Serpent & Fire" features a collection of arias centered around the powerful female figures of Dido and Cleopatra.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2015 at the National Forum of Music in Wrocław, Poland.
