Salieri experienced significant personal hardship in 1790-1791, including the death of his patron Emperor Joseph II and his youngest daughter, and being passed over for opera director in Vienna.
Composer Biography
Very little is known about Antonio Salieri's personal life, as he left behind almost no private documents.
Composition History
The Freudenlied 'Per la ricuperata salute di Ofelia' was a collaborative work by Salieri, Mozart, and 'Cornetti', celebrating the recovery of singer Nancy Storace.
Recording & Production
Several works on this album, including 'Tu sai, Germana amata', 'Deh mira, oh Nice', and the F-Dur Serenata, are world premiere recordings.
Composition History
The prayer 'Gott! erhalt' zu unsrer Wonne' was composed by Salieri in early 1790 for the recovery of Emperor Joseph II, who was suffering from tuberculosis.
Album & Artwork
This album aims to explore Antonio Salieri's private persona through works he composed for intimate gatherings with friends.
Performer Biography
Timo Jouko Herrmann, the conductor of this album, is an internationally recognized Salieri researcher, known for rediscovering the 'Per la ricuperata salute di Ofelia' cantata.
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