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Torri: Trastulli & Arias – Entertainment for the Bavarian Court

9/17/2021, 21 Tracks, 1:17:14

Featuring

  • Daniela Dolci
  • José Coca Loza
  • Cristina Grifone
  • Musica Fiorita
  • Pietro Torri

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Critical Reception

When the 'Trastulli' were rediscovered in the 20th century, it took until 1978 to definitively identify them as Torri's works, as his predecessor Agostino Steffani was long considered the author.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Pietro Torri, the composer, served the Bavarian Prince Elector Max Emanuel for almost 50 years, remaining loyal through all triumphs and disasters.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is a 'pasticcio', a historical type of compilation where different pieces are grouped together to create a story, like a miniature opera.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The term 'Trastullo' literally means 'pastimes' or 'playthings', and these pieces were likely intended for private music-making at court.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The 'Trastulli' are a collection of arias composed by Pietro Torri between 1692 and 1701, during his time in Brussels with Max Emanuel.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The arias in the 'Trastulli' predominantly use the modern da capo form, where the opening section is repeated after a contrasting second section.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

Max Emanuel, Torri's patron, had ambitious plans to be crowned head of state, aiming for the Spanish Netherlands or even the vast Spanish world empire.

Source: Booklet

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