Nicola porpora^maria laura martorana –

Cantatas for soprano

Most of Porpora's cantatas, veritable master classes of vocal composition - are found in the 1735 collection, published in London and dedicated to Frederic, Prince of Wales. This disc, however, also presents three of an unknown date; while Venticel che tra la frondi and Il Vulcano can be traced back to Porpora's time in Venice (the former in particular contains similarities to his Venetian sacred music), Il Ritiro is likely to be the most modern, carefully reconstructed from a collation of various possible manuscripts. At any rate, these cantatas are a testimony to the composer's reputation as one of the most important and influential musicians of the 18th century. Recorded in April 2012, Villa San Fermo, Lonigo, Vicenza, Italy. The Italian elite band I Virtuosi Italiani" play original instruments. Maria Laura Martorana possesses all the qualities required for an effective performance of this music: effortless and brilliant vocal technique, capable of the most daunting vocal acrobatics, and a passionate and dramatic temper, conveying the strong emotions expressed in these Baroque Cantatas."

Country of Pressing	US
Artist	Nicola Porpora^Maria Laura Martorana
Released	2013
Music Genre	Classical
Label	BRILLIANT CLASSICS
Condition	New
UPC	5028421943114
SKU	al-5028421943114

1.1 Sinfonia: Vivace - I Virtuosi Italiani
1.2 Sinfonia: Minuetto - I Virtuosi Italiani
1.3 Da Tue Veloci Candide Colombe
1.4 Non Lasciar Chi T'ama Tanto
1.5 Non Ti Rammenti Ingrate
1.6 Seguitarti Ovunque Vai
1.7 Nel Mio Sonno Almen Talora
1.8 Pria Dell'aurora
1.9 Partì Con L'ombra È Ver
1.10 Venticel Che TRÀ Le Frondi
1.11 Così Tirsi Piangendo
1.12 D'un Cor Che Tace E Pena
1.13 Scrivo in Te L'amato Nome
1.14 Oh Pianta Avventurosa
1.15 Per Te D'amico Aprile
1.16 Sinfonia: Moderato - I Virtuosi Italiani
1.17 Sinfonia: Allegretto - I Virtuosi Italiani
1.18 Lasciovi Al Fin Grandezze
1.19 A Voi Ritorno
1.20 Povero Ma Tranquillo
1.21 Sorte Un'umile Capanna