Neapolitan Cantatas

During the period of the Baroque the city of Naples was undoubtedly the musical capital of Europe. As part of the Bourbon kingdom its reputation passed its boundaries, and musicians from all countries joined in the cultural melting pot. This new recording presents secular Cantatas by Neapolitan composers, or composers from abroad who imbibed the Neapolitan style: Hasse, Porsile, Porpora, Mancini and two anonymous composers. The musical language is vivid and highly melodious, dramatically expressing the texts dealing with love, bliss, longing and betrayal. Sung with convincing gusto and "affetti" by young Italian counter tenor Antonello Dorigo, a quickly rising star in the Early Music scene. The booklet provides liner notes in English and Italian, as well as the original sung texts.