Antonio Florio, Cappella Napoletana, Leslie Visco, Anna Zawisza - Tristes Erant Apostoli - Import CD

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Antonio Florio, Cappella Napoletana, Leslie Visco, Anna Zawisza

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As a musicologist, Antonio Florio studies the unknown works of the 17th century. Of the many composers he has rediscovered in the past few decades, Antonio Nola is one of the least known. Few episodes of his life have survived, and the only thing that is known for certain is that he was born in Naples in 1642, entered the Conservatory of Pietà di Turchini at the age of 10, then worked as an organist at the city cathedral, wrote several religious works for the local music school, and in his later years became a priest It is believed that he became a This album celebrates Easter 2019 with a focus on six world premiere recordings of Nola's works. Between the pieces are instrumental pieces by his contemporary composer, Marchitelli. The performances are led by Naples' leading Paroc ensemble and singers, and are carefully put together by Florio. Naxos Japan