Sacchini, Antonio Maria (1730-1786) - L'abbandono Delle Ricchezze Di S Filippo Neri: Hauk / Concerto De Bassus (2CD) - Import 2 CD

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Sacchini, Antonio Maria (1730-1786)

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Antonio Sacchini was born in Florence and received his musical education at the Sant'Onofrio a Porta Capuana Conservatory, one of the predecessors of the Naples Academy of Music. After writing operas as a member of the then flourishing "Neapolitan School of Music," he moved to London and then to Paris, where he lived for the rest of his life. He lived in Paris for the rest of his life. This oratorio, "The Renunciation of the Wealth of St. Filippo Neri," tells the story of a saint who lived in the 16th century. Although it is an oratorio, it is written in the same style as other operas of the Neapolitan school, in which recitative and aria are sung alternately, and dramatically depicts the young Filippo Neri (sung by a soprano), who, after worrying about his future life, gives up all his wealth and, through the deception and spiritual trials that surround him, prays to God and seeks the path of virtue. The oratorio was first performed during Lent in 1765 with great success, and was repeated the following year. The role of St. Philip is sung by Korean soprano Seo Ye-ri (Xu Ye-ri). She performed the flamboyant and technical aria with aplomb, and the other singers, including Markus Schaeffer, sang flawlessly. The Concerto de Bassus, conducted by Franz Hauck, known for his many opera recordings of Djimon Maire, also gives a wonderful performance. Naxos Japan