Stradivarius: STR33792Stradella: Santa Pelagia |
Ex. VAT prices will be applied automatically for non-EU delivery addresses.
See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  8011570337924 STR33792 | Premiere Recording
Laura Antonaz (soprano), Alessandro Carmignani (alto), Fabio Furnari (tenor) & Walter Testolin (bass) Ensemble Vocale Festina Lente & I Musici di Santa Pelagia, Maurizio Fornero Stradella composed this oratorio while in Rome on a commission
from Queen Cristina in 1673.The only records of performances
of the work are from 1688 and 1693 at the court of Francesco
d'Este in Modena.The oratorio would seem to refer to the
dancing-girl at Antioch in Syria who was converted to the
Christian faith by bishop of Edessa, after which she led the life of
a hermit in a cave on the Mount of Olives. Rather than offering a biography of the girl, the librettist presents
Pelagia's inner conflict as she vacillates between enjoying the delights of the world and abandoning them for
the good of her soul.The oratorio results in a score that is more lyrical than dramatic, but very moving and
lovely, with long and winding phrases of great length which encourage a calm and singing rendition. | 
| | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
|
|
| |
|
Copyright © 2002-8 Presto Classical, all rights reserved.
Web site design and maintenance by Ferrer Consulting Ltd.
