Legrenzi: Harmonia d'affetti devoti, Book 1, Op. 3 / Nova Ars Cantandi, Valotti, Acciai

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
December 3, 2021
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Legrenzi, Giovanni
    • PERFORMER
      Nova Ars Cantandi, Valotti, Acciai
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      December 03, 2021
    • UPC
      747313912377
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8579123-24
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals

Giovanni Legrenzi was one of the most gifted and influential composers of his generation, playing a decisive role in the establishment of Baroque style in northern Italy in the latter half of the 17th century. Drawing on the example of Monteverdi, Harmonia d’affetti devoti for two, three, and four voices with organ bass, was intended for liturgical use, but the sung texts depart entirely from tradition, being chosen to maximize the expressive power of their musical settings. This world premiere recording reveals Legrenzi’s extraordinary melodic refinement, rhythmic vitality and perfect elegance, all designed to rouse listeners to feelings of stupore et maraviglia (‘wonder and amazement’).