A classic bird-song cantata with some lovely touches. Our turtle-dove fears only the loss of his beloved.

Source: Naples Conservatorio

Editor: James Sanderson

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“As long as beautiful Irene smiled on me I was in love…” Obviously, this didnt last and by the end of this RARA format cantata for low alto, our singer feels how love has betrayed him.

Editor: James Sanderson

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Our hero heads to the woods to escape the pains of love. Comparing his beloved to the birds, the flowers (and the beasts!). In RARA format this is a delightful and highly enjoyable cantata to sing – some really good challenges in the coloratura. Source: Naples

Editor: James Sanderson

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An unhappy Clori this time – not the cause of someone else’s woes. Flora, fragrant Flora, has stolen her man and Clori is not happy “Flora, one day you’ll see, one day you will be punished for your vanity”. RARA format with two excellent, complex and beautiful arias.

Editor: James Sanderson

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“Know, oh beloved, that although I die from your inconstancy, I die with your face imprinted on my heart…”. Yet another doormat for Clori’s wanton ways. RARA format with a Larghetto “Tell me if you have found a new flame…” and a fiery, rhythmic Allegro to finish.

Editor: James Sanderson

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‘Oh, how lucky is he who spends his days away from the noise and bustle of the city…the is no treasure more dear than sweet silence’. This is a paen to the pastoral life in ARA format. Absolutely delightful work with some very tricky vocal writing for a quite low voice part. Additionally, it is clear that Antonio was a cellist as the continuo part is both high and rather a challenge. Enjoyable for the cellists amongst you!

Source: Naples I-Nc

Editor: James Sanderson

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Eyes like darts and a face that ensnares, how could he resist? A cantata with flauto from the lesser-known Bononcini, but by no means the lesser composer. Some stunning writing here in this ARA format cantata from a manuscript in the Naples Conservatorio library.

Editor: James Sanderson

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