Clori is at it again, making her lover burn and sigh. She’s a cruel one! RARA format with both arias having very distinct characters, doves, sailors, everything is here.

Source: Biblioteca del Conservatorio di musica S. Pietro a Majella – Napoli; Segnatura: Cantate 20

Editor: James Sanderson

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Source BL Add 14222

2 recits and arias with particularly fine obbligato continuo line in first aria.

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With a very effective and interesting Si Sona introduction ‘Should I speak or should I look, my dear, sweet soul? I am imprisoned in my happiness, enchained by your mouth…’ ARA format with some really clever text setting moments. Very enjoyable!

Source: Biblioteca del Conservatorio di musica S. Pietro a Majella – Napoli; Segnatura: Cantate 21-02.

Editor: James Sanderson

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Three part aria from an MS in the British Library containing much Pepusch, Bononcini and Marcello among others. In this manuscript the composer is said to be Porpora however a proven copy in the I-Nc collection indicates this is actually by Marcello. It’s a delightful piece as usual.

Editor: James Sanderson

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A classic lontananza cantata in RARA format. The word pianting is delightful and Marcello’s melodies full of rhythmic drive. Source: Naples

Editor: James Sanderson

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very attractive cantata from BL MS Add 14215 which expounds the plight of the lover of Dorinda (la bella) and has a great gasping aria to end.

Editor: James Sanderson

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A charming cantata in aria-recit-aria form.

Source: BL MS Add 14222

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