Credits:

Giulio Prandi

Description:

[Yonemellis Stunning Requiem, Performed by Pio and an Elite Ensemble!]One of the joys of early music is the eye-opening experience of discovering recordings of composers and works youve never heard of before. However, new recordings by master composers of yesteryearwho consistently promise a high standard of qualityare undoubtedly worth paying special attention to. This new recording, which shines a light on the Requiem by Yonmerria leading figure of the Neapolitan School who has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent yearsis precisely the kind of release that fits into this tradition and captivates the listener from the very first note.Niccol Jonmelli was the same age as C.P.E. Bach, the second son of Johann Sebastian Bach, and the innovative opera composer Gluck; alongside slightly older composers such as Porpora and Leo, as well as Pergolesiwho was close to his own agehe stands as a key rep