Credits:

Giuseppina Bridelli, Frank-Emmanuel Comte, Le Concert Des Lautelsdiyu.

Description:

The sounds of gut strings intertwine with vocal melodiesthe essence of late Italian Baroque, performed by local prodigiesIn the late Baroque period, Romethe Eternal Citywas home to numerous royalty, nobility, and high-ranking clergy known for their love of music. This program features a selection of masterpieces by Italys leading composers of that era, offering a thorough interpretation that captures the essence of early 18th-century music. This album is presented by the Vanvitelli Quartet, a group of rapidly rising young Italian musicians who draw on decades of experience in period instrument performance. The soloist is mezzo-soprano Giuseppina Bridelli, who delivered a magnificent performance in the 2019 aria collection *Showdown! Porpora vs. Handel* (Japanese edition NYCX-10055 / import edition A461)!Here, through a series of works in