Credits:

Melani, Alessandro (1639-1703)

Description:

The first opera based on “Don Giovanni”! World premiere recording of Melani’s “Unbelieving Punishment”! Founded in 1997 by baroque flutist Carlo Ippata, the Ausel Musici has established itself as one of Italy’s foremost ancient music ensembles. Ipata & Ausel Musici, who have been uncovering the unknown Italian Baroque music of Handel and Gasparini, present a new album of exploration of Italian Baroque operas, featuring the operas of Alessandro Merani (1639-1703), one of the most famous composers in 17th century Rome along with Pasquini and Scarlatti. The world premiere recording of the opera “L’empio punito” by Alessandro Merani (1639-1703), one of the most famous Roman composers of the 17th century, along with Pasquini and Scarlatti. The legendary 17th century Spanish character Don Giovanni (Don Juan), synonymous with free-spirited and amorous characters, had been featured on