Credits:

Nuria Rial

Description:

The Sounds of Baroque Cultural Exchange Woven from Song and Plucked InstrumentsThis album focuses on the rich cultural exchange that emerged after the mid-16th century, when Spain came to rule a vast territory that included Naples. In 17th-century Naples, Spanish-derived dance music and songs fused with the melodic beauty of Italy, giving rise to a unique style that had a profound influence on the history of European music. On this album, Arte Mandolinfeaturing soprano Nuria Rial and master baroque mandolinistsdelivers a richly colored performance of Spanish songs, dance pieces, fandangos, espagnoletas, and even Handels Spanish-language cantatas. Through the magnificent interplay of voice and plucked instruments, this album vividly depicts the cultural exchange between Naples and Madrid during the Baroque era.COVIELLOCLASSICS