Cantate Morali e Spirituali

Description

Cantate Morali e Spirituali Spiritual cantatas from the 17th century from Neapolitan and Roman archives Discover a rare musical gem of Italian Baroque – cantatas with spiritual and moral themes that reflected on the transience of life and the contrast between earthly and heavenly love. These works, once intended for a narrow circle of listeners in palaces, chapels, and monasteries, come to life for the first time in centuries. The program features unpublished and previously unperformed compositions from the archives of Rome, Ferrara, Bologna, and Naples by composers who were recognized as esteemed composers and conductors in their time – now almost forgotten, yet still musically fascinating. A unique opportunity to hear history coming alive. Performers: Baroque music ensemble Eva Benett – soprano Kamila Zbořilová – soprano Dalibor Pimek – baroque cello Marek Kubát – theorbo and baroque guitar Ondřej Macek – harpsichord (spinetta napoletana) /positive organ (organo di legno)