Description
Manfredini: Concerti Grossi, Op. 3 Nos. 1-12 - Naxos (The 18th Century Concerto) CD
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- UPC: 730099489126
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Brand Name: Naxos
- MPN: 8.553891
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Baroque / Concerto Grosso
- Composer: Francesco Onofrio Manfredini (1684–1762)
- Conductor: Jaroslav Krček
- Orchestra: Capella Istropolitana
- Release Year: 1999
Product Features
- Format: 1 Compact Disc (CD)
- Total Playing Time: 78:26
- Recording Venue: Moyzes Hall, Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava
- Recording Dates: June 4–6, 1996 (Nos. 1-7); February 6–8, 1990 (Nos. 8-10); May 1991 (No. 12)
- Audio Quality: DDD (Fully Digital Recording)
- Language Support: English, German, and French liner notes included.
Overview
Part of the prestigious "The 18th Century Concerto" series by Naxos, this album features the complete Concerti Grossi, Op. 3 (Nos. 1-12) by Italian composer Francesco Onofrio Manfredini. Performed by the Capella Istropolitana under the baton of Jaroslav Krček, these works showcase the quintessential elegance of the Baroque period. While Manfredini may be less famous than his contemporary Vivaldi, his gift for "easy melodic invention" is on full display here. The collection notably includes the famous "Christmas Concerto" (No. 12), a pastoral masterpiece that remains one of the most beloved pieces of the holiday repertoire.
Interesting Facts
- The Prince's Dedication: The Concerti Grossi, Op. 3 were published in 1718 in Bologna and dedicated to Prince Antoine I of Monaco, whom Manfredini served for many years.
- The "Christmas" Legacy: Had it not been for Concerto No. 12, the Concerto per il Santissimo Natale, Manfredini's name might have slipped into obscurity. It is considered a cornerstone of the Baroque Christmas tradition.
- Modern vs. Period Instruments: Though the Capella Istropolitana plays on modern instruments, they are widely praised for their authentic Baroque style, balancing clarity with warmth.
- The Cover Art: The booklet features a classic engraving of The Villa Careggi by G. Benedetti, after G. Zocchi, reflecting the aristocratic environment in which this music was originally performed.
Track Listing
- Concerto No. 1 in F major (4:49)
- Concerto No. 2 in A minor (5:10)
- Concerto No. 3 in E minor (4:53)
- Concerto No. 4 in B flat major (4:53)
- Concerto No. 5 in D minor (6:06)
- Concerto No. 6 in D major (7:07)
- Concerto No. 7 in G major (6:08)
- Concerto No. 8 in F major (5:56)
- Concerto No. 9 in D major (7:09)
- Concerto No. 10 in G minor (8:42)
- Concerto No. 11 in C minor (7:19)
- Concerto No. 12 in C major "Christmas Pastorale" (9:06)
Publishers
- Label: Naxos
- Copyright: ℗ 1999 HNH International Ltd. / © 1999 HNH International Ltd.
- Distributed by: MVD Music and Video Distribution GmbH
- Producer: Karol Kopernický
- Engineer: Hubert Geschwandtner
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