Maria Laura Martorana, I Virtuosi Italiani, Alberto Martini - Porpora: Cantatas for Soprano (2012)
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 420 MB | 01:11:36
Genre: Classical | Label: Brilliant Classics
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 420 MB | 01:11:36
Genre: Classical | Label: Brilliant Classics
A dazzling display of vocal virtuosity, by the stunning coloratura soprano Maria Laura Martorana. Nicola Porpora was a celebrated vocal teacher, as well as a highly respected composer, of mainly vocal works (operas, cantatas). Among his pupils were Haydn, Alessandro Scarlatti and Pergolesi. His profound knowledge of the voice and its possibilities resulted in compositions of the highest challenge to the performer. The title 'Il Volcano', one of the Cantatas recorded on this disc, gives a clear indication as to the explosive content of the music - and Maria Laura Martorana possesses all the qualities required for an effective performance of this music: effortless and brilliant vocal technique, capable of the most daunting vocal acrobatics, and a passionate and dramatic temper, conveying the strong emotions expressed in these Baroque Cantatas.