The world of Baroque music will come to life again in the cities of Florence and Naples thanks to a concert that offers an exploration of the chamber cantatas composed by great masters such as Handel, Giovanni Bononcini and members of the Scarlatti family.
The concert, completely free, will be held thanks to the support of the Secular Franciscan Order in Orta di Atella, and promises to be an unmissable event for lovers of ancient music.Article Key Points
The Performers of Excellence
The songs will be performed by important artists such as Michael Sack, a baritone with extensive experience in the field of Renaissance and Baroque singing, accompanied by Luigi Varallo on solo cello and continuo, Margherita Volpicelli on viola and Pietro Di Lorenzo on harpsichord. These high-level musicians will ensure an impeccable performance of the complex Baroque scores.
Details on the Music Program
The detailed program of the music is available at the following link: https://trionfo.altervista.org/domenica-11-agosto-2024/
The concert will explore chamber cantatas in Naples and Florence, performed during the late Baroque, through the works of Handel, Bononcini and members of the Scarlatti family. Works will be included such as Alessandro Scarlatti's extraordinary Neapolitan-language cantata, “Ammore brutto figlio de pottana”.
A Concert in a Historical Setting
Before the concert, there will be a short guided tour of the cloister of the convent, known for its collection of paintings of great interest. This historical setting will add further charm to the event, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the baroque atmosphere.
Biography of Michele Sacco
Michele Sacco (Caserta, 1969) is a talented baritone with diplomas in Singing, Composition, Choral Music and Choral Conducting, Orchestra Conducting and Music Teaching obtained at the prestigious conservatories of Avellino, Naples and Venice. He specialized in Renaissance and Baroque singing, obtaining a two-year degree at the Conservatory of Frosinone with top marks. He has collaborated with important institutions such as the Teatro “La Fenice” in Venice and the Teatro “San Carlo” in Naples.
Organization and Support
“Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno”, now in its 31st edition, is organized by the Cultural Associations “Ave Gratia Plena” of Limatola (BN) and “Francesco Durante” of Caserta. These associations are committed to the promotion of baroque music and to the logistical support and hospitality necessary to make an event of this magnitude possible. In short, this concert represents a unique opportunity to relive the baroque era through the works of the masters of the time, performed by top-level performers in a suggestive historical setting. Don’t miss this musical journey between Florence and Naples.
Article published on 9 August 2024 - 11:14
