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Antonio Caldara: 12 Sinfonie a quatrro
Antonio Caldara
2012
40 tracks
52 min
Album Description
Immerse yourself in the baroque brilliance of Antonio Caldara with "12 Sinfonie a Quattro," a captivating collection of instrumental introductions to his oratorios, composed during his tenure as Vice-Kapellmeister in Vienna from 1718 to 1735. This album, released on the Verso label, offers a unique opportunity to explore the lesser-known works of a prolific composer who, despite being second in command to Johann Joseph Fux, left an indelible mark on the musical landscape of his time.
Caldara's "12 Sinfonie a Quattro" are not merely instrumental pieces; they are the opening movements of his oratorios, designed to prepare the listener for the vocal performances that follow. Each sinfonia is a masterclass in baroque composition, showcasing Caldara's skill in crafting complex counterpoint, suspensions, and long, expressive melodies. The album spans a variety of keys and moods, from the majestic D major of Sinfonia No. 1 to the somber A minor of Sinfonia No. 12, providing a rich and varied listening experience.
The performances on this album are brought to life by the University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, under the direction of Ángel Sampedro. Their expertise in baroque performance practices ensures that Caldara's music is presented in all its original glory, with authentic instruments and styles that transport the listener back to the 18th century.
With a total duration of 52 minutes, this album is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to Caldara's orchestral works. Whether you're a seasoned baroque enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "12 Sinfonie a Quattro" offers a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Sinfonia No. 1 in D major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Il martirio di San Terenziano): I. A tempo guisto e staccatoAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 1 in D major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Il martirio di San Terenziano): II. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 1 in D major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Il martirio di San Terenziano): III. AdagioAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 1 in D major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Il martirio di San Terenziano): IV. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 2 in C major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Il Batista): I. Allegro assaiAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 2 in C major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Il Batista): II. LargoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 2 in C major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Il Batista): III. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 3 in F minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia La morte d'Abel figura di quella del nostro Redentore): I. LarghettoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 3 in F minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia La morte d'Abel figura di quella del nostro Redentore): II. AllegrettoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 3 in F minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia La morte d'Abel figura di quella del nostro Redentore): III. GraveAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 3 in F minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia La morte d'Abel figura di quella del nostro Redentore): IV. Allegro assaiAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 4 (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Morte e sepoltura di Cristo): I. GraveAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 4 (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Morte e sepoltura di Cristo): II. AllegrettoAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 4 (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Morte e sepoltura di Cristo): III. Allegro assaiAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 5 in B flat major: I. AndanteAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 5 in B flat major: II. Allegro - AdagioAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 5 in B flat major: III. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 6 in G minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia San Elena al Calvario): I. AdagioAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 6 in G minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia San Elena al Calvario): II. AllegrettoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 6 in G minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia San Elena al Calvario): III. AdagioAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 6 in G minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia San Elena al Calvario): IV. Allegro e spiritosoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 7 in D major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Gerusalemme convertita): I. LargoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 7 in D major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Gerusalemme convertita): II. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 8 in B major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Sedecia): I. LarghettoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 8 in B major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Sedecia): II. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 8 in B major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Sedecia): III. LargoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 8 in B major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Sedecia): IV. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 9 in B flat major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Gesu presentato nel Tempio): I. LargoAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 9 in B flat major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Gesu presentato nel Tempio): II. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 9 in B flat major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Gesu presentato nel Tempio): III. AdagioAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 9 in B flat major (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Gesu presentato nel Tempio): IV. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 10 in E minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Gioseffo, che interpreta i sogni): I. Allegro - AdagioAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 10 in E minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Gioseffo, che interpreta i sogni): II. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 11 in D minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Naboth): I. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 11 in D minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Naboth): II. LargoAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 11 in D minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia Naboth): III. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 12 in A minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia La passione di Gesu Signor nostro): I. GraveAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 12 in A minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia La passione di Gesu Signor nostro): II. AllegrettoAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 12 in A minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia La passione di Gesu Signor nostro): III. AdagioAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Sinfonia No. 12 in A minor (arrangement of oratorio sinfonia La passione di Gesu Signor nostro): IV. AllegroAntonio Caldara, Bárbara Sela, Carlos Garcia-Bernalt, University of Salamanca Baroque Orchestra, Angel Sampedro
Antonio Caldara, born around 1670 in Venice, was a prolific and versatile Italian Baroque composer whose musical journey took him across Europe, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music landscape. With over 70 operas and 30 oratorios to his credit, Caldara's compositions reflect his extensive travels and collaborations with notable librettists like Pietro Metastasio. His unique approach to incorporating choral forces in his operas set him apart from his contemporaries. Caldara's musical prowess earned him favor with the Habsburg dynasty, making him a celebrated figure in the European music scene. His works, ranging from dramatic oratorios to intricate motets, continue to captivate audiences with their rich emotional depth and technical brilliance. Whether exploring his vocal masterpieces or instrumental compositions, delving into Antonio Caldara's music is an immersive experience that transports you to the opulent courts and sacred spaces of the Baroque era.
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