Portuguese Baroque Chamber Music

8.00 Portuguese Baroque Chamber Music

The 18th century was a period of great musical vitality in Portugal as a result of huge investment in arts & culture, and the openness to influences from the rest of Europe, initiated by King João V, when he ascended the throne in 1707.   Portuguese composers were particularly influenced by Italian trends, and adapted them to the local context.

Programme:

Eduarda Melo Photo: Susana Neves

SEIXAS: Sonata in G minor K49;

ALMEIDA: Cantata, A quel leggiadro volto;

AVONDANO: Sinfonia in D for 2 violins, viola & cello;

BONONCINI: Voglio piangere, from 'La Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo';

AVONDANO: Ah, se ho da vivere,from 'Gioas, Re di Giuda';

VIVALDI: Trio Sonata in D minor RV63, La Folia;

SCARLATTI: cantata, O qual meco Nice cangiata

Eduarda Melo (soprano), Divino Sospiro directed by Massimo Mazzeo

Recorded National Palace Queluz, Portugal by Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (EBU)

National Palace of Queluz, Portugal Photo: Jorge Carmona Antena