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An Englishman Abroad - Nicola Matteis the Younger and the English style in 18th Century Europe
SIGCD751 (Signum Classics, CD, 2 discs)
FIRST RELEASE (5 May 2023)
Playing time: 88'06"
Tracks: 16 + 15
Booklet pages: 20
℗ 2023 La Serenissima
© 2023 Signum Records Ltd
Main country of recording: United Kingdom
Reviewer: Gerald Fenech
Review of An Englishman Abroad - Nicola Matteis the Younger and the English style in 18th Century Europe published on 7 June 2023
La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler, director / violin
This disc celebrates the life and work of Italian Baroque composer Nicola Matteis the Younger. Also featured is music by Vivaldi, Purcell, Telemann, Brescianello and Caldara, most of which are world-premiere recordings. La Serenissima is one of the finest classical music ensembles working in the UK. Specialising in Italian Baroque repertoire, the group has performed internationally and released a string of critically acclaimed albums since 2003.
Recorded 24-27 October 2022 in Cedars Hall, Wells Cathedral School, Somerset, UK.