NAPLES CHALLENGES VENICE: Alessandro Scarlatti anniversary
29 November Italy / Pordenone
Two Musical Schools Compared
The concept "Naples Challenges Venice" juxtaposes two of the most influential Italian musical schools of the Baroque period, represented by two pairs of emblematic composers: on one side, the Neapolitans Francesco Durante and Alessandro Scarlatti, on the other, the Venetians Antonio Vivaldi and Tomaso Albinoni.
A Duel of Styles
The Neapolitan duelists demonstrate rigor and refinement, while the Venetians demonstrate inventiveness and expressive freedom. The pieces in the repertoire embody this confrontation: Durante's sober lyricism and Scarlatti's orchestral sophistication compete with Vivaldi's descriptive virtuosity and Albinoni's melodic elegance, revealing two extraordinarily rich musical traditions that here intertwine with dialectical boldness thanks to the sharp notes of the strings and flutes.
Manuel Staropoli, recorder, traversa - Cenacolo Musicale Orchestra
The concept "Naples Challenges Venice" juxtaposes two of the most influential Italian musical schools of the Baroque period, represented by two pairs of emblematic composers: on one side, the Neapolitans Francesco Durante and Alessandro Scarlatti, on the other, the Venetians Antonio Vivaldi and Tomaso Albinoni.
A Duel of Styles
The Neapolitan duelists demonstrate rigor and refinement, while the Venetians demonstrate inventiveness and expressive freedom. The pieces in the repertoire embody this confrontation: Durante's sober lyricism and Scarlatti's orchestral sophistication compete with Vivaldi's descriptive virtuosity and Albinoni's melodic elegance, revealing two extraordinarily rich musical traditions that here intertwine with dialectical boldness thanks to the sharp notes of the strings and flutes.
Manuel Staropoli, recorder, traversa - Cenacolo Musicale Orchestra
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