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A new album based on the work of Neapolitan composer Nicola Porpora, so rarely recorded, is an exceptional event: here is the 1747 Christmas oratorio Il Verbo in carne (“Verb in the flesh”). One of the unique aspects here is how the birth of Christ is presented philosophically and allegorically, far removed from traditional nativity oratorios’ texts that borrow almost exactly from the Bible. Instead, four virtues are introduced in turn: humanity, justice, peace, and truth. The form remains rooted in the genre’s tradition, alternating between recitatives (dry for some, accompanied by an orchestra for others), arias and choruses. As always with Porpora, each number is particularly demanding, both in terms of expressivity and vocal virtuosity, breathtaking at times! The pre-classic orchestra relies on chords, a few wind instruments (flutes, bassoons, horns, the norm at the time, but the absence of the oboe, the trumpets and the timpani for the most striking moments is worth noting; maybe they weren’t available to Porpora at the time) and of course the continuous bass. The Basel Chamber Orchestra, led by Riccardo Minasi, lays a perfect foundation for the excellent panel of singers. © SM/Qobuz
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Il verbo in carne (Nicola Porpora)
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor - Marc-Olivier Oetterli, Bass Vocal - Martin Vanberg, Tenor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor - Martin Vanberg, Tenor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor - Martin Vanberg, Tenor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor - Martin Vanberg, Tenor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor - Martin Vanberg, Tenor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Kammerorchester Basel, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicola Porpora, Composer - Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano - Terry Wey, Countertenor - Riccardo Minasi, Conductor - Marc-Olivier Oetterli, Bass Vocal - Martin Vanberg, Tenor
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Album review
A new album based on the work of Neapolitan composer Nicola Porpora, so rarely recorded, is an exceptional event: here is the 1747 Christmas oratorio Il Verbo in carne (“Verb in the flesh”). One of the unique aspects here is how the birth of Christ is presented philosophically and allegorically, far removed from traditional nativity oratorios’ texts that borrow almost exactly from the Bible. Instead, four virtues are introduced in turn: humanity, justice, peace, and truth. The form remains rooted in the genre’s tradition, alternating between recitatives (dry for some, accompanied by an orchestra for others), arias and choruses. As always with Porpora, each number is particularly demanding, both in terms of expressivity and vocal virtuosity, breathtaking at times! The pre-classic orchestra relies on chords, a few wind instruments (flutes, bassoons, horns, the norm at the time, but the absence of the oboe, the trumpets and the timpani for the most striking moments is worth noting; maybe they weren’t available to Porpora at the time) and of course the continuous bass. The Basel Chamber Orchestra, led by Riccardo Minasi, lays a perfect foundation for the excellent panel of singers. © SM/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 22 track(s)
- Total length: 01:06:45
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Kammerorchester Basel
- Composer: Nicola Porpora
- Label: Sony Classical - Sony Music
- Genre: Classical
(P) 2018 Norddeutscher Rundfunk, licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH / Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
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