- Model: BS1182
- Condition: Like New
Categories
Details
Description
To See This On Ebay with better pictures Click Here
Boccaccini And Spada - This is new-old stock, inventory from a store that closed their doors.
Alessandro Stradella (1639-1682) was an Italian composer and singer of the Baroque period. He was born in Rome, Italy, and is best known for his contributions to vocal music, particularly opera, oratorios, and chamber cantatas. Stradella's compositions were noted for their lyrical melodies and dramatic expressiveness. One of his most famous works is the oratorio "San Giovanni Battista," which is considered one of the earliest and finest examples of this genre. Stradella also composed several operas, including "La forza dell'amor paterno" and "Il Trespolo tutore," as well as numerous cantatas and chamber music pieces. Apart from his musical achievements, Stradella's life was marked by intrigue and drama. He was known for his adventurous and sometimes scandalous personal life, which eventually led to his tragic murder in Genoa in 1682. Despite the tumultuous events in his life, Stradella's music has endured and is appreciated for its emotional depth and melodious qualities. His contributions to Italian Baroque music played a significant role in the development of vocal music during his time.