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Composer:
Alessandro Stradella

Artist(s):
Laura Antonaz
Alessandro Carmignani

Conductor:
Maurizio Fornero

Background: Stradella composed this oratorio while in Rome on a commission from Queen Cristina in 1673. The only records of performances of the work are from 1688 and 1693 at the court of Francesco d'Este in Modena. The oratorio would seem to refer to the dancing-girl at Antioch in Syria who was converted to the Christian faith by bishop of Edessa, after which she led the life of a hermit in a cave on the Mount of Olives. Rather than offering a biography of the girl, the librettist presents Pelagia's inner conflict as she vacillates between enjoying the delights of the world and abandoning them for the good of her soul. The oratorio results in a score that is more lyrical than dramatic, but very moving and lovely, with long and winding phrases of great length which encourage a calm and singing rendition.

CATALOGUE NR: STR33792
RECORD LABEL: Stradivarius
FORMAT: CD
PRICE: £ 12.50 including VAT, or £ 10.64 excluding VAT
RELEASE DATE: 26-May-2008

COMPOSER: Alessandro Stradella
TITLE: Santa Pelagia
CONDUCTOR: Maurizio Fornero
ARTISTS: Laura Antonaz   Alessandro Carmignani   Fabio Furnari   Ensemble Vocale Festina Lente

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: oratorio a quattro voci e strumenti

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