Sei Cantate Spirituale (6 Spiritual Cantatas), Vol. 1 is the first volume of the World Premiere Recording of the works of Leonardo Leo, (1694-1744), “Sei Cantate Spirituale”.
Leonardo Leo was considered one of the best composers of the “Napolitan school” alone with Alessandro Scarlatti, Francesco Durante, Francesco Feo, etc. Miguel Ulla, the young emerging Spanish Countertenor gives a fresh and inspired version of this beautiful lyric works. He is accompanied by Fernando Reyes, (tiorba, archlute and baroque guitar) and Javier Jiménez, organ.
Miguel Ulla, Countertenor
Javier Jiménez, Organ
Fernando Reyes, Archlute, Baroque Guitar & Tiorba
Tracklist
Please note that the below previews are loaded as 44.1 kHz / 16 bit.Total time: 00:42:27
Additional information
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| SKU | E262HR |
| Qualities | DSD 512 fs, DSD 256 fs, DSD 128 fs, DSD 64 fs, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit, FLAC 192 kHz, FLAC 96 kHz |
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| Release Date | September 3, 2024 |
Press reviews
DOCE NOTAS
The training in this production is small, which helps to recreate an atmosphere of meditation that distances itself from theatrical histrionics. However, even in the most serene interventions a delicate stage expressiveness can be seen, sometimes overwhelmed by an intense extroversion but without excesses, the result of the countertenor’s sincere commitment to the text. In the instrumental section there are Fernando Reyes on the archlute, the baroque guitar, and the theorbo, along with Javier Jiménez on the organ and, although the solvent interventions of the key and the plucked string alternate for the sake of variety, as expected, in the Last track you can hear a different register of the organ that makes us miss such variety somewhere in all of the above.
To listen, we recommend listening to the HD audio from the NativeDSD platform, because, although it is already available on other digital services, the audio quality is notable.
Let us hope then that the restlessness and energy of the young performers continues to discover new music and ways of seeing it, because there is life beyond the canon.
7 reviews for Leonardo Leo: Sei Cantate Spirituale (6 Spiritual Cantatas), Vol. 1 (World Premiere Recording)
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A real gem! It’s great to see works by such great composers who are unfortunately forgotten being revived. These cantatas have some truly moving moments.
Nicolás Bello (verified owner) –
An excellent way to relive the music of Leonardo Leo.
jjjub (verified owner) –
This recording of Leo’s spiritual cantatas is of such quality that it should be reviewed in the best specialized music magazines.
Francisco Javier Jiménez (verified owner) –
I didn’t know this composer at all. It’s a revelation to me. Amazing music.
Ulla has a really beautiful voice. One of the best I have heard in this style of music. The continuo is superb!!!
Looking forward the second part!!!!!!!!!
Adri Fernan (verified owner) –
This is a magneficent work by a very young and promising alto, who has a mesmerizing voice. Beautifully sang, beautiful music and a great discovery, both the composer and the soloist!!
Irene Guerrrero Cediel (verified owner) –
It is wonderful to see this compositore from my country finally in an album. Bravo Miguel, good job
Contraltosiface (verified owner) –
My friend Irene recommended and gave me this album. I really like countertenors and I fell completely in love with his tone and way of singing. Awesome, beautiful and super expressive.
Alaska 97 (verified owner) –