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Marco Frisina - Passio Caeciliae | Brilliant Classics 9405

Marco Frisina - Passio Caeciliae

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Label: Brilliant Classics

Cat No: 9405

Barcode: 5029365940528

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Vocal/Choral

Release Date: 28th January 2013

Contents

Artists

Barbara Vignudelli (soprano)
David Sebasti (narrator)
Lorenzo Macri (organ)
Coro Musicanova
Nova Amadeus Chamber Orchestra

Conductor

Flavio Emilio Scogna

Works

Frisina, Marco

Passio Caeciliae

Artists

Barbara Vignudelli (soprano)
David Sebasti (narrator)
Lorenzo Macri (organ)
Coro Musicanova
Nova Amadeus Chamber Orchestra

Conductor

Flavio Emilio Scogna

About

The Passio Caeciliae describes the martyrdom of Caecilia, a maiden of noble descent in the 2nd century, a creature of light, love, faith and innocence, who is put to death in her own home. The Passio is a tableau of nine scenes from her life, from her conversion to Christianity to her ultimate love song for Christ, before dying as a martyr.

Italian composer Marco Frisina (b.1954) sets this tale in a moving and appealing musical language, in the great Italian choral tradition, reaching back as far as Palestrina.

After studying composition at the Conservatory Santa Cecilia in Rome, Marco Frisina enrolled at a theological college, and was ordained as a priest in 1982. He carries out his ministry in Rome, where he founded and directs the Choir of the Diocese of Rome, which he recently took on tour to the USA. In addition to his sacred vocal works, Frisina has also composed scores for several religious-themed films.

This disc presents the sacred cantata Passio Ceciliae, which tells the story of the virginal Cecilia and details the events leading up to her martyrdom. Characteristics of Frisina¡'s work can be found in the lush harmonisation of the choral movement 'Psalm 45', which is undoubtedly a highlight of the recording. Acclaimed Italian soprano Barbara Vignudelli sings the protagonist role, with David Scogna narrating.

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