FRANZONI: Vespro per la Festa di Santa Barbara [CD de audio] Accademia Degli Invaghiti, Concerto Palatino, Cappella Santa Barbar

With the construction of Santa Barbara, Duke Guglielmo Gonzaga managed to found a palatine basilica in Mantua, with the institution of a musical chapel and its own, autonomous liturgy. The duke welcomed the best vocal and instrument performers, promoting the composition of cycles of masses and motets. Among the many workers of Santa Bárbara, Amante Franzoni was chapelmaster. Its vespers include sections of up to 6 parts and brief instrumental interludes. For the recording of this CD at the excellent Academia de los Enamorados, the skilled cornet and trombone players of the Palatine Concert have been added. Academy of Lovers, Palatine Concert.