PIER FRANCESCO TOSI - Il martirio di Santa Caterina

Описание: Il martirio di Santa Caterina by castrato singer, composer and writer Pier Francesco Tosi is a fine example of the rich tradition of late-Baroque oratorio. It is the embodiment of Tosi’s famous treatise on a vocal style that emphasised expressive authenticity over virtuoso display. This story of the martyrdom of Catherine of Alexandria for refusing to convert to paganism is filled with deeply poignant music that depicts her prodigious inner strength, representing the power of faith through grief, courage, compassion, and admiration for the fortitude of others.

Title: Il martirio di Santa Caterina, Oratorio in two parts
Composer: Pier Francesco Tosi

World Première Recording

Performers:
Giuseppe Camerlingo, conductor
Santa Caterina, Valeria Girardello, alto
Massimino, Luca Greco, bass
Regina, Vittoria Giacobazzi, soprano
Testo / Filosofo (Narrator / Philosopher), Leopoldo Punziano, tenor
Porfirio, Enrico Torre, alto
Orchestra: Cosarara
Continuo organ: Maurizio Rea
Solo violin: Enrico Orlando

Barcode: 8007144080662
CDS8066.02 (2 CDs)
Category: Classical | Oratorio
Formats: Physical and digital
Audio Format: DDD
Audio resolution: SD (44-16)/HD (96-24)/ADM/Flac
Notes: Eng
Recording place: Chiesa di Santa Caterina a Formiello, Naples, Italy
Recording dates: 25th-28th November 2017
Packaging: Brilliant box
Duration: CD1 49:24 min., CD2 56:53 min.

Featured tracks: CD1 Tracks Nos. 13 and 17, CD2 Track No. 18

Album Mood: dramatic, mistic

Video Maker: Mauro Fermariello

RELEASE DATE: 17th October 2025

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