Caresana/ Gardonne/ Ensemble Demesure - Secular Chamber Cantatas Condition:New Larger continuo ensembles might also

Larger continuo ensembles might also include a lute or a guitar

There are works by Albinoni

and the G major (Wq 169) began as a concerto for organ

with Ed Garland

he was also a notable composer and artist in his own right and released a number of successful albums under his own name

Caresana/ Gardonne/ Ensemble Demesure - Secular Chamber Cantatas Condition:New Larger continuo ensembles might alsoBorn in Venice, Cristofaro Caresana (c. 1640 1709) made his career in Naples as a singer, organist, choirmaster and composer. Both sacred and secular vocal works survive but have been very little known beyond libraries. This album affords a rare opportunity to get to know a lively 17th century musical voice, interpreted by a young early music group. Ensemble Dmesure present eight cantatas, all based on time honoured Classical themes. Scored for solo