NICOLA PORPORA (1686-1768): for Choir and Orchestra: Confitebor, Credidi propter, Nunc dimittis, Qui habitat in adiutorium altissimi, Domine probasti me, for Choir and Continuo: Crimen Adae quantum constat, for Soprano and Continuo: Vigilate, oculi mei.

Description: All of these choral-orchestral pieces date from 1745 when Porpora was in charge of the girl students at the Ospedaletto in Venice and make vocal demands unthinkable for girls today. No texts. Coro Femminile Harmonia, Ensemble Barocca I Musicali Affetti; Michele Peguri.