SKU: HL.14024685
Nicola Porpora (1686-1768) was a Neopolitan composer and singing teacher. A rival of Handel, he formed an opera company which performed his own compositions all over Europe. He was widely acclaimed during his lifetime both as a composer and also as a pedagogue, counting Haydn among his students. Regrettably, most of his compositions have largely fallen into obscurity since his death.
Credidi Propter is a setting of Psalm 116, originally for SSAA Upper Voice Choir, Strings and Organ Continuo, with optional Viola part. It has been edited by D. E. Hyde, and arranged with Piano accompaniment.
SKU: HL.50511962
ISBN 9790080128022. A/4 inches. Nicola Porpora; Gyorgy Orban; Arpad Pejtsik.
The source of the present edition is preserved in the Archivio di Stato, Bologna. Editorial principles: In the score, the number of editorial interventions has been kept to a minimum. The original dynamic and expression markings are extremely few and far between, but precise. Only three dynamic levels are specified: forte, dolce ( = piano) and dolce assai ( = pianissimo). As regards expression markings we note the complete absence of the legato sign, though the appoggiatura, staccato, trill and two different types of bow-vibrato (both in association with dolce or dolce assai) can all be found. It is a well known fact that 18th century vibrato, obtained not by a movement of the left hand but rather by a variation in the pressure of the bow, was an expressive effect to be used with discretion and not, as today, a constant means of sound production. Territorial restrictions may apply. Please ask before ordering.
SKU: HL.48180502
Bach (C minor); Vivaldi and Nardini (A flat major); Porpora (B minor); Locatelli (F minor); Geminiani (D major and B minor).
SKU: CU.EC6252
SKU: ST.YE0047
ISBN 9790570590476.
SKU: KU.OCT-10211_VCKB
Key: A minor.
SKU: BT.AL-1319A
English.
SKU: HL.50514029
SKU: TM.00664SET
Solo/pf. Trans: cl 1&2, hn 1-4, tpt 1&2. Cello/Bass.
SKU: KU.OCT-10211
