Short bio Cristoforo Caresana
Full biography Cristoforo Caresana
Cristoforo Caresana was a Baroque composer from Italy, born in the city of Venice in 1640. He spent most of his career in Naples, where he was a prominent composer and choirmaster.
Caresana is known for his religious compositions, which include over 25 masses, 50 sacred concertos, and several motets. His music is characterized by rich harmonies and vocal textures that illustrate his deep understanding of vocal writing and counterpoint. Caresana's works were performed in various churches and cathedrals across Italy and are considered to be some of the most important musical works from the Baroque period.
Caresana's musical career began when he was appointed as a choirboy at the St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. He later became the choirmaster there, before moving to Naples in 1689 to serve as a choirmaster at the Royal Chapel. In Naples, he continued to compose music, conduct performances, and teach music to aspiring musicians.
Caresana's musical legacy continues to be celebrated today, as his compositions are still performed by choirs and music ensembles around the world. His work remains an inspiration to aspiring musicians, especially those interested in Baroque music and choral compositions.
Compositions featuring Cristoforo Caresana
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missa a 8 with instruments ("Exultet orbis gaudiis") | 17:00 min | Choral | 1708 |
| 2 | Canzona for 4 voices & instruments ("Per S. Gennaro") | 6:39 min | Choral | 1702 |
| 3 | Lamentazione per Lectio Prima del Venerdì Santo, for voice, strings & continuo | 9:57 min | Vocal Music | 1686 |
| 4 | Le avventure di una fede, oratorio | Choral | 1678 | |
| 5 | Demonio, Angelo e Tre Pastori, Cantata a 5 voci e instrumenti "Per la Nascita del Verbo" | 12:49 min | Choral | 1676 |
| 6 | La Veglia, Cantata a 6 voci con violini "Per la Nascita di Nostro Signore" | 16:02 min | Choral | 1674 |
| 7 | Serenata, cantata | Choral | 1673 | |
| 8 | Sonata a 8 in F major (from Messa e Vespero a 16) | 3:11 min | Chamber Music | 1670 |
| 9 | Vanitas vanitatum | 9:03 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | Cantate pour la nativité | Choral | - | |
| 11 | Tarantella, duet for 2 voices No. 33 | 3:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 12 | Tarantella del Presepe | 2:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Lectio 3 del Venerdì Santo a voce sola con violini | 7:26 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 14 | Lectio 3 del Giovedì Santo a voce sola con violini | 9:35 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 15 | Laudate dominum | 0:44 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 16 | Lamento degli occhi per non potersi vedere l'uno con l'altro, for 2 altos & continuo | 15:25 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 17 | La Vittoria dell' Infante a 6 voci e strumenti | 9:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | La Pastorale a 5 voci e strumenti | 14:27 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | La Caccia del Toro a 5 voci e strumenti | 14:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Domus mea | 0:18 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 21 | Dixit Dominus, for 5 voices | 11:17 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 22 | Defecit caro mea | 0:22 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
Albums featuring Cristoforo Caresana
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Caresana / Juliette De Banes Gardonne, Ensemble Démesure – Secular Chamber Cantatas(CD, Album) | 2019 | Brilliant Classics |
| 2 |  |
Cristofaro Caresana / Nicola Fago / Domenico Scarlatti / Gaetano Veneziano - I Turchini / Antonio Florio – Il Tesoro Di San Gennaro(CD, ) | 2012 | Glossa |
| 3 |  |
Cristofaro Caresana / Gaetano Veneziano - Valentina Varriale, I Turchini, Antonio Florio – Tenebrae - Musiche Per La Settimana Santa A Napoli(CD, ) | 2011 | Glossa |
| 4 |  |
Cristofaro Caresana - I Turchini, Antonio Florio – L'Adoratione De' Maggi(CD, ) | 2010 | Glossa |
| 5 |  |
Cristofaro Caresana, Cappella Della Pietà De' Turchini, Antonio Florio – Per la Nascita Del Verbo | 1996 | Opus 111 |
Videos featuring Cristoforo Caresana
Cristofaro Caresana (c.1640-1709) - Christmas Cantata (Florio, 1996)
Cristofaro Caresana (c.1640-1709)
Christmas Cantata (Florio, 1996)
Cristofaro Caresana (c.1640-1709) - L' Adoratione de' Maggi
Cristofaro Caresana (c.1640-1709)
L' Adoratione de' Maggi
Cristofaro o Cristoforo Caresana (ca. 1640-1709) fue un compositor, organista y tenor barroco italiano . Fue uno de los primeros representantes de la escuela operística napolitana.
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