Artist: Ulrike Hofbauer
Album: Leonardo Leo: Sacred Works
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2016
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24bit, 44,1 kHz
Duration: 01:13:43
Total Tracks: 24
Total Size: 691 MB

Tracklist:

Leonardo Leo (1694-1744)
Salve Regina in F Major
1 I. Salve Regina 02:49
2 II. Ad te clamamus 03:03
3 III. Ad te suspiramus 02:57
4 IV. Eja ergo 03:02
5 V. Et Jesum benedictum 00:33
6 VI. O clemens, o pia 02:34
7 Toccata No. 14 for Harpsichord in C Minor 03:24
Il figliuol prodigo
8 I. Andante 02:31
9 II. Lontan dal patrio suolo 01:18
10 III. Torna al padre 06:11
11 IV. Che per te nutre affetto 01:13
12 V. Peno perdon ti chiedo 09:47

Francesco Durante (1684-1755)
Concerto No. 4 in E Minor
13 I. Adagio 02:51
14 II. Ricercar del 4o tono 01:49
15 III. Largo 02:40
16 IV. Presto 01:39

Leonardo Leo (1694-1744)
Salve Regina in F Major
17 Lezione del Giovedi Santo 09:00
18 Toccata No. 2 for Harpsichord in G Minor 04:08
Salve Regina in C Minor
19 I. Salve Regina 02:36
20 II. Ad te clamamus 00:56
21 III. Ad te suspiramus 01:31
22 IV. Eja ergo 02:21
23 V. Et Jesum benedictum 02:43
24 VI. O clemens, o pia 01:55

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Leonardo Leo was one of the most influential Neapolitan baroque composers. It was no surprise that he was appointed as the maestro di cappella in the Royal Court Chapel, the most prominent musical institution in Naples. The recordings on this CD offer a unique selection of sacred works representing Leo’s incredible ability to connect ancient and modern styles and create exceptional music. Soprano Ulrike Hofbauer, along with “ensemble &cetera”, presents a remarkable interpretation of these magnificent works, including two world première recordings: Lezioni del Giovedì Santo and Il figliuol prodigo. Including 2 world première recordings from Leonardo Leo’s oeuvre: Il figliuol prodigo, Lezioni del Giovedì Santo. Lezione I.