2023-07-22 14:03:02
– Francesca Caccini, on behalf of the father
Daughter of the illustrious Giulio, the Florentine left us madrigals with refined lines and an opera for virtuoso voices.
Posted today at 4:03 p.m.
Francesca Caccini in a portrait of Palma il Vecchio.
DR
Could she even imagine escaping her fate, Francesca Caccini (1587- ca. 1645), daughter of the illustrious Giulio? She who rubbed shoulders from her early childhood with the man by whom the opera pronounced its first stammerings and by whom the “stile nuovo” – a refined, monodic song, as close as possible to the affects, accompanied by a few instruments – was born? The Florentine is therefore inscribed in the musical furrow of the parent, by learning with her sister the arts of the voice, the lute, the theorbo and other instruments.
The lost works
Then, she played for the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and at the court of Henri IV in Paris, in particular, where she made a strong impression. As for the composition, we find it in the intimate register of the madrigal, profane and sacred, for solo voice and basso continuo. Another, very substantial part of her work is devoted to the stage: she then collaborates with renowned poets and librettists such as Michelangelo Buonarroti, Ferdinando Saracinelli or Jacopo Cicognini for comedies and ballets that are now lost.
Only one opera has come down to us, “La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina” and with it, an imposing collection of pieces for one or two voices of great refinement.
“Mary, sweet Mary”E. Cecchi Fedi (soprano), Chapel of Santa Maria degli Angiolini, CD Brilliant.
Rocco Zacheo joined the editorial staff of the Tribune de Genève in 2013; he deals with classical music and opera and devotes himself, on an ad hoc basis, to literary news and disparate cultural events. Previously, he worked for nine years at Le Temps newspaper and collaborated with RTS La Première. More informations
Found an error? Please let us know.
0 comments
1690046164
#Unforgettable #female #composers #Francesca #Caccini #father
