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The recording of by the ensemble Zefiro , conducted by Alfredo Bernardini , is a landmark revival of an 18th-century Baroque masterpiece. Originally performed in 1714 for the birthday of Emperor Charles VI, this componimento per musica (serenata) captures the peak of the Viennese court's musical splendor. Album Overview
The work tells the mythological story of Apollo and Daphne, serving as an allegory for imperial virtue.
The recording captures a staged production, providing a sense of theatrical energy that studio recordings often lack.