Cera, Francesco

Scarlatti and the Neapoliton Song - Sonatas and Canzonas / Letizia Calandra, soprano; Francesco Cera, harpsichord

1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-02-26

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 103; Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 214/L 165; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 9/L 413; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 176; S...
Performers: Calandra, Letizia; Cera, Francesco

The disc combines several of Scarlatti's keyboard sonatas with Neapolitan songs by various composers of the era, exploring the influences of these songs on Scarlatti's...continue...
Recording information: Chiesa di S. Anatolia, Colle di Tora, Rieti, Italy (09/2009)....continue...

Bach: French Suites / Francesco Cera

2 Super Audio CD / Arts / 2009-01-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: French Suite no 1 in D minor, BWV 812; French Suite no 2 in C minor, BWV 813; French Suite, for keyboard no 3 in B minor, BWV 814 (BC L21); French Suite no 4 in E flat major, B...
Performers: Cera, Francesco

Francesco Cera studied organ and harpsichord with Luigi Tagliavini and Gustav Leonhardt. He is now one of Italy's leading early music specialists and is greatly...continue...

Handel: Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, Coronation Anthems, etc / Fasolis, Gooding, Cera, I Barocchisti, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Arts / 2009-01-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: A Song for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76; Organ Concerto in F major "Cuckoo & the Nightingale" (no 13), HWV 295; Coronation Anthem
Performers: Cera, Francesco; Galfetti, Duilio; Gooding, Julia; Ovenden, Jeremy
Conductors: Fasolis, Diego
Ensemble: I Barocchisti

The coupling of these three recordings of Handel's music, which are completely different, on one compact disc may seem exceptional at first glance. However, Handel...continue...

Vivaldi: Violin Sonatas Op. 2 no 1-6 / Marco Serino, et al

1 CD / Tactus / 2009-01-13

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Sonata for Violin and Basso Continuo in A major, Op. 2 no 2/RV 31; Sonata for violin & continuo in D minor, Op. 2/3, RV 14; Sonata for violin & continuo in G minor, Op. 2/1, RV 27; S...
Performers: Cera, Francesco; Serino, Marco; Testori, Marco

Bach: Harpsichord Concertos / Cera, Fasolis, I Barocchisti

1 Super Audio CD / Arts / 2008-11-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 1052; Concerto for Harpsichord in E major, BWV 1053; Concerto for Harpsichord in F minor, BWV 1056; Concerto for Harpsichord in D major...
Performers: Cera, Francesco
Conductors: Fasolis, Diego
Ensemble: I Barocchisti

Francesco Cera is one of Italy's leading early music specialists and is greatly admired as a performer for his extensive knowledge of styles and different...continue...

Bach: Brandenburg Concertos 5-6, etc / Fasolis, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Arts / 2007-03-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D major, BWV 1050; Brandenburg Concerto no 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051; Concerto for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord in A minor, BWV 1044 "Triple Con...
Performers: Bet, Stefano; Cera, Francesco; Diego Fasolis [Conductor/Organ]; Galfetti, Duilio; Rosa, Giovanni
Conductors: Fasolis, Diego
Ensemble: I Barocchisti

The so-called Brandenburg Concertos are a collection of six instrumental works which J.S. Bach wrote during his time as "Hofkapellmeister" in Cothen. He dedicated them...continue...

Ghirlanda Sacra - Il Mottetto a voce sola a Venezia / Cera

1 CD / Tactus / 2006-09-12

Works: Andrea Gabrieli: Intonationi d'organo; Claudio Monteverdi: Currite populi, psallite timpanis, motet for tenor, SV 297; Salve Regina (I), for 2 voices & 2 violins (from Selva morale e spirituale), SV ...
Performers: Cera, Francesco
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Ensemble: Arte Musica Ensemble

Sacred songs for solo voice appeared in Italy at the beginning of the 17th century, at the same time as the earliest operas. In 1625,...continue...

Valente: Intavolatura di Cimbalo / Cera

1 CD / Tactus / 2005-03-08

Works: Antonio Valente: Intavolatura di Cimbalo, book of 20 pieces for keyboard
Performers: Cera, Francesco

Saint-Saëns: Messe de Requiem, etc / Fasolis, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-07-27

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Requiem, for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 54; Romance du soir, song for SATB, Op. 118; Choruses (2) for chorus with piano ad lib, Op. 68; Choruses (2), Op. 141; Choruse...
Performers: Cera, Francesco; Dotti, Marie-Paule; Laurens, Guillemette; Lombardi, Luca; Patuzzi, Mario; Teste, Nicolas
Conductors: Fasolis, Diego
Ensemble: Italian Switzerland Radio/TV Chorus

Scarlatti: Sonate per Cembalo Vol 3 / Francesco Cera

1 CD / Tactus / 2004-03-02

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in B flat major, K 70/L 50; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 71/L 81; Sonata for Harpsichord in C major, K 72/L 401; Sonata for Harpsichord in c-C-c, K ...
Performers: Cera, Francesco

Scarlatti: Sonate per Cembalo Vol 2 / Francesco Cera

1 CD / Tactus / 2003-02-04

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in B flat major, K 57/L S38; Sonata for Harpsichord in C minor, K 58/L 158; Sonata for Harpsichord in F major, K 59/L 71; Sonata for Harpsichord in G minor,...
Performers: Cera, Francesco

Scarlatti: Sonate per Cembalo Vol 1 / Francesco Cera

1 CD / Tactus / 2002-05-07

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in G minor, K 43/L 40; Sonata for Harpsichord in F major, K 44/L 432; Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 45/L 265; Sonata for Harpsichord in E major, K 46...
Performers: Cera, Francesco

Purcell: Ode For St. Cecilia's Day, etc / Fasolis, et al

1 CD / Arts / 1997-08-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Jehova, quam multi sunt, Z 135; Beati omnes, hymn, for soprano, bass, chorus & continuo, Z. 131; Fairy Queen, Z 629; Music on the Death of Queen Mary (Funeral Sentences / The Queen's E...
Performers: Abete, Antonio; Bacchetta, Loredana; Balconi, Roberto; Beasley, Marco; Cera, Francesco; Costa, Paolo; Ghielmi, Lorenzo; Invernizzi, Roberta; Piccollo, Silvia; Rasi, Alberto; Robinson, Paul [Bass-Bari...
Conductors: Fasolis, Diego
Ensemble: Ensemble Vanitas; Theatrum Instrumentorum

Vivaldi: Famous Chamber Concertos / Il Giardino Armonico

1 CD / Teldec / 1993-06-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Chamber Concerto ("La tempesta di mare"), for flute, oboe, violin, bassoon & continuo in F major, RV; Chamber Concerto for Flute, 2 Violins and Bassoon in G minor, RV 104 "La notte";...
Performers: Beschi, Paolo; Bianchi, Marco; Cera, Francesco; Galfetti, Duilio; Ghielmi, Lorenzo; Grazzi, Alberto; Grazzi, Paolo; Onofri, Enrico; Pianca, Luca; Rizzi, Paolo; Valli, Federica; Vasi, Maria Cristina
Conductors: Antonini, Giovanni