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Henrico Albicastro (1660-1730) remains one of the great enigmas of the Baroque era. Published under an elegant Italian pseudonym, he was in fact Johann Heinrich Weissenburg - a cavalry officer in the Dutch States Army whose remarkable musical legacy lay hidden behind a military career. His Opus 7 Concerti reveal a composer of striking originality, combining the expressive richness of the Italian Baroque with a distinctive voice that deserves to stand alongside the finest music of the early eighteenth century.
In this live recording, Mike Fentross and La Sfera Armoniosa continue their acclaimed exploration of overlooked Baroque masterpieces, bringing Albicastro’s rarely heard concertos vividly to life through historically informed performance. With energy, elegance, and a spirit of discovery, they invite listeners to rediscover a forgotten master whose music transcends the mystery of his life and confirms his place among the most compelling voices of his time.
01. Concerto in F Major, Op. 7 No. 1: I. Spirituoso
02. Concerto in F Major, Op. 7 No. 1: II. Allegro
03. Concerto in F Major, Op. 7 No. 1: III. Grave
04. Concerto in F Major, Op. 7 No. 1: IV. Allegro
05. Concerto in C Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: I. Grave
06. Concerto in C Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: II. Allegro
07. Concerto in C Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: III. Adagio e tremolo
08. Concerto in C Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: IV. Allegro
09. Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: I. Spirituoso
10. Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: II. Grave
11. Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: III. Da Capella
12. Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: IV. Adagio
13. Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: V. Allegro-Da Capella-Allegro
14. Concerto in B Minor, Op. 7 No. 7: I. Affetuoso
15. Concerto in B Minor, Op. 7 No. 7: II. Allegro
16. Concerto in B Minor, Op. 7 No. 7: III. Grave
17. Concerto in B Minor, Op. 7 No. 7: IV. Allegro
18. Concerto in D Major, Op. 7 No. 8: I. Grave
19. Concerto in D Major, Op. 7 No. 8: II. Allegro
20. Concerto in D Major, Op. 7 No. 8: III. Grave
21. Concerto in D Major, Op. 7 No. 8: IV. Allegro
22. Concerto in E Minor, Op. 7 No. 10: I. Adagio
23. Concerto in E Minor, Op. 7 No. 10: II. Allegro
24. Concerto in E Minor, Op. 7 No. 10: III. Andante
25. Concerto in E Minor, Op. 7 No. 10: IV. Presto
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