Baroque composer Nicola Porpora was born on August 17, 1686. The Italian composer and singer was also teacher to some notable musicians, including castrati Carlo Maria Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (aka Farinelli) and Gaetano Majorano (aka Caffarelli), as well as Joseph Haydn.
Today’s Beautiful Music features The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, with countertenor Joerg Waschinski performing Nicola Porpora’s ALTO GIOVE from the opera POLIFEMO. The 2009 live performance was given at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.
Porpora Alto Giove – Jörg Waschinski (male soprano) & City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong – YouTube