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Leo: 6 Cantate spirituale, Vol. 1 (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Artists: Miguel Ulla – Countertenor / Javier Jiménez – Organ / Fernando Reyes – Archlute, Baroque Guitar, and Theorbo
Record Label: HR Recordings
Sei Cantate Spirituale (6 Spiritual Cantatas), Vol. 1 is the first volume of the World Premiere Recording of the works of Leonardo Leo, (1694-1744), “Sei Cantate Spirituale”.
Leonardo Leo was considered one of the best composers of the “Napolitan school” alone with Alessandro Scarlatti, Francesco Durante, Francesco Feo, etc. Miguel Ulla, the young emerging Spanish Countertenor gives a fresh and inspired version of this beautiful lyric works. He is accompanied by Fernando Reyes, (tiorba, archlute and baroque guitar) and Javier Jiménez, organ.
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In this debut episode of Resonancias antiguas (Ancient Resonances), we explore the recording of Leonardo Leo's six spiritual cantatas, marking the world premiere recording of this collection. Featuring countertenor Miguel Ulla Berdullas, plucked-string specialist Fernando Reyes Ferrón, and producer Agustín Maruri, the program examines the performance practice and sound engineering behind this recording project—a project in which I participated, performing the basso continuo on the organ alongside Fernando Reyes Ferrón.
News - First recording of Leonardo Leo’s Sei Cantate Spirituale by Miguel Ulla
docenotas - february 2024
"One of the most celebrated repertoires to emerge from the revival sparked by Historically Informed Performance (HIP) is Neapolitan opera. This movement has brought the works of great composers to light; yet, as is often the case, certain towering figures tend to overshadow others. One such composer—whose name is recognized, yet who remains infrequently recorded and programmed—is undoubtedly Leonardo Leo.
In an effort to contribute to the recovery of Leo's compelling oeuvre, the young countertenor Miguel Ulla has digitally released (available on all streaming platforms) the album Leonardo Leo: Sei Cantate Spirituale (6 Spiritual Cantatas), the first volume dedicated to this music."
Review - The spiritual cantatas of Leonardo Leo, Leonardo Leo: Sei Cantate Spirituale vol. 1, by Pablo Rodríguez Canfranclunes
musicantigua - november 2024
"Despite his youth, countertenor Miguel Ulla has performed at such emblematic venues as the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater and Conservatory, the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, and the Basilica of Santa María la Real in Covadonga. This marks his second album release, in which he navigates Leonardo Leo’s compelling yet obscure repertoire with notable technical command. Indeed, this project represents the very first time these cantatas have ever been recorded."