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: A rising countertenor known for his agility and ability to tackle the demanding tessitura originally written for castrati.

The repertoire highlights the versatility of both the voice and the recorder, which often acted as a melodic counterpart to the singer.

: Features the aria "Non piangete, amati rai" from the opera Ciro riconosciuto . : A rising countertenor known for his agility

Castrapolis: Neapolitan Cantatas and Arias - BIS - Presto Music

: Excerpts from the opera Il ritorno di Ulisse alla patria , illustrating the dramatic flair of Neapolitan vocal writing. Castrapolis: Neapolitan Cantatas and Arias - BIS -

: One of the world’s leading recorder players, Laurin provides both musical direction and virtuosic instrumental accompaniment.

The term "Castrapolis" serves as a metaphorical bridge to 18th-century , a city that was the undisputed capital of the musical world, particularly regarding the art of the castrati . During this "Golden Age," Neapolitan conservatories produced some of the most technically gifted and emotionally expressive singers in history. During this "Golden Age

: A Swedish baroque ensemble founded by Dan Laurin and Anna Paradiso specifically to explore and record rare Neapolitan manuscripts.