Pasquini: Passion Cantatas

Along with Corelli and Scarlatti, Pasquini played a major part in the musical life of Rome, and was famous for his skill as both a harpsichordist and organist. The cantatas featured on this new CD, were composed for Holy Week at the Borghese Chapel. The richness of Pasquini’s scoring and the textures created make for a lush and sumptuous sound. His depictions of thunder and lightning as well as stormy seas are truly impressive.