Serenata Napoletana: Music for mandolin and piano

This release invites one to experience a Neapolitan evening, or Serenata Napoletana, with a collection of beautifully soothing music for the mandolin and piano.Although at the end of the 19th c. Naples was more famous for its songs than its instrumental music, it was actually a highly innovative period for the mandolin; indeed, the two forms developed closely alongside each other.This release brings together twelve different composers to offer a fascinating selection of the music of this time, none of which has been previously recorded.