the CD presentation video made by Mauro Fermariello
Il martirio di Santa Caterina by castrato singer, composer and writer Pier Francesco Tosi is a fine example of the rich tradition of late-Baroque oratorio. It is the embodiment of Tosi’s famous treatise on a vocal style that emphasised expressive authenticity over virtuoso display. This story of the martyrdom of Catherine of Alexandria for refusing to convert to paganism is filled with deeply poignant music that depicts her prodigious inner strength, representing the power of faith through grief, courage, compassion, and admiration for the fortitude of others. Title: Il martirio di Santa Caterina, Oratorio in two parts Composer: Pier Francesco Tosi World Première Recording Performers: Giuseppe Camerlingo, conductor Santa Caterina, Valeria Girardello, alto Massimino, Luca Greco, bass Regina, Vittoria Giacobazzi, soprano Testo / Filosofo (Narrator / Philosopher), Leopoldo Punziano, tenor Porfirio, Enrico Torre, alto Orchestra: Cosarara Continuo organ: Maurizio Rea Solo violin: Enrico Orlando Barcode: 8007144080662 CDS8066.02 (2 CDs) Category: Classical | Oratorio Formats: Physical and digital Audio Format: DDD Audio resolution: SD (44-16)/HD (96-24)/ADM/Flac Notes: Eng Recording place: Chiesa di Santa Caterina a Formiello, Naples, Italy Recording dates: 25th-28th November 2017 Packaging: Brilliant box Duration: CD1 49:24 min., CD2 56:53 min. Featured tracks: CD1 Tracks Nos. 13 and 17, CD2 Track No. 18 Album Mood: dramatic, mistic Video Maker: Mauro Fermariello RELEASE DATE: 17th October 2025