SIMON MAYR (1763-1845): David in spelunca Engaddi.

Description: The last of four Latin oratorios Mayr wrote for one of the four famous girls conservatories in Venice in 1795, this work has all of the compelling drama, colorful orchestration (and a remarkable part for solo harp in the sinfonia to Part II) and melodic richness we've come to expect from this composer. 2 CDs. Texts and translations available on-line. Merit Ostermann (mezzo), Cornelia Horak, Ai Ichihara, Sibylla Duffe (sopranos), Simon Mayr Chorus and Ensemble; Franz Hauk.