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The connection between Porpora and his pupil never seems to have waned. They engaged in extensive correspondence, lasting all their lives.  
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In 1737, Porpora returned to Venice.


==Nicola Porpora in studio albums==
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==Complete list of musical pieces by Nicola Porpora==
===Complete list of musical pieces by Nicola Porpora===
This listing only reflects the musical pieces performed by Philippe Jaroussky.
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Latest revision as of 14:26, 5 October 2021

Nicola Porpora
Nicola Antonio Porpora, artist unknown
Nicola Antonio Porpora, artist unknown
Born
Nicola Antonio Giacinto Porpora

(1686-08-17)August 17, 1686
DiedMarch 3, 1768(1768-03-03) (aged 81)
Naples

Nicola Porpora was the third of ten children of the bookseller Carlo and Caterina di Costanzo. In 1696, began his education at the Conservatorio dei Poveri di Gesù Cristo. It is likely that he soon became a tutor for the younger students because his fee was reduced.[1] 1708 saw the performance of his first composition for the stage at the Palazzo reale, L'Agrippina.

Porpora seems to have been equally gifted as a composer as he was as a teacher. Among his famous students are Carlo Broschi, later known as Farinelli as well as Gaetano Majorano, who would go by the stage name of Caffarelli. Farinelli made his debut in 1719, as prima donna in Porpora's Angelica, with Caffarelli as his rival. In Rome, two commissions followed in 1722 and 1723, both with Farinelli in the role of prima donna.[1] As Farinelli's career and voice evolved, he took on the parts of the hero.

Porpora had a very steady career that eventually led him to London, where he was the competition to Händel's musical enterprises, again with Farinelli on his team.[2]

The connection between Porpora and his pupil never seems to have waned. They engaged in extensive correspondence, lasting all their lives.

Nicola Porpora in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history

In studio albums

Year Title Studio album
2013 Alto Giove Farinelli – Porpora Arias

On video

Concert programs

Year Title Studio album

See the respective program page for a list of possible recordings.

Complete list of musical pieces by Nicola Porpora

This listing only reflects the musical pieces performed by Philippe Jaroussky.

Year published or performed Title Librettist Work Album, video or concert program Year first published/performed
2013 Alto Giove Paolo Rolli Polifemo Farinelli – Porpora Arias 1735

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "PORPORA, Nicola Antonio Giacinto". Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  2. "Nicola Antonio Porpora". Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.

Further Reading