From a performance at the 2015 Valletta International Baroque Festival in Malta, this live performance of the engaging Cologne-based choir and orchestra Die Kolner Akademie led by Michael Alexander Willens aims to refocus attention on the little known Malta born Naples based late Baroque composer Girolamo Abos. The engaging performances of these Maltese Christmas masses with Die Kolner's impeccable attention to detail bring new attention to this seldom recorded composer whose works are characterized by elegantly constructed forms and spirited contrapuntal thoroughbass that on this collection approach a level of revelation.
We are deeply grateful for the sponsorship of Gen Re in making this CD production possible.
Special thanks to Frederick Aqualina for preparing the scores.
Live recording on 21.01.2015 from the Valletta International Baroque Festival, Kenneth Zammit Tabona, Director, St. Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta.