As Zefiro is a woodwind-focused ensemble, the recorder and oboe parts in this score are executed with particular brilliance.
The work tells the mythological story of Apollo and Daphne, serving as an allegory for imperial virtue. download-fux-dafne-lauro-zefiro-alfredo-bernardini-rar
Johann Joseph Fux (best known for his counterpoint treatise Gradus ad Parnassum ). Ensemble: Zefiro, led by Alfredo Bernardini. Lead Violin: Cecilia Bernardini. As Zefiro is a woodwind-focused ensemble, the recorder
Often available as a 2-CD set or high-resolution digital download including a PDF booklet . Critical Reception Ensemble: Zefiro, led by Alfredo Bernardini
For those looking for high-quality digital versions, the album can be found on specialist platforms like HighResAudio and Presto Music.
The performance received widespread acclaim for its "impeccable dramatic pacing" and the "magnificent playing" of the woodwinds—a hallmark of the Zefiro ensemble. Critics from Gramophone Magazine praised the recording for its perceptive shaping of details and vibrant chiaroscuro. Artistic Significance