Porrino: I canti dell'esilio (Songs of Exile)

Nisi, Angela, Ruggiero, Enrica

97600

Ennio Porrino (1910–1959) was an Italian composer known for his deep connection to Sardinian musical traditions and his ability to blend them with modern compositional techniques. Born in Cagliari, Sardinia, Porrino studied composition under Ottorino Respighi, which influenced his rich and evocative orchestration. His works often reflected the landscapes, folklore, and cultural identity of Sardinia, making him a significant figure in 20th-century Italian music.

One of his notable compositions is I canti dell’esilio (Songs of Exile), written in 1945. This work, composed at the end of World War II, is deeply emotional and reflects themes of longing, displacement, and nostalgia. The title itself suggests a sense of exile—possibly symbolic of the broader displacement caused by the war or a more personal reflection on isolation and identity. The piece is characterized by expressive melodies, poignant harmonies, and an underlying sense of melancholy.

Performed by Angela Nisi (soprano) and Enrica Ruggiero (piano).

Works:

•1Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche greche: I. “E di te nel tempo” (Lyrics by Saffo)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche greche: II. “Alla foce dell’ebro” (Lyrics by Alceo)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche greche: III. “Lamento di Danae” (Lyrics by Simonide di Ceo)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche trobadoriche: I. “Ce fut en mai” (Pastorella francese)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche trobadoriche: II. “Dû bist mîn” (Minnesang – Unknown Poet from the 12th Century)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche trobadoriche: III. “Romance del prisionero” (from “Romances viejos” of Spain)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche italiane prima serie, from the 13th to 15th Century: I. “La donna da gradire” (Lyrics by Francesco da Barberino)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche italiane prima serie, from the 13th to 15th Century: II. “Ne li occhi porta” (Lyrics by Dante Alighieri)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche italiane prima serie, from the 13th to 15th Century: III. “Lauda spirituale” (Lyrics by Giovanni Dominici)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche italiane seconda serie, from the 16th to 18th Century: I. “Lode dell’aver moglie” (Lyrics by Francesco Berni)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche italiane seconda serie, from the 16th to 18th Century: II. “Il ruscello” (Lyrics by Girolamo Fontanella)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre liriche italiane seconda serie, from the 16th to 18th Century: III. “L’angelo sterminatore” (Lyrics by Carlo Innocenzo Frugoni)
•Ennio Porrino: Tre canti d’esili (Lyrics by Ennio Porrino): I. “Alla donna lontana”
•Ennio Porrino: Tre canti d’esili (Lyrics by Ennio Porrino): II. “Alla madre lontana”
•Ennio Porrino: Tre canti d’esili (Lyrics by Ennio Porrino): III. “La preghiera dell’esule”
•Ennio Porrino: “Canti di stagione”: I. “Notte d’inverno” (Lyrics by Giosuè Carducci)
•Ennio Porrino: “Canti di stagione”: II. “Mattino d’aprile nel bosco” (vocalise)
•Ennio Porrino: “Canti di stagione”: III. “Afa” (Lyrics by Giuseppe Valentini)
•Ennio Porrino: “Canti di stagione”: IV. “Autunnale-Ditirambo” (from “Bacco in Toscana” by Francesco Redi)

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