In Baroque times in Naples, Christmas was a time of sumptuous festivities and theatrical performances.
These pieces for the Nativity by Cristofaro Caresana are perfect illustrations of the vivacity and liveliness of Neapolitan music at that time.
| Caresana: |
La Caccia dei Toro a 5 voci e strumenti La Tarantella a 5 voci e strumenti La Pastorale a 5 voci e strumenti La Vittoria dell' Infante |
| Giaccio: | Pastorale sulla ciaccona |
| Storace, B: | Passagagli con partite pastoral |