Felice Anerio was a significant figure in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods of music, with a lifetime spanning from 1560 to 1614. An Italian composer and singer, Anerio began his musical journey as a chorister at Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome and later progressed to become the composer of the Papal Chapel. His career unfolded during a period of transition in church music, and Anerio's work is noted for bridging the polyphonic traditions of the Renaissance with the emerging Baroque style.

His compositions include a variety of sacred works, such as masses, motets, and madrigals, which showcase his skilled counterpoint and adherence to the Roman School of composition, a music style associated with the city of Rome. While his brother, Giovanni Francesco Anerio, also enjoyed a career in music, Felice's own legacy extends to having influenced the development of early Baroque church music. Among his most recent releases are "Anerio: Voce mea ad Dominum," which features some of his contemplative sacred vocal works; "Cantate Domino - La Cappella Sistina e la musica dei Papi," a compilation where his compositions stand alongside those created for the Papal Chapel; and "G. Anerio: Requiem – F. Anerio: 6 Motets," which highlights his significant contribution to the field of sacred music with a focus on reflective and solemn motifs.

Genres

Italian Renaissance

Latest Release

Anerio: Voce mea ad Dominum

Felice Anerio•

Sistine Chapel Choir

Single - Released February 1, 2019