From Naples to Madrid


Coviello Classics, 2026

The music of Artemandoline & Núria Rial's album invites us to rediscover the mandolin not merely as a symbol of Naples, but as a witness to a vibrant musical culture shaped by exchange, movement, and shared traditions across the Mediterranean world.From Naples to Madrid takes listeners on a vibrant musical journey through the Kingdom of Naples and the Spanish Court, featuring soprano Núria Rial and artemandoline. The album explores a rich repertoire of 17th- and 18th-century music, celebrating the cultural exchange between Italy and Spain.


Artemandoline

Juan Carlos Muñoz & Mari Fe Pavón  baroque bandurria, baroque mandolin & baroque mandolaMari Fe Pavón aroque bandurria & baroque mandolinManuel Muñoz baroque guitarAnastasia Baraviera cello Pablo Zapico theorboRalf Waldner harpsichordDavid Mayoral percussionMeike Herzig recorderDavid Da Costa Rio mandoloneNúria Rial soprano

REVIEW

[...] The ensemble artemandoline performs with virtuosity, elegance, and freshness. Combined with Núria Rial’s captivating voice, this cheerful album is also a perfect companion for a summer holiday.

Elisabeth Hahn, Deutschlandfunk Kultur