Interpreti Veneziani: Vivaldi in Venice
Venice, Chiesa di San Vidal — Main Hall
About the Event
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of classical music with this stunning performance of Vivaldi's masterpieces at the remarkable Chiesa di San Vidal in Venice.
Program
- Antonio Vivaldi – Selected Works for Violin and Harpsichord
Artists
| Orchestra: | Interpreti Veneziani One of Venice's most popular musical ensembles, the Interpreti Veneziani welcome over 60,000 visitors a year to their concerts in the San Vidal church. Their repertoire focuses particularly on Vivaldi, without neglecting Bach, and the other great composers of the Baroque era. The Venetians' performances of Classical and Contemporary works have also attracted positive receptions and the ensemble has made numerous commercial recordings. The Interpreti Veneziani have toured all over the world to great acclaim. The ensemble is also responsible for founding the Museo della Musica (Museum of Music), dedicated to 500 years of music making, in Venice's Church of San Maurizio. |
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Chiesa di San Vidal
San Vidal (San Vitale) is a Venetian concert and event hall located in the Sestiere of San Marco, at one end of Campo Santo Stefano. Established at the end of the 11th Century by Doge Vitale Falier in honor of his namesake saint, the building burned down and was replaced in the 16th Century. Further renovations were needed in the 17th Century, and were completed in the style of the period. The interior hall has a vaulted ceiling, paintings by Pellegrini and Piazzetta dating back to the 17th century, and a detailed presbytery by Vittore Carpaccio. The altar piece depicts San Vidal on Horseback with Eight Saints, watched overfrom above by the Virgin with the Christ Child. The composer Baldassare Galuppi was buried here, although his funeral was held in a nearby church called Santo Stefano, and no gravestone can be found in the hall.
Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi went down in history as a creator of the instrumental concert genre and the father of orchestral music. He was born in Venice on the 4th of March 1678. Vivaldi was a weak and sickly child suffering from asthma, however could not stop him from devoting himself completely to music. His father, Giovanni Batista a professional violinist, taught his elder son Antonio to play the violin. With his father young Antonio met the best musicians of Venice of that time and gave concerts in local churches. He also worked as a violin teacher and later as a music director at the orphanage Ospedalle della Pieta. Meanwhile he composed concertos, sacred works and vocal music and in 1713 he achieved great recognition with his sacred choral music. Vivaldi got captivated by the world of opera and worked both as opera composer and impresario at the Teatro San Angelo. In 1717 he obtained a prestigious position by the prince court in Manua as a director of secular music and worked there until around 1720. During that time he composed his world-renowned masterpiece The Four Seasons. In the 1730's his career dwindled as his music became unfashionable and the great composer died in poverty. It took the world two centuries to rediscover and reevaluate Vivaldi’s music, as it was buried into oblivion after his death. In the early 20th century many previously unknown works were found and immediately captured the hearts of the music lovers.
Customer Reviews
4.7 of 5
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Natalia D, Österreich
Aug 2025
Nicely played. But too short for the money
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Joana F, Portugal
Aug 2025
Fabuloso. Emocionei‐me com a beleza e intensidade dos músicos. Acústica maravilhosa.
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Rosamund W, United Kingdom
Jul 2025
A fantastic evening full of passion and wonderfully skilled musicians. Don't miss it!
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Wessel Emile F, South Africa
Jun 2025
Well organised, and the talent of the musicians were excellent. Venue is similarly great and well located.
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Rosemary G, United Kingdom
Feb 2024
Brilliant !
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Sep 2022
Wonderful performance by enthusiastic young performers
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CLAUDE R, France
Jan 2020
exceptionnel
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Ian H, United Kingdom
Oct 2019
A vibrant and musically fine performance. The ensemble was excellent with the group responding and moving as one. The soloists were very fine players but virtuosity never took over from musicality. Clearly informed baroque performance practice. We have seen the group several times and it is always a joy.
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Iveta H, Slovakia
Oct 2019
Great performance i enjoyed it very much. We have seen it last year and wanted to see it again
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Marta Alicia E, Argentina
Oct 2019
Excelente!
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Leena B, Finland
Sep 2019
Excellent tight ensemble! Excellent bass and cello! Very good soloists, encore soloists superb! @
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Loredana C, Italia
Sep 2019
Stupore e soddisfazione per l'esecuzione magistrale dei musicisti. Grazie per la magnifica serata!
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Frederic R, France
Sep 2019
Amazing !
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Judith S, Canada
Sep 2019
Truly wonderful! Made our last night in Venice very special!
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Richard I, United Kingdom
Sep 2019
Fantastic.
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Thelma S, USA
Jul 2019
Music and Venue great, but the temperature was very hot with little air circulation
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Paul A, Belgium
Jul 2019
Maybe one piece of Bach
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Lina L, Colombia
Jun 2019
Every interpretation was marvellous, we really enjoyed it. The passion that the group plays with is amazing
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Olga K, Россия
Jun 2019
Grande! E 'stato il mio miglior giorno!
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Emilie G, France
May 2019
Un pur moment de bonheur ! Ce sont des virtuoses qui nous font partager leur amour de la musique,un grand merci à ces artistes .
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Sharon B, South Africa
May 2019
Wonderful recitals, the musicians were passionate about their playing and the venue was great.
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Jaesung C, South Korea
Apr 2019
very amazing performance!!
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Marina U, Россия
Mar 2019
Прекрасный концерт потрясающие музыканты, очень хорошая программа, замечательный собор 12 века с картиной Карпаччо и коллекцией инструментов!
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Tony A, United Kingdom
Mar 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed the evening the music was wonderful played by very talented musicians.
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Michael P, Canada
Dec 2018
This is a stunning display of the exceptional skills of masters of the violin and the final Carmen Fantasia a world class show stopper.
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Barbara P, Schweiz
Dec 2018
Das war der Höhepunkt unserer Reise. Kann nur sagen: ein Kammerkonzert der Spitzenklasse! Es war unvergesslich und klingt noch nach.
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Marc L, France
Nov 2018
Formidable concert, ce vendredi soir 30 novembre 2018 ! Nous avons été éblouis par : la beauté de la musique, naturellement ; mais aussi, par la virtuosité et l'engagement des "Interpreti Veneziani"… Un grand bravo pour leur talent (et leur travail), et pour leur anthousiasme communicatif !
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Deborah d H, USA
Nov 2018
Lovely concert
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John S, United Kingdom
Oct 2018
one of the best experiences of my life, I cannot descibe it better,
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Peter M, United Kingdom
Oct 2018
Great performance. Lovely interpretation. Beautiful surroundings. Good value.
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Marina C.,
Oct 2012
excellent performance, beautiful setting. Memorable experience!
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Ivo F.,
Oct 2012
Grandiose Musiker, gutes Repertoire. Kirche hat eine excellente Akustik. Das Ensemble ist super und empfehlenswert!!
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Marie‐Chantal G.,
Sep 2012
Très beau concert par des interprètes qui vivent la musique
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Damein C., Australia
Jul 2012
Fantastic professional performance, venue perfect. Loved it. thank you
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Helga S., Germany
Feb 2012
musikalisch gut inszenierte Darbietung, harmonisches Zusammenspiel der Interpreten mit gelungenen solistischen Einlagen
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Martine C., France
Feb 2012
Ce sont d'excellents professionnels, très sensibles et très en lien avec le public. Très belle soirée.
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Marie‐françoise B., France
Feb 2012
MAGNIFIQUE CONCERT — MUSICIENS EXCEPTIONNELS ! les quatre saisons de vivaldi dans un lieu aussi magique que Venise, la ville de Vivaldi — merveilleux souvenir
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Yosuke F., Japan
Jan 2012
僕はとても感激して聴きました。
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Aurélien L., France
Jan 2012
Très beau concert!, les musiciens sont formidables. Quelle chance d'être présent au concert du nouvel an dans ce lieu unique
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BERTILLON A., France
Jan 2012
Très beau concert … la seule déconvenue tenait au fait que nous avions pris les billets en croyant aller entendre "les 4 saisons" de Vivaldi ?! …
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Wolfgang R., Germany
Jan 2012
Vivaldi am Geburts — und Lebensort von einem derart strak inspirierten, erstklassigen Septett in der ausverkauften, viel Athmosphäre verströmenden Chiesa San Vidal (viele Italiener und nicht nur Touristen) zu geniessen, das ist ein Musikereignis bester Qualität.
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Cécile F., Belgium
Dec 2011
Très beau concert avec une superbe interprétation de la part des musiciens!
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Hyekyoung K., United States
Nov 2011
very nice. good venue, excellent performers, good selections.
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René E., France
Oct 2011
c'était vraiment excellent, nous avons beaucoup aimé le cadre et la virtuosité des violonistes
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Pierre, France
Sep 2011
Une très bonne prestation, dans un lieu magnifique.
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Andi L., Germany
Sep 2011
ds war sehr kurz .. aber gut
Address
Chiesa di San Vidal, San Marco, 2862/B, Venice, Italy — Google Maps
