I Virtuosi Italiani: Il Suono Di Vivaldi — Vivaldi Sound Project

Venice, Santa Maria della Pietà — Main Hall

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About the Event

I Virtuosi Italiani present great masterpieces of the Italian and European baroque, always with Vivaldi and his works as a point of reference.

For an extraordinary evening of Baroque classics, visit the impressive Santa Maria della Pietà, popularly known as Vivaldi Church, in Venice, the Baroque epicentre.

Santa Maria della Pietà

The church of Santa Maria della Pietà, sometimes called 'della Visitazione', is a well‐known church in Venice, Italy. At the time of building, between 1745 andl 1760, it sat adjacent to a hospital‐orphanage called the 'Ospedale della Pietá', key to the the church's association with Vivaldi. Designed by Giorgio Massari, the building was not completed to his original plan, although this did not diminish its finished splendor. Above the entrance sits a large bas‐relief created by Marsili in 1800, representing the virtue of Charity. The frescoed ceilings and presbytery were contributed by Tiepolo, depicting Peace, Strength and the Triumph of Faith, angelic musicians and theological virtues. Works by other great artists proliferate, including 'Jesus in Simon’s house' 1544 by Alessandro Bonvicino and paintings by Piazzetta, Giuseppe Angeli, Maggiotto, and Angelo Marinetti.

Program

Vivaldi, Antonio – Sinfonia avanti l’opera “L’Olimpiade” per archi e basso continuo in Do Magg. RV 725, Allegro — Andante — Allegro molto
Barbella, Emanuele – Concerto per mandolino, due violini e basso continuo in Re Magg, Allegro ma non presto — Andantino — Giga, Allegro
Vivaldi, Antonio – Sonata“La Follia” in re minore per due violini e basso continuo Op. 1 n. 12 RV 63. Tema con variazioni
Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista – Concerto in Si bemolle maggiore per mandolino archi e continuo, Allegro ‐Largo alla siciliana — Allegro
Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista – Nel chiuso centro („Orfeo') — Cantata da camera for Soprano, Strings and Basso Continuo
Vivaldi, Antonio – Concerto per mandolino, archi e basso continuo in Re Maggiore RV 93, Allegro — Largo — Allegro

Program is subject to change

Artists

Orchestra:	I Virtuosi Italiani The ensemble I Virtuosi Italiani came together in 1989 and is one of the most active and qualified formations in the international artistic panorama. They have performed in the most important theatres and main Italian and foreign music associations, collaborating with the most famous soloists and conductors from all over the world. Their recording activity is also notable with more than 100 CDs produced for the major record companies with more than 400,000 records sold throughout the world, obtaining prestigious awards from the most important European magazines. Versatility distinguishes the philosophy of the group, together with the interest they have always shown for borderline repertoire, a meaningful itinerary the Virtuosi Italiani have followed to the highest levels, collaborating with artists of the calibre of G.Allevi, F. Battiato, G.Bregovic, U.Craine, C.Corea, L.Einaujdi, P. Fresu, M.Nyuman and C.Picco.
Mandolin:	Orlandi, Ugo
Conductor:	Martini, Alberto