Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble

This event takes place in the prestigious Santa Maria della Pietà church, which was designed by Giorgio Massari to enhance the acoustic quality of the musical performance, according to the recommendation of the musician, Antonio Vivaldi.

The talented musicians of I Virtuosi Italiani will execute the composition, The Four Seasons of Vivaldi, as well as the works of other contemporary composers.

The incredible acoustics and precious frescos of the church will make any Venetian night unique and unforgettable.

Program and cast

ANTONIO VIVALDI
"THE FOUR SEASONS"
Concertos for violin, strings, and harpsichord

"La Primavera" Op. 8 No. 1
Violin: Ernesto Campagnaro

Allegro – "Spring has arrived"

Largo – "Murmur of leaves and plants – the sleeping goatherd"

Allegro – "Pastoral dance"

"L’Estate" Op. 8 No. 2

Allegro non molto – "Languishing in the heat": Allegro

Adagio – "Brings rest to weary limbs"

Presto – "The fierce summer storm"

"L’Autunno" Op. 8 No. 3
Violin: Luca Ranzato

Allegro – "Dance and song of the peasants"

Adagio molto – "Drunken sleepers"

Allegro – "The hunt"

"L’Inverno" Op. 8 No. 4

Allegro non molto – "Shivering, frozen in the icy snow"

Largo – "Spending quiet days by the fire…"

Allegro – "Walking on the ice"

ANTONIO VIVALDI
Concerto for Cello, Strings, and Harpsichord RV 419
Cello: Davide Amadio

Allegro

Andante

Allegro

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Concerto for Violin, Strings, and Harpsichord BWV 1042
Violin: Matteo Anderlini

Allegro

Adagio

Allegro assai

THE PROGRAM AND CAST ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE