Philippe Jaroussky, the countertenor on this album, considers Vivaldi the composer who has brought him the most luck throughout his career.
Composer Biography
Antonio Vivaldi, a priest, virtuoso violinist, and renowned composer of concertos, was known as the 'Red Priest'.
Composition History
Vivaldi's opportunity to compose sacred works for Venice came during a three-year 'interim' period at the Ospedale della Pietà, when Francesco Gasparini, the maestro di coro, took a leave of absence.
Recording & Production
This album marks the first time Philippe Jaroussky has recorded with his own ensemble, Artaserse, in a fuller, more orchestral line-up.
Composition History
Vivaldi's first sacred music compositions were commissioned by churches and religious institutions outside of his native Venice, in cities like Brescia, Padua, and Vicenza.
Composition History
Vivaldi's first sacred work, the Stabat Mater, was commissioned by the Congregazione dell'Oratorio di San Filippo Neri in Brescia and premiered there in 1712.
Historical Context
The churches of Vivaldi's native Venice, particularly Saint Mark's, initially preferred the polyphony of Gabrieli or the a cappella textures of Legrenzi over Vivaldi's innovative style.
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