This album is a concept album dedicated to 'seconde donne' (second women) in Baroque opera, highlighting characters often overshadowed by prima donnas.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept draws a parallel between the 'shadow women' of opera and the Baroque era's artistic use of chiaroscuro, where shadows enhance light and create dramatic effects.
Compositional Technique
In Vivaldi's aria 'Vorresti amor da me' from Orlando furioso, the composer quotes himself by using the opening bars of 'Spring' from his famous 'Four Seasons'.
Performer Biography
Julia Böhme, the contralto on this recording, is known for her vocal expressiveness, historically informed style, and dramatic intensity in 17th and 18th-century music.
Performer Biography
Robin Peter Müller, who directs La Folia Barockorchester, is a highly sought-after musician on both historical and modern violins.
Interpretation
La Folia Barockorchester, founded in 2007 by Robin Peter Müller, performs 17th and 18th-century music on historical instruments, aiming for vibrant and stirring interpretations.
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