Historians were only able to verify Antonio Vivaldi's birth date as March 4, 1678, almost three centuries after his birth.
Interpretation
The Berliner Barock Solisten aim to reflect their successful engagement with the expressive playing techniques of the convex Baroque bow in this recording.
Composition History
Many of Antonio Vivaldi's instrumental concertos and concerti grossi were written between 1716 and 1725 for performance by the students of the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage in Venice.
Composer Biography
Antonio Vivaldi was ordained to the priesthood at an early age and served as a violinist in the Cappella di San Marco from about age thirty.
Performer Biography
The Berliner Barock Solisten, the ensemble performing on this album, have a deep fascination with Antonio Vivaldi's music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Antonio Vivaldi's music, with its meditative moments and impressionistic quality, offers a tangible and descriptive glimpse into the Baroque world.
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