Vivaldi composed "Il Bajazet" in the "pasticcio" form, incorporating arias by other composers like Johann Adolph Hasse, Geminiano Giacomelli, and Riccardo Broschi.
Composition History
Vivaldi's opera "Il Bajazet" was commissioned for Verona's 1735 carnival season, with Vivaldi serving as both impresario and musician.
Composer Biography
Antonio Vivaldi, known for "The Four Seasons," was constantly evolving his compositional style, with "Il Bajazet" reflecting his late maturity and updated taste.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vivaldi, like other composers of his era, frequently reused his own music and adapted existing librettos, a common practice not seen as plagiarism at the time.
Interpretation
The conductor, Federico Maria Sardelli, chose to exclude instruments like the theorbo, guitar, oboes, and bassoon from the orchestra for this recording, as they were not historically accurate for Venetian opera of the period.
Recording & Production
This recording of "Il Bajazet" was made live on June 9, 2024, at the Teatro Malibran in Venice, Italy.
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