Vivaldi: "Il Mondo al rovescio" - Concerti con molti istromenti
9/9/2022, 23 Tracks, 1:16:33
Featuring
Amandine Beyer
Gli Incogniti
Antonio Vivaldi
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Historical Context
Vivaldi worked as Maestro de' Concerti for the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, which had an extraordinary collection of instruments, including prototypes like the violino in tromba.
Compositional Technique
Vivaldi's compositions are characterized by simple rhythms, intelligent phrase structures, luminous yet shadowed harmonies, and ingenious instrumentations driven by practice and experimentation.
Composition History
Vivaldi's concerti con molti istromenti, precursors to the symphony, were primarily intended to showcase the diverse instruments available at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice.
Instruments
The Ospedale della Pietà orchestra, where Vivaldi worked, included orphan girls who played many instruments, with one famous violinist, Anna Maria, considered 'the foremost violin in Italy.'
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vivaldi is described as a "wizard" or "shaman" who transforms himself and his listeners, creating a collective imaginative experience through his music.
Compositional Technique
Vivaldi's compositions are described as "malleable" and "always ready to evolve or metamorphose," often serving as a starting point for performers.
