Vivaldi sometimes simplified his writing to a lean two-part texture to strengthen the vocal line or speed up composition, while also appreciating the resulting clarity and muscularity.
Performer Biography
Café Zimmermann, the ensemble on this album, was founded in 1999 and is a leading Baroque ensemble in France and Europe, named after an 18th-century Leipzig institution.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vivaldi's music demonstrates his perfect understanding of the technical possibilities of each type of voice or instrument.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place in January 2025 at Grand Manège Namur in Belgium.
Performer Biography
Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, the countertenor on this album, has performed in major opera productions and concerts across Europe, including at the Bolshoi Theatre and Teatro alla Scala.
Composer's Artistic Vision
This album celebrates Antonio Vivaldi's writing for the alto vocal register and for soloists from three instrumental families: strings, woodwind, and brass.
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