The recording for this album was made in St Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, across several sessions in 2001, 2002, and 2003.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vivaldi's sacred vocal music is described as a bridge between his imagination as a musician and his conviction as a priest, where all facets of his complex personality converged.
Composition History
Before the 1920s, Vivaldi was not known to have composed a significant amount of sacred vocal music, as almost none had survived.
Historical Context
Due to decorum, mixed church choirs were not acceptable in Catholic Europe, so the Pietà exclusively trained and used female residents as musicians.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The greatness of Vivaldi's sacred vocal music lies in its consummate artistry and high level of inspiration, rather than its historical influence.
Interpretation
The performing editions for this album were prepared by Robert King, who also conducts The King's Consort, and the pitch used is A = 415Hz.
Historical Context
Vivaldi worked as a violin master and orchestral director at the Pietà, a Venetian charitable institution for foundlings.
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