Since 2010, Leila Schayegh has been a lecturer at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, teaching Baroque violin and emphasizing personal expressiveness.
Performer Biography
Leila Schayegh, the violinist, completed her Baroque violin studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis with 'summa cum laude' in 2005.
Compositional Technique
Both 'La Follia' and the 'Ciaccona' from RV 222 are based on an ostinato, a repeating bassline over which upper voices create new variations.
Performer Biography
Leila Schayegh's CD recordings have received prestigious awards, including the Diapason d'or de l'année for her Caldara and Bach albums.
Interpretation
This recording incorporates elements of Baroque theatre, such as clay pigeons and thunder sheets, inspired by Vivaldi's background as an opera composer.
Performer Biography
Musica Fiorita, led by Daniela Dolci, has specialized in late Renaissance and Baroque music for over 29 years, promoting historically informed performance.
Compositional Technique
Vivaldi's programmatic sonnets, which form the basis of The Four Seasons, describe life through the seasons, including both joys and fears.
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