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Composer of the Week Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Episode 3 of 5

Donald Macleod focuses on how, having won over his home crowd in Venice, Vivaldi set out to capitalise on his growing fame by finding work and influential patrons abroad.

Having won over his home crowd in Venice, Vivaldi set out to capitalise on his growing fame by finding work and influential patrons abroad. Presented by Donald Macleod.

Vivaldi: Aria - Dell'alma superba (Serenata a tre, RV 690)
Ernesto Palacio (tenor), I Solisti Veneti, directed by Claudio Scimone

Vivaldi: Tito Manlio, Act 2, Scene 1: Non ti lusinghi la crudeltade
Emma Kirkby (soprano, Lucio), The Brandenburg Consort, directed by Roy Goodman

Vivaldi Sonata No.11 in E flat RV.756
Andrew Manze (violin), Nigel North (archlute), John Toll (harpsichord)

Vivaldi: Magnificat RV.610b
Emily Van Evera (soprano), Nancy Argenta (soprano), Alison Place (mezzo), Catherine King (mezzo), Margaret Cable (contralto), The Taverner Choir and Players, directed by Andrew Parrott

Vivaldi: Concerto Op.8 No.3 'l'autunno' RV.293
Antonio De Secondi (violin), Concerto Italiano, directed by Rinaldo Alessandrini.

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Music Played

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Tito Manlio - pasticcio RV.738

    Conductor: Roy GOODMAN Performer: Brandenburg Consort Performer: Emma KIRKBY - Soprano (Soprano) Performer: Roy GOODMAN - Violin (Conductor/Violin)

    • HYPERION.
    • CDA 66745-.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Sonata in E flat major RV.756 (Manchester sonata no.11) for violin and continuo

    Performer: Andrew MANZE - Violin Performer: John TOLL - Harpsichord Performer: Nigel NORTH - Lute

    • Harmonia Mundi.
    • HMX290734243.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Magnificat in G minor RV.610b for SSAT soli, chor, 2 trp, str & bc

    Conductor: Andrew PARROTT Performer: Alison PLACE - Mezzo-soprano Performer: Emily van EVERA - Soprano Performer: Margaret CABLE - Mezzo-soprano Performer: Taverner Choir Performer: Taverner Players

    • VIRGIN.
    • VC-759326-2.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Concerto in F major RV.293, Op.8`3 (L'Autunno) for violin and orchestra

    Performer: Antonio de SECONDI - Violin Performer: Luca PEVERINI - Cello Performer: Rinaldo ALESSANDRINI - Director Performer: Concerto Italiano

    • NAIVE RECORDS.
    • OP-30363.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Aria (Mio Cor, Povero Cor [la Ninfa Ed Il Pastore] - Serenata Rv.690)

    Orchestra: I Solisti Veneti. Conductor: Claudio Scimone.
    • Erato: 4509 97417-2.
    • Erato.
    • 5.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Act 2; Non ti lusinghi la crudeltade (Tito Manlio - Pasticcio Rv.738)

    Performer: Roy Goodman. Singer: Emma Kirkby. Orchestra: The Brandenburg Consort. Conductor: Roy Goodman.
    • HYPERION : CDA 66745-.
    • HYPERION.
    • 6.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Sonata In E Flat Major Rv.756 (Manchester Sonata No.11)

    Performer: Andrew Manze. Performer: Nigel North. Performer: John Toll.
    • Harmonia Mundi: HMX290734243.
    • Harmonia Mundi.
    • 17.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Magnificat In G Minor Rv.610b

    Choir: Taverner Choir. Orchestra: Taverner Players. Conductor: Andrew Parrott. Singer: Emily Van Evera. Singer: Alison Place. Singer: Margaret Cable.
    • VIRGIN : VC-759326-2.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 17.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Concerto In F Major Rv.293, Op.8`3 (L'Autunno)

    Performer: Antonio de Secondi. Performer: Luca Peverini. Ensemble: Concerto Italiano. Director: Rinaldo Alessandrini.
    • NAIVE RECORDS : OP-30363.
    • NAIVE RECORDS.
    • 7.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 28 Sep 2011 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3
  • Wed 28 Sep 2011 18:30
    大象传媒 Radio 3
  • Tue 29 Dec 2015 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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