A Venetian Christmas
Part of: Chamber Music Series
This program brings together six concertos by Vivaldi, drawn from both his orchestral and solo repertory. Scored for a variety of instrumental combinations, the works highlight the composer’s approach to contrast, color, and virtuosity. The selection ranges from the multi-soloist Concerto for Four Violins to “Winter” from The Four Seasons. Many of these pieces were written for the musicians of Venice’s Ospedale della Pietà, where Vivaldi spent much of his career, and reflect the technical command of its performers.
Program
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Four Violins in A Major, RV 552, “Per eco in lontano”
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Two Violins in A Major, RV 519
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Flute and Violin in D Major, RV 512
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Two Violins and Cello in D minor, RV 565
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Violin in E-flat Major, RV 256, “Il ritiro”
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Violin in F minor, RV 297, “Winter,” from The Four Seasons

