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Vivaldi: Masques

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Details

Composer
Antonio Vivaldi
Artist
Paul-Antoine Benos-Djian, Cafe Zimmermann, Pablo Valetti
Format
CD
Label
Alpha
Released
Jan 30, 2026
Catalog #
ALPHA1195
UPC
3701624511954

About

This album celebrates Antonio Vivaldi's compositions for a particular vocal register, the alto, and for soloists from three different instrumental families: strings, woodwinds (the transverse flute) and brass (the horn). It includes the now famous arias from Orlando furioso and La verità in cimento, the violin concerto RV241, brought back from Venice in 1717 by Johann Georg Pisendel, a leading violinist, pupil and friend of Vivaldi, a flute concerto, not to mention his sacred vocal music, much of which is written for solo voice. A broad and eclectic panorama, a veritable 'best of' the Venetian composer, conceived by the musicians of Cafe Zimmermann, who have been playing Vivaldi's music with passion since it's creation more than 25 years ago (as evidenced by it's rich discography at Alpha), and the French countertenor Paul-Antoine Benos-Djian, 'enchanting in Vivaldi', writes Diapason, which praises his 'penetrating artistry' and 'unique personality'.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 02:40
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  2. 2 II. Andante molto 02:34
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante molto
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  3. 3 III. — 00:59
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. —
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  4. 4 La verita in cimento, RV 739, Act I: Aria: I lacci tende più forti 05:05
    Track
    4
    Title
    La verita in cimento, RV 739, Act I: Aria: I lacci tende più forti
    Duration
    05:05
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  5. 5 I. Allegro 04:01
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    04:01
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Pablo Valetti
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  6. 6 II. Grave 01:58
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Grave
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Pablo Valetti
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  7. 7 III. Allegro 03:33
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Pablo Valetti
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  8. 8 Orlando, RV 728, Act I: Sol da te, mio dolce amore 09:37
    Track
    8
    Title
    Orlando, RV 728, Act I: Sol da te, mio dolce amore
    Duration
    09:37
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  9. 9 Longe mala, umbrae, terrors, RV 640 05:05
    Track
    9
    Title
    Longe mala, umbrae, terrors, RV 640
    Duration
    05:05
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  10. 10 I. Allegro 03:40
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    03:40
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Alexandre Zanetta, Félix Polet
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  11. 11 II. Largo 02:35
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Alexandre Zanetta, Félix Polet
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  12. 12 III. Allegro non molto 02:43
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Allegro non molto
    Duration
    02:43
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Alexandre Zanetta, Félix Polet
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  13. 13 Orlando, RV 728, Act II: Aria: Piangerò sin che l'onda 05:05
    Track
    13
    Title
    Orlando, RV 728, Act II: Aria: Piangerò sin che l'onda
    Duration
    05:05
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  14. 14 La verita in cimento, RV 739, Act I: Aria: Mi vuoi tradir, lo so 03:10
    Track
    14
    Title
    La verita in cimento, RV 739, Act I: Aria: Mi vuoi tradir, lo so
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  15. 15 I. Allegro non molto 03:37
    Track
    15
    Title
    I. Allegro non molto
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Karel Valter
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  16. 16 II. Largo e cantabile 03:06
    Track
    16
    Title
    II. Largo e cantabile
    Duration
    03:06
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Karel Valter
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  17. 17 III. Allegro 01:57
    Track
    17
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Karel Valter
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti
  18. 18 Motezuma, RV 723, Act I: Aria: S'impugni la spada 05:17
    Track
    18
    Title
    Motezuma, RV 723, Act I: Aria: S'impugni la spada
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian
    Ensemble
    Café Zimmermann
    Conductor
    Pablo Valetti