Vivaldi's Women / Chandler, La Serenissima

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Label
Signum Classics
Release Date
August 26, 2022
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Antonio Vivaldi
    • PERFORMER
      Adrian Chandler, Jess Dandy, Claire Booth, Renata Pokupic, Robert Howarth, Adrian Chandler, Louise S
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      August 26, 2022
    • UPC
      635212069929
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      SIGCD699
    • LABEL
      Signum Classics
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    2. II. Largo

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    3. III. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    4. I. [Allegro]

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    5. II. Andante

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    6. III. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    7. Aria: Cur sagittas, cur tela, cur faces

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Jess Dandy

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    8. Accompanied Recitative: Hostibus circumventa undique et armis

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Jess Dandy

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    9. Aria: In te beate Pater

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Jess Dandy

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    10. I. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    11. II. Adagio

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    12. III. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    13. I. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler, Robert Howarth

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    14. II. Grave

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler, Robert Howarth

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    15. III. Allegro molto

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Adrian Chandler, Robert Howarth

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    16. Nisi Dominus aedificaverit domum

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Claire Booth, Renata Pokupić, Jess Dandy

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    17. Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Renata Pokupić, Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    18. Vanum est vobis ante lucem

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Renata Pokupić

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    19. Cum dederit dilectis suis

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Renata Pokupić, Louise Strickland

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    20. Sicut sagittae in manu potentis

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Jess Dandy, Adrian Chandler

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    21. Beatus vir qui implevit desiderium

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Claire Booth, Carina Drury

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    22. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spritui Sancto

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Claire Booth, Robert Howarth

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler

    23. Sicut erat in principio

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: La Serenissima

      Performer: Claire Booth, Renata Pokupić, Jess Dandy

      Conductor: Adrian Chandler


La Serenissima explore the sacred works of Vivaldi, many of which were composed for the Ospedale della Pietài – a Venetian institution that cared for unwanted children, which included a talented group of performers (the figlie di coro). The album includes several firsts, including a new recording of a 'lost' Concerto that has recently been credited to Vivaldi, and performances on a newly built Violin in Tromba Marina - an instrument thought unique to the Ospedale which Vivaldi composed for. La Serenissima is recognized as the UK’s leading exponent of the music of 18th-century Venice and connected composers. Uniquely, the group’s entire repertoire is edited from source material, and it has been praised for its ‘glorious and all-too-rare ability to make one’s pulse race afresh with every new project’ (Gramophone). La Serenissima has become synonymous with virtuosity, dynamism and accessibility, uncovering a plethora of new repertoire and making it available to all through live performance, high calibre recording work, education and outreach initiatives.

REVIEW

During his time at the Ospedale della Pietà, a Venetian institution that cared for disadvantaged children, Vivaldi wrote vocal works for the local orchestra and choir, as well as many concertos. From this oeuvre, la Serenissima’s CD presents a mixed selection. It convinces with ambitious, historically informed interpretations. Appropriate tempi, good soloists, and a conductor who knows how to keep a wonderful balance between rhythmic conciseness and sung-out melodies leave a more than positive impression. The violin concertos captivate with their interpretive coherence and rousing drive. Particularly noteworthy is the rather rarely heard violin concerto with organ and strings RV 541. Just as in instrumental music, Chandler uses all the tonal possibilities in sacred music to support the soloists with the orchestra. Jess Dandy’s darkly glowing alto is particularly impressive. The recording technique is exceptionally brilliant, a plus not to be neglected.

-- Pizzicato (Remy Franck)