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Vivaldi's Women / Chandler, La Serenissima
Signum Classics

Vivaldi's Women / Chandler, La Serenissima

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Details

Composer
Antonio Vivaldi
Artist
Adrian Chandler, Jess Dandy, Claire Booth, Renata Pokupic, Robert Howarth, Adrian Chandler, Louise S
Format
CD
Label
Signum Classics
Released
Aug 26, 2022
Catalog #
SIGCD699
UPC
635212069929

About

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)

Tracklist 23 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 04:24
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  2. 2 II. Largo 01:56
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  3. 3 III. Allegro 03:58
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  4. 4 I. [Allegro] 03:03
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. [Allegro]
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  5. 5 II. Andante 02:38
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    02:38
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  6. 6 III. Allegro 03:02
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:02
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  7. 7 Aria: Cur sagittas, cur tela, cur faces 03:48
    Track
    7
    Title
    Aria: Cur sagittas, cur tela, cur faces
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Jess Dandy
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  8. 8 Accompanied Recitative: Hostibus circumventa undique et armis 01:43
    Track
    8
    Title
    Accompanied Recitative: Hostibus circumventa undique et armis
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Jess Dandy
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  9. 9 Aria: In te beate Pater 05:33
    Track
    9
    Title
    Aria: In te beate Pater
    Duration
    05:33
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Jess Dandy
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  10. 10 I. Allegro 03:00
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    03:00
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  11. 11 II. Adagio 01:41
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  12. 12 III. Allegro 02:22
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  13. 13 I. Allegro 03:42
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler, Robert Howarth
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  14. 14 II. Grave 02:39
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Grave
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler, Robert Howarth
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  15. 15 III. Allegro molto 02:17
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Allegro molto
    Duration
    02:17
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Adrian Chandler, Robert Howarth
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  16. 16 Nisi Dominus aedificaverit domum 01:46
    Track
    16
    Title
    Nisi Dominus aedificaverit domum
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Claire Booth, Renata Pokupić, Jess Dandy
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  17. 17 Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem 02:48
    Track
    17
    Title
    Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem
    Duration
    02:48
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Renata Pokupić, Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  18. 18 Vanum est vobis ante lucem 02:35
    Track
    18
    Title
    Vanum est vobis ante lucem
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Renata Pokupić
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  19. 19 Cum dederit dilectis suis 03:14
    Track
    19
    Title
    Cum dederit dilectis suis
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Renata Pokupić, Louise Strickland
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  20. 20 Sicut sagittae in manu potentis 02:35
    Track
    20
    Title
    Sicut sagittae in manu potentis
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Jess Dandy, Adrian Chandler
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  21. 21 Beatus vir qui implevit desiderium 05:13
    Track
    21
    Title
    Beatus vir qui implevit desiderium
    Duration
    05:13
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Claire Booth, Carina Drury
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  22. 22 Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spritui Sancto 04:44
    Track
    22
    Title
    Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spritui Sancto
    Duration
    04:44
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Claire Booth, Robert Howarth
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler
  23. 23 Sicut erat in principio 01:40
    Track
    23
    Title
    Sicut erat in principio
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Claire Booth, Renata Pokupić, Jess Dandy
    Ensemble
    La Serenissima
    Conductor
    Adrian Chandler