Originalklang

Around 1700, Venice was Europe’s musical capital. New forms such as the concerto and the trio sonata spread from the city across the continent. The French ensemble Le Consort recreates the rich musical world of Venice. At the centre are early trio sonatas by Antonio Vivaldi, which already possess the rhythmic energy and elegance typical of his style. The programme also includes works by composers who helped define the Italian instrumental style, alongside a concerto by an admirer of Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach.

Programme

Antonio Vivaldi
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in G minor, op. 1 No. 1 RV 73
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in C major, RV 60: Allegro
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in C major, op. 1 No. 3 RV 61

Tomaso Albinoni
Trio Sonata in D minor, op. 1 No. 1

Antonio Caldara
Sonata No. 14 for Cello and Continuo in A minor: 3rd Movement Aria allegretto

Antonio Vivaldi
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in A major, op. 1 No. 9 RV 75: Allegro and Adagio

Biagio Marini
La Zozri, Sinfonia grave in A minor, op. 1 No. 6

Tarquinio Merula
Balletto detto Pollicio, op. 12 No. 24
Ciaccona for two Violins and Continuo, op. 12 No. 20

Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto in G major, BWV 973: 2nd Movement Largo

Antonio Vivaldi
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo, op. 1 No. 2 in E minor, RV 67

Tarquinio Merula
La Caravaggia, op. 12 No. 3
Sonata “La Sartoria”, op. 17 No. 26

Antonio Vivaldi
Trio Sonata in D minor, RV 63 “La Follia”