Summary: Last season we were proud to debut a new ensemble in Italy called the Quartetto degli Afetti which was founded by cellist Barbara Bertoldi. Since their debut on Classical Music Discoveries, this group has been extremely active in Europe with even bigger plans in the near future. This week we present to you a concert by their new “Ensemble degli Affetti” entitled “Vivaldi Meets Bach” which was recorded live at the San Marco Church in Trento, Italy. All works were performed on period instruments for this concert so the audience could gain a better understanding of how the composers heard the music when originally composed. Joining the ensemble for this concert is soprano Stefanie Steger and the ensemble is conducted by Stefano Chicco. Comprising the “Ensemble degli Affetti” are: Sergio la Vaccara and Andrea Marmolejo Ortiz, violins Barbara Bertoldi, cello Adriana Dallape, organ Works performed for this concert are: The 2nd Canzon from “La Enricuccia” by Girolamo Frescobaldi Sonata, Correnti ed Ari, Op. 4 by Marco Uccellini Sonata 26 from “La Prosperina” by Antonio Vivaldi Nulla in Mundo Pax Sincera by Antonio Vivaldi and the concert concludes with a Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata To order a CD of this performance, just click on the hyperlink below the photos the concert at any time during the broadcast. Now, just sit back and let’s travel back in time to the 17th century of Italy as we enjoy the unique sounds of Barbara Bertold’s “Ensemble degli Affetti” Order CD here: Order CD with Shipping Option CD - USA Shipping $13.00 USD CD - International Shipping $29.95 USD Digital Download Only $8.00 USD
