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It is the evening of March 21st, 1740 at the Riva degli Schiavoni. Inside, the great hall is decked with the most beautiful, fringed damask, while cloth of gold catches the light from crystal chandeliers, to honor the visit of Prince Frederick Christian, son of the King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. The music-loving aristocrat had been in Venice since December, sightseeing in traditional fashion: he had visited San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale, other Renaissance churches and the famous Murano glassworks. March 21st saw the first of three concerts he attended, one at each of the famous Venetian convents which were in effect rival music schools. Only the Pietà, however, could boast the involvement of the internationally renowned director of music, Antonio Vivaldi. This vivid description of the festivities and events surrounding the works presented on this recording provides the listener with a rare glimpse into the atmosphere surrounding a major musical premiere. |
| Disc No:HMU 907230 | |
| Price: Sek. 166 | |
| Name: Vivaldi - Concert for the Prince of Poland | |
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| Composer | Opus | Music | Key | Performer |
| Vivaldi, Antonio | RV149 | Sinfonia | G major | The Academy of Ancient Music - Anrew Manze, violin |
| Vivaldi, Antonio | Op. 8 no.5 | Violin Concerto | E-flat major | |
| Vivaldi, Antonio | RV540 | Concerto | D minor | |
| Vivaldi, Antonio | RV552 | Concerto | A major | |
| Vivaldi, Antonio | Op. 8 no.6 | Violin Concerto | C major | |
| Vivaldi, Antonio | RV558 | Concerto | C major |