2/5. Vivaldi's reputation was made and sealed at the Ospedale delta Pieta, a Venice orphanage where he had opportunities to demonstrate his skills as composer and director of music. With Donald Macleod.
Violin Concerto in G. RV301 (La Stravaganza) Andrew Watkinson , City of London Sinfonia, conductor Nicholas Kraemer
Violin Concerto in D minor, RV235 Giuliano Carmignola , Venice Baroque Orchestra, conductor Andrea Marcon
Dixit Dominus , RV595 Susan Gritton and Catrin Wyn-Davies (sopranos). Catherine Denley (contralto), the Kings Consort and Choir, conductor Robert King
Flute Concerto in G minor, RV439 (La Notte) Sebastien Marq (recorder), Ensemble
Matheus. conductor Jean-Christophe Spinosi Repeated on Monday 3 January at 12 midnight