Vivaldi's reputation was made and sealed at the Ospedale della Pieta, a Venice orphanage where he had opportunities to demonstrate his skills as composer and director of music.
He quickly turned the house orchestra into a fine performing group, which in turn was able to give first performances of his compositions, which he was producing in a steady stream. Donald Macleod tells the story of this symbiotic relationship. 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 (alto), The King's Choir and Consort, conductor Robert King
Flute Concerto in G minor, RV439
(La Notte) Sebastien Marq (recorder), Ensemble Matheus , conductor Jean-Christophe Spinosi