Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque

Rachel Podger  violin
Sabine Stoffer  violin
Henry Tong  violin
Jane Rogers  viola
Alison McGillivray  cello
Jan Spencer  violone
Alex McCartney  theorbo
Marcin Swiatkiewicz  harpsichord and organ

Vivaldi  Sonata ‘Al Santo Sepolcro’ RV 130 in E Flat Major
Vivaldi  Concerto in G minor for strings RV 157
Vivaldi  Sinfonia al Santo Sepolcro in B minor RV169
Vivaldi  Concerto for lute in D major, RV 93
Vivaldi  Concerto in D major Op 3 No 9 RV 230 (arranged for harpsichord after JS Bach’s solo transcription BWV 972)

Interval

Vivaldi  Antonio: Concerto No.1 for violin in E Major Op.8, RV 269 ‘La primavera’
Vivaldi  Antonio: Concerto No.2 for violin in G minor Op.8, RV 315 ‘L’estate’
Vivaldi  Antonio: Concerto No.3 for violin in F major, Op.8, RV 293 ‘L’autunno’
Vivaldi  Antonio: Concerto No.4 for violin in F minor Op.8, RV 297 ‘L’inverno’

In his day, Vivaldi’s reputation as a ‘freakish violinist’ sometimes overshadowed his renown as a composer. He is best known today for his enduring Four Seasons which unites both his virtuosity and vivid textural writing. Expect a fresh sound as Brecon Baroque, under the direction of Rachel Podger, breathe new life into the work.

‘Rachel Podger’s Midas touch makes even a warhorse such as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons sound fresh-minted.’ Sunday Times