The concert will unveil a true treasure trove of Italian Baroque music—a unique repertoire that left a profound imprint on all of European music. At the heart of the program are works for the flute and harpsichord, instruments deeply favored by 18th-century composers who employed them for both solo performance and chamber or orchestral settings. The flute, according to Baroque authors, is capable of conveying the most delicate, yet striking, nuances—chiefly due to its expressive timbre and virtuosic qualities. Meanwhile, the harpsichord has become the most iconic voice of the Baroque: a Baroque concert is hardly imaginable without it, and the exceptional repertoire created specifically for the instrument allowed it to truly shine in the role of soloist.
The composers selected for the concert perfectly capture the musical spirit of their time. Some lived and composed exclusively in Italy, where they refined the renowned stile italiano, while others cultivated this style in foreign lands, becoming highly acclaimed soloists and publishing works that journeyed across the continent’s most important musical centers.
Concert recording in the LRT media library
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