Interpreti Veneziani is a Venice-based musical ensemble that performs Vivaldi, Bach, and other Baroque composers.[1] The group was founded in 1987 and now plays in concerts and music festivals throughout the world.[1]
History and concerts edit
Interpreti Veneziani often play nightly concerts in the San Vidal Church in Venice,[2] for which they are well known.[3] The group performs 200–350 concerts each year, and are seen by 60,000 patrons each year in San Vidal.[4][5]
Interpreti Veneziani has played in Melbourne Australia, Bayreuth Germany, at the Stockholm Royal Palace, in the Kirov theatre in St. Petersburg Russia, Canada, and has toured throughout Japan, the United States and South America.[3][6][7][8]
As of 2011 the group had made 18 recordings.[3] Their repertoire includes Baroque, Classical and Modern music,[6] though they specialize in Baroque music and Vivaldi's music in particular.[8][5]
Museum of Music edit
Interpreti Veneziani founded the Italian Museo della Musica (Museum of Music) in the Venice Church of San Maurizio, dedicated to 500 years of Italian violin making.[4]
Reception edit
The group is described by Rick Steves to be "considered the best group" in Venice;[2] their performances have been described as "youthful" and "exuberant."[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Who We Are; Discography". Interpreti Veneziani. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ a b Steves, Rick (21 May 2018). "Once the sun goes down, Venice shines". Herald.Net. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ a b c Zimmerman, Heather (7 November 2011). "Venice comes to San Jose with concert by Interpreti Veneziani". San Jose Mercury News.
- ^ a b "Italian Chamber Music Ensemble to Perform at Lied Center". Targeted News Service. 30 September 2010.
- ^ a b Lambert, Catherine (14 September 2008). "Pure Harmony". Sunday Herald Sun.
- ^ a b c "Interpreti Veneziani". Tehelka. 8 November 2013.
- ^ "Interpreti Veneziani; A Quebec Exclusive". Sherbrooke Record. 30 November 2012.
- ^ a b "VENETIAN-BASED INTERPRETI VENEZIANI SETS U.S. PREMIERE AT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA". US States News. 20 December 2006.