Music from Turkey 2002, Part I

Program: #02-20   Air Date: May 20, 2002

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The glories of the European musical world circa 1700 with a concert by the Venice Baroque Orchestra.

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This concert, from the Istanbul Festival 2001, features The Venice Baroque Orchestra directed by Andrea Marcon. The recording was made in the Aya Irini, the 6th century basilica located on the grounds of the Topkapi Palace.

ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741): Giustino: Sinfonia in C, RV 717.

VIVALDI: Concerto for Strings and Basso Continuo in g minor, RV 157.

ALESSANDRO MARCELLO (1684-1750): Concerto No. 1 in D, "La Cetra"

VIVALDI: Concerto for 2 Oboes, Strings, & Basso Continuo in d minor, RV 535

VIVALDI: The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in g minor, "Summer"
Violin Concerto in f minor, "Winter"

Composer Info

ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741), ALESSANDRO MARCELLO (1684-1750).

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