Credits:

Mendelssohn / Iniguez / Andryushchenko

Description:

Sardelli is currently the most prominent "Vivaldi scholar," a Grammy-nominated conductor (1996 and 1999), painter, novelist, and author of numerous books, most notably on Vivaldi, and since 2007 has been involved in the creation of a Vivaldi catalog. Since 2007, he has also been involved in the creation of a Vivaldi catalogue. He is currently the founder and musical director of the period instrument ensemble "Maude Antiquo" and is well known for his revivals and recordings of Vivaldi's operas, many of which have been lost to history. For this recording, the Russian violinist Anton Martynov, who had previously worked with Sardelli, was invited back as soloist for Vivaldi's masterpiece "La stravaganza". The ensemble delivers an engaging performance with strong ensemble and lively expression. Naxos Japan