During the Baroque period concertos for mandolin were highly appreciated, as confirmed by the countless manuscripts to be found in European libraries. Starting in Naples the mandolin spread rapidly throughout Italy and all over Europe. In this programme with works by: F. Caroso, Arrigoni, Trento, Piccone, Romaldi, Dall’Abacco, Vivaldi, Brescianello, Merula, Falconieri and Reali, an incredible freedom takes hold, speed, virtuosity. A repertoire full of energy: a hymn to the emotions.
Artemandoline Baroque Ensemble:
Juan Carlos Muñoz, Baroque mandolin & artistic direction
Mari Fe Pavón, Baroque mandolin & artistic direction
Manuel Muñoz, Baroque guitar
Alla Tolkacheva, Baroque mandolin, mandola & mandolone
Jean-Daniel Haro, Viola da gamba
Jean-Christophe Leclère, Harpsichord