A brilliant and expressive string trio
playing string repertoire of the Baroque and Classical eras on period instruments.
The Vivaldi Project
The Baryton:
A Royal Instrument at Esterhaza
and in Vienna
Saturday, October 12, 2024
4:00pm
Free and Open to the Public
www.moravianmusic.org
Concert in an Intimate Setting: The Reading Room,
Archie K Davis Center, home of the Moravian Music Foundation
457 S. Church St., Winston-Salem, NC
Experience chamber music as intended,
up close and personal!
An interesting and varied program of refined music played by The Vivaldi Project, a string trio of musicians specializing in historic performance practices. They have often shared music from MMF holdings around the country and have celebrated early Moravian composers.
Suzanne Rousso, viola
Brent Wissick, baryton
Stephanie Vial, cello
Program (subject to change):
– Two trios by Haydn
– Baryton and Cello duet by Lidel
– Trio by Tomasini.
This program will feature a unique string instrument, the Baryton, a bowed instrument distinguished by an extra set of sympathetic but also pluckable strings. It was in regular use in Europe until the end of the 18th century.
Of the repertoire for this instrument, the best known works are the 175 compositions written by Joseph Haydn for his patron, Prince Nikolaus Esterházy, who enjoyed playing this instrument. Of these, 126 are trios for viola, cello and baryton. They were written in the earlier part of Haydn’s career, from 1762 to 1775.[8] Andreas Lidel was also notable for his compositions that included baryton.
The Vivaldi Project presents innovative programs that combine scholarship and performance to both educate and delight audiences.
The music sparkles and the playing on period instruments is exceptional. CD Hotlist, Rick’s Picks
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