Description
Cappella dell'Ospedale della Pietà and its conductor/violinist Stefan Plewniak offer an engaging journey through Vivaldi's violin concertos. Great energy, technical virtuosity and a new perspective on these Baroque masterworks characterise a gorgeously produced album.
Cappella dell'Ospedale della Pietà is no ordinary orchestra, but the only orchestra in the world comprising only young talented women. Based on the model of the famous Antonio Vivaldi orchestra, which he founded at a shelter for orphaned girls in Venice, the prestigious orchestra was promoted and developed by Antonio Vivaldi, the "Maestro di Violino e di Coro", himself. Vivaldi's extraordinary compositions as well as the exceptional artistic level contributed to Cappella dell'Ospedale della Pietà fame throughout Europe as well as being recognized as one of the best orchestras worldwide.
Capella dell' Ospedale della Pietà comprises young, passionate, international musicians from Italy, Poland, Austria, France, specialised in playing on period instruments. During the past years the orchestra has been invited to perform in Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Poland. In the near future performances are planned in other European countries as well as the USA, China, Japan. Concerts by Cappella dell'Ospedale della Pietà are characterized by an unique atmosphere, high artistic level, a particular sound idiom and incredible energy.
Stefan Plewniak is a polish violinist and a conductor, founder and a musical leader of the Cappella dell'Ospedale della Pietà Venezia & Il Giardino d'Amore orchestra in Vienna / Kracow. In 2016 he founded also The FeelHarmony Symphony Orchestra. He is also the founder of the exclusive CD label Ëvoe Records which received attention & recognition of international prestigious magazines and radio stations.