In Search of Vivaldi's Chamber Music

Performance
Orchestra Juan Vasenar
　Baroque violin Mako Akatsu
　Baroque cello: Toshi Yamada
　Harpsichord Shiori Sekiguchi

Program
A. Vivaldi (1678-1741)
　Violin Sonata IX in E minor, RV17a (Manchester sonatas)
　Cello Sonata No. 9 in G minor, RV42
　Trio Sonata for Lute and Violin in G minor, RV85, etc.

Greetings
　When one hears the name Vivaldi, the first thing that comes to mind is "The Four Seasons," a huge hit that has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide since it was recorded by Lee Musici in 1955. Vivaldi was a prolific composer, having written more than 820 compositions in a variety of genres. Also known as the "Red-Haired Priest," he wrote many of his works while teaching music to the children under his care at the Conservatory of Charity in Pietà. The influence of his established musical style (especially his concertos) on the composers of his time is immeasurable, and it is said that even the great J.S.Bach studied his works deeply, and his influence can be seen in his later works. Vivaldi's works are an expression of pure passion for music, a "compositional frenzy. Although sometimes difficult to understand due to their complex musical expression, the composer's relentless pursuit of faith overflows in the simplicity of his compositions.
　Vivaldi was completely forgotten by the world in the late 18th century, only to be rediscovered by chance in the midst of the Bach revival movement.
　We will be happy to present the full extent of Vivaldi's true value. (Akatsu)
The tour schedule is as follows
11/7 (Fri) Mikuni Former Morita Bank Head Office
11/8 (Sat) Kanazawa Kanazawa Holy Spirit Monastery Cathedral
11/9 (Sun) Imizu Kosugi Exhibition Hall
11/12 (Wed) Iwaki Iwaki Arts Center Alios
11/14(Fri) Kobe Kobe Unnai Church, Japan Christian Association
11/15(Sat) Okayama Japan Christian Mission, Okayama Church
11/16(Sun) Matsuyama Mansuiso
11/19(Wed) Tokyo Japan Holiness Organization Tokyo Chuo Church
11/22 (Sat) Niigata Echigo Shinrinkan
11/24 (Mon) Tottori Japan Christian Church