JEAN-CHRISTOPHE SPINOSI

Vivaldi - Griselda

Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Veronica Cangemi, Simone Kermes, Philippe Jaroussky, Stefano Ferrari, Jestyn Davies; Ensemble Matheus/ Jean-Christophe Spinosi.

Naïve OP 30419

WHAT THE JURY SAID:
'Vivaldi's operas are coming thick and fast on disc these days, and musically this is one of the finest. The varied orchestral writing is vividly played, and there's some astonishing solo singing.'

WHAT THE WINNER SAID:
'Vivaldi's music has often erroneously been categorised as easy music. That serious music publications like BBC Music Magazine value this heritage is an important step in showing that Vivaldi wrote great music The fact that Vivaldi has triumphed two years in a row should incite those whose virgin ears have yet to hear this music to have the curiosity to give it a listen!' Jean-Christophe Spinosi, conductor

To read the full article buy the May issue of BBC Music Magazine which is out in the shops now.