Music for the Chapel of the Pieta Vocal Music & Sacred Concerto

Baroque violinist extraordinaire Adrian Chandler has produced two of the most scintillating and enduring CDs in the Avie catalogue: ‘Per Monsieur Pisendel’, sonatas by Albinoni, Pisendel and Vivaldi; and ‘Vivaldi in Arcadia’, a selection of pastorale concertos and arias. His scholarship and passion for the works of the Red Priest marry with his dazzling virtuosity and evident glee on his latest Avie offering, ‘Music for the Piet’. Vivaldi’s infamous output during his time at the girl’s orphanage Ospedale della Piet was complemented for a time when he served as the Maestro di Coro at the Piet, producing the enchanting Salve Regina and the rich Laudate Pueri, presented her with the stunning soprano Mhairi Lawson. The instrumental works, which include two novel concerti for violin and organ, were almost certainly written for intervals in the Piet’s church services. Critical acclaim for Adrian Chandler, Mhairi Lawson and La Serenissima: For ‘Per Monsieur Pisendel’:”His playing is boldly projected, fearlessly agile and full of spirit.” – The Gramophone “Adrian Chandler plays [these sonatas], as he plays everything, with due panache.” – The Sunday Times For ‘Vivaldi in Arcadia’: “The playing is characterful, the continuo team excellent, and Mhairi Lawson ravishing.” – Independent on Sunday “A hugely enjoyable romp in the country…Mhairi Lawson throws off the arias with great style.” – Evening Standard For a concert featuring Music for the Piet: “Adrian Chandler is a superb violinist and his small band are equally brilliant.” – Sunday Express Recorded 2004, at St Mary’s Church, Salehurst Personnel: Adrian Chandler (violin and director), Mhairi Lawson (soprano), La Serenissima