In 18th-century Venice, just steps away from San Marco, there was a legendary place: the Ospedale della Pietà, a pious institution that welcomed orphan girls from underprivileged families, provided for their sustenance, and ensured their education.
Among the various disciplines, music was also included, and the most talented girls eventually became professional musicians. Among the masters were Giuseppe Tartini and Antonio Vivaldi, the “Red Priest,” who worked at the Pietà as Choir Master, composer, and violinist from 1703 to 1720.
Beloved by both the people and nobility, thanks to their talent and dedication, the Figlie di Choro managed to live from what made them feel most alive: playing together. A red thread connects us to those musicians, inspiring in us a feeling of closeness, as young women united by the same reason for life.
We reinterpret repertoires, starting from Italian baroque, with a refined and free language, promoting awareness and appreciation of the Italian musical heritage.
The musicians
Solo Violin: Gabrielle Shek
Violins: Anastasia Andreatta, Sofia Di Mambro, Roberta Zarpellon
Viola: Marilù Barbon
Cello: Claudia Cecchinato
Double Bass: Celeste Piccininno
Harpsichord: Angelica Selmo
