The “Caravaggio in Musica” Festival, promoted by the Carisal Foundation in collaboration with the Villa Guariglia Summer Concerts, comes to an end with a final concert scheduled for March 21 at the Complesso San Michele in Salerno.
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The performance, scheduled for 19:XNUMX p.m., will feature Antonio Rufo on the oboe, Antonio Senatore and Mario Montani on the flute, along with Gaetano Varriale on the bassoon. Music by Jean Baptiste Loeillet, Franz Anton Hoffmeister, Antonio Vivaldi and François Devienne will be performed.
A Journey into the Baroque
The President of the Foundation, Domenico Credendino, emphasized how the event will conclude “I venerdì di Caravaggio”, a review dedicated to baroque music inspired by the maestro Michelangelo Merisi. The evening will see the performance of four “trio sonatas”, starting from the Sixth Sonata op.2 in C minor by Loeillet. This composition provides a perfect example of the balance between flute and oboe, a duet characterized by long melodic lines and harmonic colors.
Musical Celebrations
The program will continue with the Trio No. 3 in C major for 2 flutes and basso continuo by Hoffmeister. This composer stands out for his ability to enrich the musical panorama of his time with a thematic variety and a valuable editorial activity. A special tribute will be reserved for Antonio Vivaldi with the Trio Sonata in G minor, a masterpiece that offers a concertante interpretation between flute, oboe and bassoon, emphasizing the dynamic structure typical of the Venetian master.
The Footprint of François Devienne
The evening will conclude with François Devienne’s Trio Sonata No. 3 in F major for 2 flutes and basso continuo. The composition is known for its lively melodic style and expressive character, offering an alternation of rhythmically lively and slow sections. Devienne emerges as a unique figure capable of winning general appreciation thanks to his melodic creativity and rhythmic verve, thus confirming his prominent position in the musical panorama of the XNUMXth century.
Article published on March 20, 2025 - 13pm
