Andrés Gabetta conducts Vivaldi, Lully, Purcell and Porta — With Marina Viotti

At the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival, this recital conducted by Andrés Gabetta with mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti brings together works by Henry Purcell, Antonio Vivaldi, Nicola Porpora, Giovanni Porta, and Pietro Locatelli. The evening blends fervent, sacred arias of great dramatic intensity with moments of brilliant virtuosity that highlight the soloist's expressive palette, passing from introspective contemplation to theatrical splendor. With Gabetta's energetic conducting, the orchestra engages in conversation with the singer, creating implicit storytelling that guides the listeners across several compelling atmospheres. This ensemble paints a vibrant fresco of Baroque music where spirituality meets passion and brilliance to form a balance between stylistic elegance and emotional intensity.