Farnace was one of Vivaldi's greatest theatrical triumphs.

Vivaldi’s operas are a unique blend of beauty and brilliance and in Farnace we find the composer at the pinnacle of his operatic career. This rarely performed gem is the ideal candidate to receive the unique Pinchgut touch. Farnace is a passionate drama of political and dynastic intrigue: in the ultimate test of family loyalties, Farnace and his mother-in-law Berenice are pitted against each other for political gain and control of the kingdom.

Recorded live in concert at City Recital Hall, Angel Place on 5 December 2019 by ABC Classic. Producer Brooke Green. Engineer Jason Blackwell.

Program

Vivaldi: Farnace

Artists

Christopher Lowrey (Farnace)

Helen Sherman (Tamiri)

Jacqueline Dark (Berenice)

Taryn Fiebig (Selinda)

Max Riebl (Gilade)

Michael Petruccelli (Aquilio)

Timothy Reynolds (Pompeo)

Orchestra of the Antipodes

Erin Helyard (conductor)