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Travelling through Naples, Rome, Venice, and Florence, this vivid program features music by Antonio Vivaldi, Arcangelo Corelli, Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello, and Andrea Falconieri, among others.
From fiery Neapolitan song to the grandeur of Roman sacred music and the elegance of Venetian opera, Dolcini and the Brandenburg bring Baroque Italy to life through expressive storytelling, rich period-instrument sound, and unforgettable drama.
18th June, 2026
21st June, 2026
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PROGRAM
GREGORI Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 2 No. 2 PORPORA ‘Ombre oscure’ from serenata Deianira, Iole ed Ercole ANONYMOUS Pizzica di San Vito CALDARA ‘Sparga il senso lascivo veleno’ from sacred oratorio La Castità al Cimento VIVALDI 'Gelido in ogni vena’ from opera Farnace, Act 2 Scene 6, RV 711
ARTISTS
Baritone: Renato Dolcini
Artistic Director, Harpsichord: Paul Dyer
Australian Brandenberg Orchestra
Italian Serenatas presented by Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is at Melbourne's Elisabeth Murdoch Hall | Melbourne Recital Centre, which is located at 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, Melbourne, 3006.
Italian Serenatas presented by Australian Brandenburg Orchestra tickets start at $65.
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