Francesco Venturini

The concerti by the violinist and composer Francesco Venturini (ca. 1675-1745) are a real discovery - melodious, virtuoso, elegant and dance-like, they combine Italian and French stylistic elements to a "mixed taste", as Telemann called this "Mélange". Inspired by the culturally and intellectually pulsating sphere of the Hanoverian Court, Venturini created sophisticated and playful music in his orchestral works, which is determined by numerous concert moments for wind players and strings.

Francesco Venturini probably owed his Italian family name to the Italianate fashion of the period, but his native region is thought to be Flanders, given that the baptismal register for his children describe him as Bruxellensis. If you love Vivaldi's lively textures or Telemann's wonderful use of different instrument's voices the this record is a must have.

"These are stylish, vigorous performances, notable for their rhythmic vitality. Many listeners will respond warmly to their forthright, energetic approach whose attractions are increased by Reyne's tasteful and imaginative ornamentation." Goldberg Magazine, 2008