AMANTI

Lovers - one term represents a whole range of feelings: attraction, passion, magic and tenderness but also doubt, fear, cruelty and jealousy. Love, a treasure trove of emotions, dances through every chord of Bettina Simon and nuovo barocco´s interpretation.

With works by B. Ferrari, D. Gabrielli, G. Kapsberger, T. Merula, C. Monteverdi, G.A. Pandolfi-Mealli and A. Stradella, the depth and complexity of love is celebrated in all its forms, creating a rich sound through a variety of instrumentation.

THE VISION OF A SINGER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST

Bettina Simon's unique specialization is a rare phenomenon in today's world of classical music and represents a mixture of curiosity and versatility. Singing, baroque oboe and recorder blend together in a natural way: the ability to master multiple instruments allows Bettina Simon to experiment with diverse melodies, while the singing voice adds an extra layer of emotion and expression. By switching effortlessly between instruments, she succeeds in creating an extraordinary musical experience together with the ensemble nuovo barocco.

ENSEMBLE NUOVO BAROCCO

Together with violinist Dimitris Karakantas, Bettina Simon founded the young, dynamic baroque orchestra nuovo barocco in Vienna in 2018. They have performed at major festivals and in important concert halls, including the Vienna Musikverein, Brucknerhaus Linz and as part of the Bach Festival Lausanne, Les Grands Concerts de Lyon, Festival du Froville Musique Sacrée et Baroque and Bayreuth Baroque a.o. Their aim is to approach baroque music with a fresh concept and create an exciting, innovative sound.

1. Amanti, io vi sò direB. Ferrari

00:00 / 06:20

2. Damigella tutta bellaC. Monteverdi

00:00 / 02:51

3. Violin Sonata No. 1 "La Stella"G. A. Pandolfi-Mealli

00:00 / 04:53

4. Cosí, amor, mi fai languirA. Stradella

00:00 / 03:52

5. Improvisation for HarpsichordI. Marmaras

00:00 / 03:31

6. Ciaccona T. Merula

00:00 / 03:04