The Dawn of the Stradivarius: James Ehnes and La Serenissima in Oxford

By Katy Wright, 17 June 2013

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Reviewed at Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford on 14 June 2013

Bach, Violin partita no. 3 in E major, BWV1006: Preludio

Prokofiev, Sonata for Solo Violin in D major, Op.115

Paganini, Caprice no. 24 for solo violin in A minor, Op.1 no.24

Bach, Violin sonata no. 3 in C major, BWV1005 (third movement)

Valentini, Concerto for four violins in A minor, Op.7 no.11

Vivaldi, Violin Concerto in D major, RV 208 "Il Grosso Mogul"

James Ehnes, Violin

La Serenissima

Adrian Chandler, Director

Don't look back: Longborough's new L'Orfeo

Roy Westbrook, 11th July

Olivia Fuchs directs Monteverdi's early opera in a sparse staging with a consistently fine cast.

***11

A tale of two fiddlers at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Mark Pullinger, 11th February

Giuseppe Antonio who? Adrian Chandler and La Serenissima make a case for the works of Brescianello on a bill shared with the Red Priest.

***11

Summer storms in November: La Serenissima

Alex Tay, 21st November

La Serenissima bring a fresh interpretation to a seasoned classic in Cambridge.

****1

Calms and storms: La Serenissima

Travis Mason, 4th December

Adrian Chandler and La Serenissima showcase dramatic Vivaldi motets in a lively programme of lesser known Pietà music.

****1

Vier Violinen und ein Mezzo: La Serenissima in der Wigmore Hall

Jens Klier, 31st March

Das Spielbewusstsein und Feuer La Serenissimas gepaart mit dem Contralto-Wahnsinn Jess Dandys sorgte für einen beachtlichen Hochgenuss.

****1

A tale of two fiddlers at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Mark Pullinger, 11th February

Giuseppe Antonio who? Adrian Chandler and La Serenissima make a case for the works of Brescianello on a bill shared with the Red Priest.

***11

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Katy Wright

As News Editor at Rhinegold, Katy contributes news pieces and longer features to publications including Classical Music, Music Teacher and International Piano (both digital and print editions). She writes on a freelance basis for publications including Sinfini Music and TEMPO.