Dunford created the Ensemble in 2018, and already it boasts an estimable record of international performances and projects.ĭunford himself manages an effortlessly charming combination of erudition and swagger, and judging from the reception of Jupiter’s Vivaldi disc he has created an ensemble that shares these attributes. Her CD, Amazone, became Gramophone magazine’s 2021 editor’s choice.ĭunford has quickly established himself as a Vancouver favourite, making a remarkable debut with countertenor Iestyn Davis for the Vancouver Recital Society in 2014, then returning last fall for a delightful solo recital for Early Music Vancouver. Also very much featured on the tour is mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre, a rising star on the European scene with prestigious performances at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and the Salzburg Festival, plus regular appearances in opera houses. Their spring tour of North America features arias from some five operas, two lute concerti, a cello concerto and a single example of Vivaldi’s Latin religious music (well, he was a priest, after all).ĭunford is artistic director of the Ensemble, a quintet of strings plus keyboards and organ. Lute virtuoso Thomas Dunford and his Jupiter Ensemble aim to do something about that. Mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre is a rising star on the European scene. In the 1950s, the introduction of the long-playing record made him, at long last, a household name, though this new renown was based on a pathetically small sample of his enormous catalogue. Then scholars of the 20th century bring-back-the-Baroque movement began to resuscitate his works. Vivaldi and his music were entirely forgotten. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.Vancouver Sun Run: Sign up & event info.

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