Concerto d’Apollo

Apollo – the god of the sun, art and dance. He is the leader and protector of the Muses, the originator of order and harmony. He is also the patron of the concert, which will be performed under the painted vault of Strahov Monastery’s Summer Refectory. Its programme will take the audience in particular to the Apennine Peninsula in search of instrumental music in which its composers incorporated mythological themes. Through the scores of violin and harpsichord sonatas, the audience will meet, for example, Psyche, Dido, Euterpe, the Muse of Music, and, of course, Apollo himself. Although the evening will be dominated by expressive Italian virtuosity, a refined French grace will not be lacking. The exceptionally demanding parts will be handled with ease by violinist Alessandro Tampieri and the harpsichordist Valeria Montanari. Their sense of 17th and 18th century musical language, improvisational skills and extraordinary musical talent are renowned throughout Europe!