2015–2016 Concert Series: “A Tale of Two Italian Cities”
"All seven scores comprising Tempesta’s program were played superbly." — Chestnut Hill Local
"All seven scores comprising Tempesta’s program were played superbly." — Chestnut Hill Local
A shout-out! To baroque Venice, city of spices, lagoons and golden light. Another one! To Naples, queen of the south, home of sun, surf and brilliant blue skies since time immemorial. Venice and Naples are.
"The model of a top-notch period orchestra,...Tempesta's brilliant playing made the best case for the rarely played repertoire." — Miami Herald
"The blend between Tempesta and Piffaro was special indeed." — Philadelphia Inquirer
"When Tempesta di Mare explores music's past, it reminds listeners that the future has a lot to learn from it." — Philadelphia Inquirer
"Tempesta di Mare ... brought verve, grace, and spark to music that ... always benefited from it." — Philadelphia Inquirer
"A perfect ending to Tempesta's season." — Broad Street Review
"It’s reassuring to know that the English and Europeans don’t have a monopoly on world class period ensembles ... Tempesta di Mare is firmly in the vanguard. Volume 2 is eagerly awaited." -Amazon Review
"★★★★ ... music which charms as much today as when composed in 1724." -BBC Music Magazine, June 2014
“ The ensemble performs with a nuanced sensitivity that immediately reveals the appeal of the music ... Highly recommended.” -Early Music America, Winter 2014.