Feature: Opera Without Words
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.
2015–2016 Concert Series: “The Nations”
"The model of a top-notch period orchestra,...Tempesta's brilliant playing made the best case for the rarely played repertoire." — Miami Herald
2015–2016 Concert Series: “Christmas in Germany”
"The blend between Tempesta and Piffaro was special indeed." — Philadelphia Inquirer
2014–2015 Concert Series: “Bernier & Bourgeois”
"When Tempesta di Mare explores music's past, it reminds listeners that the future has a lot to learn from it." — Philadelphia Inquirer
2014–2015 Concert Series: “Purcell, Charpentier & ¡zarzuela!”
"Tempesta di Mare ... brought verve, grace, and spark to music that ... always benefited from it." — Philadelphia Inquirer
2013–2014 Concert Series: “Elements”
"A perfect ending to Tempesta's season." — Broad Street Review
CD: “Comédie et Tragédie Volume 1”
"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
CD: “Francesco Mancini Solos for a Flute”
"★★★★ ... music which charms as much today as when composed in 1724." -BBC Music Magazine, June 2014
CD: “Bach Six Trio Sonatas Re-Imagined for Chamber Ensemble”
“ The ensemble performs with a nuanced sensitivity that immediately reveals the appeal of the music ... Highly recommended.” -Early Music America, Winter 2014.
Feature: The Enduring Magic of Musical Dresden
For the holidays, Tempesta di Mare, Piffaro the Renaissance Band, and Choral Arts Philadelphia shine a light into one of the most brilliant corners of Europe: old Dresden. Christmas in Germany serves up an amazing.