Music of the Ospedali Grandi

MUSIC OF THE OSPEDALI GRANDI

The orphaned and foundling girls from Ospedali Grandi in Venice received their music education from some of the most renowned composers of the time and gave public performances that attracted visitors widely across Europe. Our concert introduced by Professor Marica Tacconi (Pennsylvania State University) will present works by some of these famous masters and music written to display the virtuosity of the young women they taught.

Music by Giovanni Legrenzi Nicola Porpora Antonio Sacchini and Antonio Vivaldi.

Liesl Odenweller Soprano

Caterina Chiarcos Soprano

Dr. Marica Tacconi Musicologist

Venice Music Project Ensemble

Host or Publisher Venice Music Project