Details

Turner Sims Concert Hall
University Southampton
Salisbury Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
England

Saturday 4th October 2025
7:30 PM

Programme

Antonio Vivaldi – Mandolin Concerto in C major, RV 425
Antonio Vivaldi – Violin Concerto in A major, RV 552
Antonio Vivaldi – Sinfonia for strings & continuo in G major, RV 149
Diogenio Bigaglia – Concerto for mandolin, strings and continuo in G
Lorenzo Gaetano Zavateri – Concerto XII in G major 'A tempesta di mare', Op.1
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for violin, strings and continuo in D major, RV 207

Performers

Raffaele La Ragione – mandolin

La Serenissima

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Programme Note

Baroque brilliance returns to Turner Sims as award-winning ensemble La Serenissima light up the stage. They present a rare and thrilling programme of Vivaldi’s music for plucked and bowed strings. Joining them is Italian mandolin virtuoso Raffaele La Ragione.

Hailed by The Telegraph for ‘whipping up a storm with Vivaldi,’ La Serenissima is the UK’s leading voice in Italian baroque. Their performances are bold, fresh, and full of energy. Every note is brought to life from original manuscripts, making each concert a deep dive into musical history with a modern heartbeat.

Founded in 1994 by violinist Adrian Chandler, the group has racked up Gramophone Awards, chart-topping albums, and millions of streams. Their recordings are regulars on BBC Radio 3, Classic FM, and beyond.

Named after Venice – Vivaldi’s magical hometown of canals and creativity – La Serenissima is on a mission to share the Red Priest’s genius with the world.

Don’t miss this electrifying celebration of Vivaldi’s legacy.