Café Concert: A Taste of Italy

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Enjoy your morning coffee on stage with music and the WSO!

The works of Albinoni, Vivaldi, Torelli, and Scarlatti offer a delightful taste of Italy, showcasing the vibrant energy of Italian Baroque music, bringing Italy’s rich musical heritage to life.

Robert Franz, conductor

PROGRAM
ALBINONI: Sinfonia C Major
VIVALDI: Concerto in F major for Flute, Oboe & Bassoon
TORELLI: Concerto No. 1
SCARLATTI: Sinfonia No.4 in E minor
VIVALDI: Sinfonia in G Major

What’s something interesting about this concert? 

• Albinoni’s Sinfonia in C Major was well-known in its time, however, many of his works fell into obscurity after his death.
• Vivaldi worked primarily in Venice, and for much of his life, he relied on his position as a violin teacher and music director at the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage for girls where he composed many of his concertos. In his later years, his works fell out of favour, and he faced financial difficulties. It wasn’t until the 20th century that his music was rediscovered and gained the massive popularity it holds today.
• Torelli spent much of his career in Bologna, working primarily as a teacher, violinist, and composer at the prestigious Bologna Conservatory. His work was mostly heard in local churches and played by small orchestras and ensembles. His compositions laid the foundation for the development of violin concertos, and he is now recognized as one of the key figures in the early Baroque violin tradition.
• Scarlatti was born in Naples, Italy, and spent much of his life working in Italy and later in Rome, where he wrote many of his operas and orchestral works.

This concert is 60 minutes. No intermission.
Ticket includes a complimentary tea and coffee.

Series Sponsor: The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation
Café Food & Beverage Sponsor: Tim Hortons, downtown locations

TICKETS

Single tickets available July 8, 2025
Concert Packages on sale now: Buy a Café Concert Package

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Venue:

The Capitol Theatre
121 University Ave. W. Windsor ON N9A 5P4 Canada
519-973-1238

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