Various Composers - Crossing Borders (La Serenissima; Adrian Chandler)

Information

• Georg Philipp Telemann - Concerto for Flute, Strings and Continuo in D Major, TWV 51:D2
• Ignazio Sieber - Sonata VIII for Recorder and Continuo in G Minor
• Francesco Durante - Sonata Movement for Violin & Continuo in C Minor: II. Giga
• Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Recorder, Strings and Continuo in F Major, RV 442
• Georg Philipp Telemann - Trio for Flute, Viola d'amore and Continuo in D Major, TWV 42:D15
• Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello - Concerto for 2 Violins and Continuo in E-Flat Major
• Georg Philipp Telemann - Concerto for Flute, Recorder, Strings & Continuo in E Minor, TWV 52:E1

La Serenissima

Adrian Chandler, violin & director

Date: 2025

Label: Signum Classics

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Their second album of 2025, and their 11th album with Signum Records, baroque giants La Serenissima return with an album of works by composers including Telemann, Sieber, Durante, and Brescianello. The album explores how their styles changed and developed as they ‘crossed borders’ between Italy, Germany, France and other European countries. Vivaldi’, La Serenissima is ‘one of Britain’s best-loved chamber orchestras’ (The Telegraph) known for their outstanding performances, championing a host of neglected Italian baroque composers. Uniquely, the group’s entire repertoire is edited from source material by founder and violinist, Adrian Chandler OSI.

La Serenissima is the UK’s leading ensemble specializing in Italian Baroque music. Founded in 1994 by violinist Adrian Chandler, the group is known for its dynamic performances and meticulous editing of all repertoire from original sources. Acclaimed for reviving neglected works, La Serenissima has an award-winning recording catalogue, with two Gramophone Awards and chart-topping albums like Vivaldi X2. Their music has featured on BBC Radio 3, Classic FM, and in film and advertising. The ensemble performs internationally and champions education through Emerging Artist Chairs and digital outreach for schoolchildren, supported by Arts Council England.