Chouchane Siranossian, violin | Gianpiero Zanocco, conductor (replacing Andrea Marcon)
Founded by renowned harpsichordist and Baroque specialist Andrea Marcon, the Venice Baroque Orchestra (VBO) is celebrated as one of the world’s premier period instrument ensembles. Acclaimed for its energetic, stylistically informed performances, the VBO has captivated audiences across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
PROGRAM
“Vivaldi, Tartini, Veracini, Locatelli: a Bows Duel in Venice”
Vivaldi: Concerto for Strings G minor, RV 157
Vivaldi: Concerto in E minor “Il Favorito”, RV 277
Veracini: Sonata in G minor, No. 1 Op. 1
Tartini: Concerto in A major, D 96
Intermission
Locatelli: Concerto in C minor from “L’Arte dell’Arco”
Locatelli: Introduzione Teatrale in G major
Vivaldi: Concerto “Grosso Mogul” in D major, RV 208
Location: First Congregational Church, Rockport
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Founded in 1997 by renowned harpsichordist and Baroque specialist Andrea Marcon, the Venice Baroque Orchestra (VBO) is celebrated as one of the world’s premier period instrument ensembles. Acclaimed for its energetic, stylistically informed performances, the VBO has captivated audiences across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
The ensemble has performed in more U.S. cities than any other Baroque orchestra and maintains one of the most active touring schedules in Asia. Notable collaborations include extensive international tours with countertenor Philippe Jaroussky, mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená, contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux, mandolinist Avi Avital, and soprano Karina Gauvin, with performances at leading festivals and venues including the Dresden Music Festival, Istanbul Festival, and the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.
Uniquely bridging past and present, the VBO also premiered Philip Glass’s The American Four Seasons, showcasing its versatility in contemporary repertoire. Under Marcon’s direction, the ensemble has delivered acclaimed interpretations of works by Vivaldi, Monteverdi, Cavalli, Handel, and Bach, while also exploring Classical-era repertoire by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and early operas of Rossini. Marcon himself is celebrated for his performances of Orlando Furioso, Atenaide, Juditha Triumphans, and Alcina, including a landmark production at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre.
The Venice Baroque Orchestra continues to set the standard for Baroque performance in the 21st century, combining scholarly insight with breathtaking artistry.
ABOUT GIANPIERO ZANOCCO
Gianpiero Zanocco was born in Treviso in 1979. In 2000 he graduated from the “Agostino Steffani” Conservatory of Castelfranco Veneto under the guidance of Maestro Michele Lot, obtaining top marks, honors and an honorable mention. He attended advanced violin courses with maestros R. Zanettovich, G. Carmignola, D. Bogdanovich and studied chamber music with the Trio di Trieste, at the Duino high-level specialization school, and with the Altemberg Trio, at the Pinerolo Academy.
He was awarded at the “Mario Benvenuti” National String Competition in Vittorio Veneto and won first prize both at the “Città di Minerbio” International Chamber Music Competition, in a duo with pianist Maddalena Falda, and at the 10th “Carlo Soliva” International Competition in Casale Monferrato, as a member of the Trio Canova.
