Oberlinger, Brandt, Mields & Ensemble 1700: Italian Christmas

A vibrant soundscape of Italian Christmas tradition awaits visitors at this concert, which blends high Baroque music with the traditional tunes of the Piffari – the shepherd pipers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Under the direction of Dorothee Oberlinger, virtuosic compositions by Corelli, Vivaldi, Scarlatti, and others are interwoven with contemplative readings performed by actor Matthias Brandt. Soprano Dorothee Mields and Ensemble 1700 interpret works such as Vivaldi’s recorder concerto RV 443 or Scarlatti’s cantata O di Betlemme altera povertà, while the Italian pipers Li Piffari e le Muse capture the atmosphere of an Italian Christmas with their distinctive sounds.

The program is further enriched by literary texts by Fanny Lewald and Turi Vasile, which serve as a bridge between music and poetry. An evening that brings the diversity of Italian Christmas music to life – from pastoral sounds to festive Concerti grossi.