It was quite usual for singers to carry around favourite aria di baule (literally “suitcase arias”) with them on their travels, vocal showcases which they would interpolate into performances. I’m not ...

Compositionally, the music for the jealous nymph Eudamia – vying for Elmiro’s attentions – holds interest because it was the first role Vivaldi wrote for his young muse – and possibly lover – Anna ...