Vivaldi's Young Star

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The Baroque genius Antonio Vivaldi composed much of his work for an all-female orchestra and chorus based at an orphanage. Today on Soundcheck, the author of a new historical novel talks about the girl who was Vivaldi’s star pupil. Plus, the 27-year-old Russian pianist Yevgeny Sudbin is already known for his powerhouse keyboard style. He performs live in our studio. And later: guest reviewer Peter Morén of the Swedish band Peter, Bjorn and John joins us for Soundcheck’s Picks of the Week.

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