Cappella dell'Ospedale della Pietà

Cappella dell’ Ospedale della Pietà is a baroque orchestra based on the model of the famous Antonio Vivaldi orchestra in Venice. Cappella dell’Ospedale della Pietà is no ordinary orchestra, but the only orchestra in the world comprising young talented women. It is based on the model of the orchestra from the 18th century, founded at a shelter for orphaned girls in Venice. The prestigious orchestra was promoted and developed by Antonio Vivaldi - "Maestro di Violino e di Coro" himself. Vivaldi's extraordinary compositions as well as the exceptional artistic level contributed to Cappella dell’Ospedale della Pietà fame throughout Europe as well as being recognized as one of the best orchestras worldwide. Stefan Plewniak a graduate from Conservatories in Krakow, Maastricht and Paris initiated the revival of Cappella dell’Ospedale della Pietà in 2013. Capella dell’Ospedale della Pietà comprises young, passionate, international musicians from Italy, Poland, Austria, France and Belarus, specialized in playing on period instruments. Cappella dell’Ospedale della Pietà's goal is to perform music by Antonio Vivaldi and Venetian masters. During the past two years the orchestra has been invited to perform in Germany, Austria, Slovenia. In the near future performances are planned in other European countries as well as the USA. Concerts by Cappella dell’Ospedale della Pietà are characterized by an unique atmosphere, high artistic level, a particular sound idiom and an incredible energy.