Vivaldi: La Folia (Madness) -- Apollo's Fire

Antonio Vivaldi's "La Folia" (Madness), arranged by Jeannette Sorrell after Sonata XII
Apollo's Fire - The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra
Live performance, November 1, 2011 - Koerner Hall, Toronto

The Folia was an ancient Spanish/Portuguese dance which traditionally got faster and wilder toward the end. The girls who danced it were said to be "mad," thus the name Folia (madness or folly).

Olivier Brault, violin solo I
Johanna Novom, violin solo II
René Schiffer, continuo cello
William Simms, guitar
Jeannette Sorrell, harpsichord/direction

Andrew Fouts, violin
Adriane Post, violin
Carrie Krause, violin
Emi Tanabe, violin
Beth Wenstrom, violin
Karina Fox, viola
Kristen Linfante, viola
Steuart Pincombe, cello
Sue Yelanjian, contrabass

[mystriddlery]

This song opened my eyes to how absolutely epic baroque and classical music could be

[snctum._rgnum]

anyone listening to this baroque metal masterpiece in 2024?

[geoffashden]

Too many people believe that Vivaldi begins and ends with 'The four Seasons', how wrong they are! Vivaldi was an absolute genius. I have listened to every one of his known, recorded works. There is so much to explore!

[alucardalinaclaire]

Everyone looks like they're having the time of their lives. One day I want to look like I'm having that much fun when I'm playing.

[laszloszabo]

What an epic rendition of this masterpiece! Is anybody listening in 2021?

[albertogatti]

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi is the eponym of Italian baroque musique and one of the greatest musicians ever lived. Proud to be his compatriot!

[keeeefy]

I have listened to this many times.
It still makes me excited.
I am a 100% Baroque Boy
Jeanette Sorrelle is absolutely amazing, I'm transfixed by her conducting technique from the Harpsichord.
I love the build to fortissimo at the end.
The recording mix is so good.
You can hear all the individual performers.
Will never get tired of listening to La Folia

[anahitsayadyan]

This music is immortal and will be listened to forever.

[johnnyraven]

I love the flowing movements of the musicians . The passion they show adds to beauty of the music . This music lifts my spirits. Vivaldi takes me to my happy place. Chases away my demons and makes me a better person.

[Niki_Jordan]

I can't believe she's playing the harpsichord and conducting at the same time. Just performing OR conducting this piece is incredibly difficult – let alone both at once! Seriously impressed!

[LucianoMinelli-mmce]

La notte prima di lasciarsi andare da Morfeo.. non c'è di meglio. Vivaldi è Vivaldi e Vivaldi per sempre.

[carolwolf]

Just watched this again, It makes my hair stand on end. Sends shivers down my spine. i can't get enough of this. Rock 'n' Roll Vivaldi. I've been loving this since I was a child. Thank you my amazing parents, you turned me on to Vivaldi and Thelonious Monk and The Modern Jazz Quartet. Thank you Mum and Dad. And i turned you on to Frank Zappa and David Bowie. What a beautiful life. I'm so grateful. You gave me music. i love you world. Thank you Jesus.

[tancredidepolzer]

It gives you shivers, every single time.

[aliciacolmano]

Wonderful!!! I can hear it a thousand times and never tired of listening. Such a joy!!

[Kreosky]

the chord at the end where they suddenly increase the volume of the piece never fails to give me goosebumps, this is pure Art.

[williamsolorio]

This is literally my favorite piece of all time.

[tomsaxton]

I have listened to this probably 50 times; I LOVE it!!

[jacintaaconng]

Bravo. Never tired of listening this performance. Came to discover the wonders of baroque music in my 60’s. Never too late I guess.

[arcadiolopezdeaberasturi]

A masterful interpretation.
Olivier Brault has a special gift, hearing and seeing him is moving. Thanks to Apollo's Fire for this marvel.

[willtowin]

this piece is very personal to me, it gives me a feeling of self love and proudness in myself to be strong i feel justified.