I Virtuosi Italiani will transport listeners to the world of celebrated eighteenth-century Italian violin virtuosos. Performed by the Collegium Marianum ensemble under the direction of Jana Semerádová, the programme features works by composers such as Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Tartini, Francesco Maria Veracini, and Pietro Locatelli, whose music helped shape the character of European Baroque culture. The two concerts in the Theresian Hall of Břevnov Monastery will be complemented by captivating readings from the travel journals of the French nobleman Charles de Brosses, enhancing the atmosphere of this musical journey through Italy. performers Collegium Marianum Jana Semerádová artistic director, flauto traverso Lenka Torgersen Concertmaster Hana Fleková barokní cello Jan Krejča theorbo Filip Hrubý harpsichord Justin Svoboda recitation More Related Baroque Soirées — Upon a Ground Folkloric melodies, lively dance rhythms, and spontaneous improvisations come to life in the music of the British Isles from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Led by flutist Jana Semerádová, Collegium Marianum presents a captivating evening inspired by the works of Nicola Matteis, Thomas Billington, Niel Gow, and Turlough O’Carolan, interwoven with traditional songs. Baroque elegance blends seamlessly with the raw energy of folk music and a spirit of playful musical imagination.