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
www.apollosfire.org

[@s4nctum._r3gnum]

anyone listening to this baroque metal masterpiece in 2024?

[@angelluisromerofernandez4350]

Yo mismo,hace una semana tuve el placer de escucharla en directo.

[@panayiotiskyriacou5118]

It will still be enjoyed in 3024

[@elzbietagorzkiewicz8701]

Słucham, 7.5.2024❤!

[@gk-nj9bi]

바로크 메탈 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@grietjeschouten4631]

It’s incredible

[@alucardalinaclaire1154]

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.

[@marvinradermacher5781]

I wish I could play. I never understood notes, though, and can't grasp the concept to this day, for the most part. My dream is to play the violin, yet, I think, that'll not happen.

[@countingstarz2310]

Same!

[@josearagao3412]

Ainda estou a ouvir. Todas as de quem gostei, calcavam 36, coincidência, mas já suspeitava!

[@tomellis4750]

@@marvinradermacher5781 It won't happen unless you pick one up and try. Try.

[@jesuslacalzadaesteban2136]

@@marvinradermacher5781 0 9⁸978

[@dvg1985]

Vivaldi: the true father of metal

[@dvg1985]

***** Vivaldi was Italian, but I know there are linguistic similarities with Spanish and Italian

[@dvg1985]

I understand now! Thanks!

[@adriancarloscassano3996]

One of the true spirits of music. Wizards sounds

[@Nem87]

And yet there are no good quality metal covers of Folia, sadly enough! Metal musicians, are you up for the challenge?!

[@jalitvin2719]

Vivaldi was a catholic priest. Did you know about this?

[@anahitsayadyan9061]

This music is immortal and will be listened to forever.

[@albertogatti6262]

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

[@ritanicosia]

Alberto Gatti, I also

[@luciomartini1855]

Anch'io

[@pascualodoghertycarame40]

Pueden estar orgullosos. La influencia universal de la música italiana es ampliamente merecida

[@Lardenoy]

Vivaldi, le prêtre roux (premier disque écouté à l'école vers 1967, j'avais 10 ans) : le coup de foudre !!! Et Bach, bien-sûr, mes "deux chouchous"...

[@capitecensi9113]

The red priest is the foundation of Italian Baroque. Bach was the master, and Handel was the great populizer

[@laszloszabo9245]

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

[@spottiswoode1]

Yes

[@hokusai6171]

Yes

[@agentmilton6585]

Me

[@alexandrupaun8046]

Vivaldi

[@eleanorboehler7648]

Here on venice listening all the time can't go home. eleanor

[@johnnyraven4217]

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.

[@deborahold7531]

How very true. Vivaldi is SUBLIME.

[@domenicobrescia-italia2282]

You are right!

[@pablourrego4527]

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[@pablourrego4527]

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[@pablourrego4527]

​@deborahold7531 😊

[@aliciacolmano6487]

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

[@jfduran9176]

Emocionante!!!

[@mdavit1983]

Ohhh, absolutely, I was just thinking the same!!!

[@paulamos8781]

1001 and more. Improves my painting and decorating!!

[@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!

[@charlesbarkema8021]

That's typical of Renaissance and baroque eras. Though sometimes it was the principal violinist.

[@chuckmeow]

Alpha Juliet Charlie Hotel I'm glad you made me notice that I can notice

[@FormerEvil]

Conductor/Harpsicordist was a student of Leonard Bernstein.

[@rarefilmsandmore6863]

Welcome to the world of music before minorities corrupted it into a quick way to make money as they sold drugs to innocents

[@eduardomeller6926]

AND headbanging

[@brianzolo1]

Divine.....Vivaldi is a God of Music

[@v.dargain1678]

brianzolo1 For real !

[@brianzolo1]

Vivaldi is a God

[@v.dargain1678]

He has certainly written a lot of inspiring pieces , especially the Christmas kind .

[@adriancarloscassano3996]

Forgive me, you know something of music, have sensitivity to music, why speak so lightly and contemptuously. Perhaps you could compose something as beautiful as this work or dozens of those that vivaldi wrote. Please be respectful and apologize.-

[@v.dargain1678]

adrian carlos Cassano I was advised NOT to respond to obnoxious replies on Internet and now I'm passing that advice to you . Just enjoy these skillful musicians doing their Vivaldi thing .

[@jacintaaconng1]

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

[@user-qq9kz5xm1z]

Слушаю и балдею в 2023 году!

[@marinaletina3685]

2023. Magnificent.Великолепно.

[@annaschlaht8555]

I listen to this every day at work. Wow. One of my favorite pieces!

[@welshpete12]

Always make me smile !

[@paulamos8781]

Every day as I paint houses.

[@tomsaxton970]

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

[@revrichardclark7480]

I have watched a lot of baroque on KZbin but this the best l have ever seen. It is not just magnificent playing it is a magnificent performance. Totally stunning musically, a powerful and fiery arrangement; but the visual element to this video is what makes it even more special and the best of the best

[@mmvideochat]

I just saw this piece from our local orchestra played with the same director on harpsichord Goosebumps.

[@giorgiosalmaso5903]

Vivaldi genio italiano.

[@ronaldmessina4229]

Oiga y mire , NO hay nada que traducir. Il Italiano es perfectamente útil y fácil para hacerse entender 😮

[@arcadiolopezdeaberasturi3190]

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

[@user-gj9wd5gl2n]

i can't stop listening to this. It's amazing and magical ♥️

[@deborahold7531]

How true. I'm addicted to Vivaldi. Simply gorgeous music, played impeccably by the fantastic🥰 musicians.

[@antobellog1878]

This is what makes me a proud Italian. A masterpiece like no other. Respect.

[@hampurista]

Yes, you can be proud. There's a lot of beautiful music made in Italy. Best regards from Germany an all the best to Italy, your country suffered a lot the last week's. May you all recover soon.

[@antobellog1878]

@@hampurista thanks very much for the nice reply.

[@antobellog1878]

@@davidbauer1260 I love Bach. There is no point comparing artists. It's like comparing an elephant with a giraffe. They're both a Nature's creation and they both belong to it, they're just two different animals.

[@davidbauer1260]

@@antobellog1878 Really? Mozart considered Bach the best, and Bach greatly admired Vivaldi, so much so that Bach transcribed at least one Vivaldi violin piece for harpsichord. They were both contemporaries, and both composers of baroque classical music, both were musical geniuses, and both were not too highly regarded in their day, which is why they both died pretty much penniless. And actually, the main theme or melody from this piece is not even a Vivaldi invention. It's from a French composer named Jean-Baptiste Lully. His piece is called, " Les Folies d'Espagne". Check for yourself. There's some comparisons. What's the problem? And, you most certainly can make comparisons between elephants and giraffes. Both are warm blooded animals, both are land mammals, both are herbivores, and both are quadrapeds(4 footed). There's some comparisons. That's because they are both, not creations of nature, but creations of Almighty God. Nature is a creation of God. It's called common design. There are differences and similarities throughout the creation. I originally was just trying to pay you and your fellow countrymen a compliment. Can't say anything these days without someone getting offended.

[@antobellog1878]

@@davidbauer1260 well if you believe in god you can call it god creation. I'm at the next step, for me it's Nature creation. There is no god for me. Anyway I m not offended at all. I'm just sorry you think I am. You're a free man so feel free to say whatever pleases you.

[@adamnoman4658]

Amazing what an orchestra can do when the players watch each other and not just the baton!

[@linusverclyte4988]

Obviously the work of the conductor is done before the performance: the orchestra should be so well trained they are able to do it on their own but he/she deserves to be up there to receive the credit. For complex works you do need a conductor or everything will disintegrate quickly. The conductor is the guiding force that binds all instruments together. The conductor breathes life into the piece, that is why giants like von Karajan are revered to this day.

[@Nacidodelmar]

Excellent said!

[@colincochrane4108]

Yes I did notice that.

[@joe-ke7pu]

Players don't really look at the conductor in a performance unless they are like winds and need cueing.

[@reybarreto7979]

How masterfully they play, and with such passionate joy these musicians play. The beauty they create is nothing short of magical. This group was born to play La Follia! This may very well be my favorite interpretation of this Vivaldi masterpiece.

[@kissmybotty456]

I swear this brings musician side of me especially while I’m driving it’s like the music takes over my body and it’s flowing through me and I have to play it out love love love this sooo much I feel this in my bones been playing the violin since I was just a mere kid

[@clovercreek1325]

HA, agreed! Then you end up explaining it to the police officer who pulled you over for speeding! Thankfully they are understanding...

[@mariellegervaiscrabbe9974]

Olivier Brault premier violon, un Quebecois de grand talent

[@aspos4287]

Oui,vraiment un grand musicien et qui à l'air sympathique!

[@charlesayache6801]

Un virtuose

[@stannieholt8766]

Tres beau et charismatique aussi...

[@332magda]

Every time I finish listening to this master piece with tears in my eyes..

[@lorenzodavidsartormaurino413]

Wow

[@rosaline953]

Same...

[@bernadettpinter591]

me too:)

[@karamelle56]

@@bernadettpinter591 Moi aussi.

[@carolwolf9614]

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.

[@tancredidepolzer8221]

It gives you shivers, every single time.

[@willtowin9996]

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.

[@samterian7694]

we are so lucky, we can listen to any composer at anytime of our choosing our great grand parents were deprived of such joy. maybe once in their lifetime was the extent.

[@isobeldeeley7286]

The best Folia performance ever! Been listening to this for years and am yet to tire of it.

[@emilianochannel]

"Follia" , not "Folia" ;-)

[@isobeldeeley7286]

@@emilianochannel ti sbagli: 'follia' e' lo spelling della parola italiana che significa 'madness', ma 'Folia' e' il termine musicale spagnolo per il genere di danza praticata da tempi antichissimi e che origina, appunto, dalla Spagna. Ragion per cui si parla sempre di 'folia' e non 'follia'.

[@emilianochannel]

@@isobeldeeley7286 thanks for your reply, I think I will continue to call it 'follia'... Quite sure that Vivaldi, or Corelli or Salieri had called it like this ;-). This performance is wonderful! Bye

[@isobeldeeley7286]

@@emilianochannel it depends on which original sources you read. Vivaldi, Salieri et alia were well aware of the musical genre of the 'folia' originating from Spain and on Corelli and Salieri's music sheet it actually says 'La Folia', or 'La Folia di Spagna'. Either way this is indeed a great performance.

[@charlesayache6801]

C' est envoûtant, that's all I can say...

[@wait_whatt]

Everyone is so happy and passionate, it makes the performance even better

[@karamelle56]

Exactement.

[@lp02lp]

Potente e meravigliosa, tra le migliori ''follie di Vivaldi'' mai ascoltate, c'e' tutto l'amore per la musica .Bravi , viva il fuoco di Apollo.

[@erayaktas1832]

Music is the sound of nature. Lucio knew this very well and he tried to be the messenger of the nature. Only for those who could hear it......

[@illbeback126]

I was so taken in by the music and visual experience that I am sure I attended in person! I actually clapped here on my armchair! Bravo!!!!

[@Akodesunee]

There is nothing better then musicians that are passionate about their art.

[@cloudsraining]

The most beautiful composition of "La Folia" I've ever witnessed, just saw them in Edmonton, hard to believe that they could possibly sound any better in person, but they most certainly did

[@ricardoayala2023]

Standing ovation...the stage was on fire with your interpretation.

[@raquelazocarescamilla2388]

No me canso de ver este video. El entusiasmo y virtuosismo de Olivier Brault y Jeannette Sorrell, la carismática conductora, son increíbles. Un remezón musical. ¡¡Gracias infinitas!!

[@SerafinDrake]

Don't mind me, just coming back for my Olivier Brault fix... Although the music itself is deeply compelling (how can anyone not like Vivaldi? and this particular interpretation of La Folia is one of the most energetic I've ever heard) and Apollo's Fire as a whole is an amazing ensemble.

[@kb-xp1zu]

Absolutely amazing. Take a look at the audience: no one is moving a muscle. A captivating and rapturous performance of my favorite Vivaldi piece. Thank you so much!!!

[@davehshs651]

I love the energy and the fire that you bring to this great music.

[@071949]

Beautiful performance; gets the pulse accelerating! Music has to rank as one of humankind's greatest inventions, and unlike the last gadget from Apple, the works of Vivaldi, Bach, etc. will never become obsolete. 10/17/2014

[@user-xz8lh8ch3y]

Yes! Vivaldi, and Bach brandenburg concertos...

[@colincochrane4108]

From New Zealand at the lower end of the world i find this so beautiful.

[@chaya9205]

Utterly beautiful! Still my favourite piece-and performed to perfection!

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

I love the size of this group! What a stunning, emotive recording of one of my classical favorites

[@ToonyBe]

Goosebumps every time I listen to this masterpiece and amazing performance by Apollo's Fire.

[@carmenvonwarminski1682]

Kann ich immer wieder hören und tanze dabei durch den Raum.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Transcending time and space, and races, Vivaldi‘s music heals and purifies and warms and enriches people‘s hearts They wonderful performance embodies the spiritual and musical aesthetics Vivaldi

[@oskar7095]

Vivaldi was the Master !

[@shirleysmithies5931]

What an amazing performance. The soloists are world class. Perfectly in tune and perfectly together this cannot be improved on. Absolutelyfabulous

[@efigeniacq800]

Energizante...!!, para la época debió ser como el metal a nuestros tiempos.!

[@ezzovonachalm7038]

como el merdal a nuestros tiempos de .....

[@williamsolorio4162]

This is literally my favorite piece of all time.

[@ronaldmessina4229]

La MUSICK de todos los composers del BAROQUE y del CLASSICISMO es la MEJOR MUSICK de todos los tiempos, y yo doy gracias a DIOS OMNIPOTENTE por esta música 🎶 tan dulce y preciosa ❤😊

[@anne-mariepetros1210]

Nobody plays it in contemporary times, like Apollo's Fire! Bravo, bravo, bravissimo!!!

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

What a wonderfully expressive recording!!!

[@anpalcactus]

Couldn't breathe watching this! Thanks so much for chance to see this performance

[@juancarvalho6460]

Tudo de memória e sem partitura! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@larespalme]

Interprétation exceptionnelle.

[@alexzandrodiaz]

Absolutely beautiful. Amazing interpretation!

[@pamlawrence9211]

Vive Vivaldi!!

[@johnsignorelli9356]

Yes!! 💘 Vivaldi and this passionate rendition

[@shanewadland820]

BREATHTAKING ! Never tire listening to this stunning piece of music. Performed by such gifted musicians.

[@cellestialX]

Thank you, thank you Cleveland Baroque!

[@v.dargain1678]

cellestialX yes. Thanks for the upload ☺

[@andyhammers1858]

Meravigliosa interpretazione e sempre grandiosa la musica del prete rosso ...

[@fouadrizkallah7394]

Concerning the gold chain issue, it seems to me that this video has been filmed more than one time. In some of it the first violin player is wearing a short sleeveless vest, and in others he is wearing a coat-like full vest. Which explains the appearance- disappearance of the gold chain. But he is a great violin player.

[@eduardpijl3854]

Exactly, you can even see that at some moments there s no audience. Vivaldi is a magician

[@saritoula]

Finally an oasis of logic in here. Everybody thought that they played with gods inspo, they didn't even have to read the notes 😱.

[@myriamworonoff1570]

You have also a lot of imaginations!

[@myriamworonoff1570]

A lot of imaginations!

[@myriamworonoff1570]

A lot of imaginations! Really !

[@nicolasbeullekens405]

Marvelous prestation demonstrating the maestria of the director/harpsichrod player! Wonderfull work! Vivaldi may be proud of you!

[@StanislavOssovsky]

Jesus!! Guyz, you are wonderful! Fabulous performance, it is all there!!

[@yasminhabibti721]

Such beauty. I can finally die satisfied.

[@jeandeblaize4175]

SUPERBE ! La dernière variation était une vraie...heu ... comment dire...heu, UNE VRAIE FOLIE !! voilà c'est tout à fait ça, une vraie folie.

[@user-qe2nu6cw3v]

wow ) excellent

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The greatness of Vivaldi and his works' great performers and conductor like these performers is immeasurable , unfathomable and beyond description ， and full of admiration , acclaim and deep emotion , and inspirational , specutacular and unimaginable . I'm just intoxicated with these fabulous and flawless performance in Japan From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@TheMaderuelo]

Amazing performance !

[@cecileangleterre7407]

Please never take this away from us...The best in Baroque music !!!

[@user-fh5nm8en7n]

I had been obsessing over finding which this masterpiece was, ever since the late '80s, when I first heard a variation of it in a Givenchy commercial, for the Ysatis perfume. I found out which one it was less than 7 years ago and it has been a constant on my playlist ever since. This performance is superb. ❤

[@nahutab1234]

this is a never-gets-old epic performance! I've been listening this spectacular art for years and I still feel amazed everytime I listen

[@elviajorge1037]

En una canción de Alberto Cortéz, habla de una "folía" y no me imaginaba que significaba este concepto y me puse a investigar un poquito y me encontré con un tema del que hay mucho que conocer de ello, pero me enfocaré solo en reconocer que es un a maravilla, una exquisitez escuchar particularmente la folía de Vivaldi.

[@taharfares2646]

Majestueux

[@fabioolmos4731]

Bravo !!!

[@NickRossi]

I saw them live last night. Unbelievable. So full of life and passion. This arrangement of Vivaldi's La Folia is actually Jeannette Sorrell's; the original was for many fewer instruments.

[@suzanel-lithi5465]

ايه الجمال ده روعه روعه الله

[@elzbietagorzkiewicz8701]

Ta muzyka ma serce i duszę. ApollosFire, jesteście boscy!👏

[@aalazoghly8310]

The coordination between them is otherworldly, like one human with multiple hands.

[@elianemoreira3425]

Gentem, vocês não imaginam a paixão que tenho por esse vídeo (e a música)!!!!!! Quisera eu abraçar cada músico para agradecê-los pelo trabalho extraordinário; e, principalmente a pianista que embelezou demais o vídeo com seu sorriso e seu entusiasmo e humor com a equipe ! Ainda que não vejo-os pessoalmente , desejo que esse meu comentário chegue até eles e eles saibam que são muito especiais na minha vida!!😘😘😘😘 à todos da orquestra!!💖🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎹🎻🎻🎻🎻🪕🎻🎻

[@aytenwaltermoonmademusic1129]

Wonderful from start unt il end! The solo of Olivier Brault has world class.

[@lillyboschi8524]

Merveilleuse .spkendide musique qui demeurera ds la mémoire des hommes pr toujours .Cette musique ne passera pas, elle traversera tt es les générations .

[@kernantaurus1584]

!!!great, super, wonderful, fantastic, marvelous, terrific!!!

[@jhgraf3]

Splendid performance!

[@monpetitgraindesel6192]

Allez! Une petite folie, ce soir, veille du premier jour de l’Automne à l’heure où nos Âmes sont prêtes à accueillir de la belle musique🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶Du Baroque❣️Du Grand VIVALDI❣️🎻🎻🎻Chauds les 🧡❤️♥️...🇫🇷

[@astenis1]

What a fun group to watch… you can tell they all really love what they do and this music.

[@Elizabeth-lb2jf]

Simply wonderful rendition of this Vivaldi piece.

[@francoislebedel4428]

Fantastique !!! quelle virtuosité, quel enthousiasme communicatif !!!! des milliers de bravos à tous !!!vous êtes épatants

[@fresto2208]

Wow!! I've heard many versions of this piece and this is one of my favorite performances.

[@gaytan6683]

Magnífico.

[@chrishuss5417]

it was ALL memorized too, every part. fantastic!

[@SantiagoGarcia-od5gr]

Simplemente majestuosa, sublime y espectacular. Qué maestría y dominio instrumental de cada uno de los ejecutantes, la pianista en especial. Una melodía de belleza alucinante que transforma tu estado de ánimo.

[@salvinom.7832]

Che magnifica interpretazione. Brava, brava, bravissima Jeannette Sorrell. Porti il nostro Vivaldi fino al cielo.

[@NothingMaster]

Melancholic Baroque is the best way to take a virtual trip around the lesser seen corners of the Universe.

[@salome7773]

Or very deep in your soul... Which is also a lesser known place in the universe

[@NothingMaster]

Indeed; that’s precisely what I meant. The soul is the least known corner of the Universe.

[@metanoia322]

ESTA LOCURA ( FOLIA EN ITALIANO ), LO CURA TODO.., GRANDIOSO VIVALDI.

[@jairoguevara5801]

Que pieza musical tan hermosa, excelente interpretación.

[@marlainadonatoa.k.a.willow4241]

Energy and passion unparalleled! Woohooo, thank you! :) Vivaldi is smiling.

[@buncio67]

Powiem krótko. Czad!!!!! Fantazja. Uwielbiam Wasze wykonania.

[@vincenzogalluccio3970]

attenzione!!! io sono italiano. La parola esatta è "follia". Ciao e grazie per aver così magistralmente interpretato il mio compatriota Antonio Vivaldi - caution!!! I am Italian. The exact words are " LA FOLLIA" (= THE MADNESS) . Hello and thank you for masterfully interpreting my compatriot Antonio Vivaldi !!!

[@andreafalconiero9089]

Yes, but it is _La Folia_ in Spanish (where the follies originate) so neither spelling is more or less correct. Since this is Vivaldi's set of variations I probably would use the Italian spelling in this case, but it doesn't particularly matter.

[@pascualodoghertycarame40]

Folia is an spanizh word for a sapanis dance. Many musicians of each origin made many folias, thy named then "la folia de España" *or "la folie d'espagne" . Many of them Spaniards, but Also Italians, French an other origins. But it is Spanish in origin so "folia" is correct,

[@bachisback71]

Splendida esecuzione! Splendido arrangiamento!