apollo’s fire
Semantix advised Cleveland-based Apollo’s Fire on strategy and PR/Communications.
Founded by conductor Jeannette Sorrell, the Grammy Award-winning period instrument ensemble is one of the most dynamic and versatile on stage and recording.
Antonio Vivaldi's "La Folia" (Madness)
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