The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable review compelling tale of Vivaldi's musical protege
Briefly

Despite the challenges of being orphans, the figlie di coro in Venice's Ospedale della Pietà became renowned musicians, with their performances earning vital funds for the orphanage.
Anna Maria, a gifted violinist, embodies the struggle between youthful ambition and the constraints of her social position, striving to achieve greatness in a male-dominated world.
Harriet Constable's tale captures not only Anna Maria's journey through music but also highlights the power of creativity, contrasting it with the harsh realities of the girls' lives.
As Anna Maria's talents grow, the budding rivalry between her and Vivaldi adds tension to her narrative, showing how ambition can fracture relationships even in the pursuit of art.
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]