Summary: In the 1730’s “Il Pastor Fido - 6 Sonatas for Flute and Continuo” was published in Paris by a new music publication company, eager to make a name for itself. The composer of this work was listed as Antonio Vivaldi. Since Antonio Vivaldi was a very famous composer, the ploy worked as the composition sold well and the publication company established a firm foothold in their industry. However, the entire publication was actually a forgery. 12 years after the publication, it was discovered, by Vivaldi’s attorney, that the work had actually been composed by a cousin of Vivaldi - Nicholas Chedeville. Nicholas was an excellent imitator of his famous cousin and this work had fooled many people for many years. Although the work was proven not to be by Vivaldi, the court document never came to public knowledge. Thus, “Il Pastor Fido” was performed for hundreds of years as a work by Antonio Vivaldi. It wasn’t until 1990 that the court document was discovered and finally Nicholas Chedeville was attributed as the rightful composer. This performance of “Il Pastor Fido” features flutist Rita D’Arcangelo, a favorite of our listeners and Alberto Mammarella playing the harpsichord. This CD is available now in our online store - ClassicalRecordings.co http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p304/Il_Pastor_Fido.html
