A lack of archives has left the musician Guido shrouded in mystery. Born around 1675, he is listed as one of the violin students at the Conservatorio della Pietà dei Turchini in Naples, and then one of the musicians at the Cappella Reale until 1702. It was then that he left for Paris and entered the service of Duke Philippe of Orléans, the future Regent of France and a great music lover, becoming his Master of Music. There, he rubbed shoulders with Morin, Gervais and Forqueray, and helped build the reputation of Italian music in France. He also became part of the circle of the financier Pierre Crozat, where he gave concerts between 1714 and 1726, most notably meeting Watteau and the banker Law.

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Primavera : Allegro – Largo – Allegro

Giovanni Guido (1675-1729)

Le Printemps : Le temps vole – Chaque saison s’enfuit – Les ruisseaux – Muzete – Danse des Bergers

L’Este : L’air s’enflamme – Zéphire desparoit – Chant des Coucous – Vole à notre secours O ! Cérès adorable – Un violent orage

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