A Baroque Masterpiece in the Unique Acoustic Architecture of the Crypt of St. Peter’s Church

Experience Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Baroque masterpiece in a setting seemingly created for this profoundly moving work: the crypt of St. Peter’s Church.

Within the exceptional acoustics of this sacred space, Pergolesi’s music unfolds with deeply touching intensity — intimate, sonically transparent and imbued with spiritual depth.

The Artis Astra ensemble performs on period instruments, bringing to life the delicate sorrow, tenderness and heartfelt devotion of this composition. The two soloists, Tamara Jagersberger (soprano) and Alexandra Aidonopoulou (alto), lend the dialogue between Mary and the contemplative listener compelling expressiveness and vocal elegance.

With Annalisa Virzì and Aliona Kalechyts-Pietrowskaja on Baroque violins, Gabriel Weinhandl on Baroque cello, and Ana Maria Ospina at the harpsichord, a finely balanced and authentic Baroque sound emerges, revealing Pergolesi’s music in all its emotional truth.