Composed during Vivaldi's service at Venice's Ospedale della Pietà, this concerto showcases his innovative use of the mandolin – an unusual solo instrument in Baroque concertos. Its bright timbre contrasts with string ensembles, featuring virtuosic passages and lyrical melodies across three movements. RV 425 remains one of the most significant works in the mandolin repertoire.
One of Vivaldi's rare concertos featuring the mandolin, showcasing his experimentation with string textures in the Baroque period.
