A stunning period production centered on Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi’s years as music director at Venice’s Ospedale della Pietà, a charitable home for girls. Known for its musical performances attracting high society and wealthy benefactors, the Ospedale also provides another perk for high-end donors: virginal brides. It’s a fate that orphaned violin virtuoso Cecilia is eager to postpone, especially after coming under the tutelage of the brilliant and ambitious composer. –AS