There's a sense of the supernatural about La Notte - The Night.
It's the second of six flute concertos by Venetian composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) from his Opus 10. The key is G minor and there are several short movements.
NZSO principal flute player Bridget Douglas takes on what she considers a a technically challenging but rewarding workout.
NZSO Baroque Series The Night Photo: RNZ/David McCaw
Recorded 8 June 2019, St Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington by RNZ Concert
Producer: David McCaw
Engineer: Darryl Stack