A pioneer in the historical performance movement in Italy, violinist Giuliano Carmignola has had a long career extending over six decades. His work emphasizes Vivaldi and other composers of the Venetian Baroque. It was Luigi Ferro who steered Carmignola toward the music of the 18th century and the growing historical performance movement. In 1978, Carmignola became concertmaster of the orchestra at Venice's La Fenice opera house, remaining in that position until 1985. Carmignola became involved with Italian historical performance groups such as the Sonatori de la Gioiosa Musica (with which he released his debut album of Vivaldi's Four Seasons in 1994). In 2023, Carmignola released the album The Three Seasons of Antonio Vivaldi with the Accademia Musicale dell'Annunciata. By that time, his recording catalog comprised more than 80 items.