Anna Maria della Pietà was never meant to live, much less become the greatest violinist of her time. Born to a prostitute in 18th-century Venice, she was left at the Pietà orphanage, where most girls faced strict rules and bleak futures. But the Pietà offered one escape—music.
Under the tutelage of Antonio Vivaldi, Anna Maria’s talent becomes extraordinary. She is determined to rise above her station, mastering her craft and capturing audiences with her genius. But Vivaldi’s mentorship comes with a price, and ambition in a world ruled by men is dangerous.
From Venice’s opulent palaces to its shadowed canals, The Instrumentalist is a vivid tale of talent, betrayal, and the cost of greatness, inspired by the true story of Vivaldi’s most gifted and overlooked muse.
