Locatelli: Concerti & Introduttioni Teatrale, Opus 4

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Locatelli is, of course, an exceptionally tasty sheep's milk cheese related to Romano, but he was also a very important and talented composer of violin music. Later generations looked back at him as the "Baroque Paganini," and his music abounds in technical difficulties and flashy writing for the soloist. Of course, instrumental virtuosity alone doesn't make a great composer, but in this collection of concertos and orchestra suites we see that the challenge of writing other types of music didn't faze Locatelli composer one bit. The so-called "Theatrical Introductions" are what we now call "overtures" or "suites," consisting largely of dance movements arranged in a pleasing sequence. The whole collection is expertly performed by this excellent "authentic" instrument group. --David Hurwitz

Locatelli: Concerti & Introduttioni Teatrale, Opus 4,Pietro Antonio Locatelli,Elizabeth Wallfisch,Raglan Baroque Players,Alison Bury,Catherine Mackintosh,Catherine Weiss,Hyperion,Classical,Classical Composers,Classical Music,Concerto,Concerto Grosso

Average customer rating: Naxos Lost Riches...and this is a gem... Locatelli is an excellent composer

Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 1-6 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Locatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 7-12 Manfredini: CONCERTI GROSSI OP. 3 Nos. 1-12 Geminiani: Concerti Grossi Vol. 1 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 1-6 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 7-12 ASIN: B00000148S Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
4. Largo
5. Allegro
6. Adagio
7. Allegro
8. Largo
9. Allegro
10. Allegro
11. Largo
12. Allegro
13. Largo
14. Vivace
15. Allegro
16. Adagio
17. Allegro
18. Largo
19. Allegro
20. Largo
21. Allegro
22. Largo
23. Allegro
24. Adagio
25. Allegro
26. Largo
27. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Naxos Lost Riches...and this is a gem..........2006-08-10

This first six concerti of Locatelli's Concerti Grossi, Opus 1 is remarkable (concerti 7-12 are just as excellent). The playing is quite equal to any marquee orchestra (London PHO, Boston SO, Berlin PHO, et al). The production values are also first rate.

Since Naxos first appeared circa 1990, it's dedication to quality has never wavered. Even before the "official" fall of the Iron Curtain, Naxos was releasing recordings by Eastern European soloists (witness Irina Zartiskaya's remarkable rendition of Chopin's "Preludes") who were essentially anonymous in the West.

Naxos continues this tradition, providing the art music lover with an almost bewildering variety of choices from the standards of the repertoire to works long consigned to the musicologist and 78s gathering dust.

I've never bought a Naxos disc that didn't have top notch production values (even if I didn't particularly care for the music itself).

The discs always include well written, informative liner notes.

Whether you are a long-time fan of art music (of nearly all periods, from Renaissance to twelve-tone) or just beginning to explore it, Naxos is a perfect place to start. Their own website includes links to Amazon for hundreds of disks in their catalog.

And their prices still can't be beat. When they first started, the cost was $3.98 a disc, now it's risen to $8.98, still a bargain compared to the releases by the Big Three record companies with superstar soloists/ensembles.

Locatelli is an excellent composer.......2004-04-27

Locatelli may not be as well known as J. S. Bach or Antonio Vivaldi, but his music is spectacular. His Opus 1 is some of his best work. My personal favorite is concerto number 5, however, the entire CD is great. I have to say that often the Naxos label puts out excellent baroque music very cheaply, and it is often music that is difficult to find elsewhere. Quite seriously, if you are a fan of great baroque music then this is a CD that you should not be without.

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Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 7-12 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Locatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 1-6 Manfredini: CONCERTI GROSSI OP. 3 Nos. 1-12 Geminiani: Concerti Grossi Vol. 1 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 1-6 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 7-12 ASIN: B00000148T Release Date: 1996-11-05

Tracks:

1. Concert Grosso No. 7 In F Major: Allegro
2. Concert Grosso No. 7 In F Major: Largo
3. Concert Grosso No. 7 In F Major: Allegro
4. Concerto Grosso No. 8 In F Minor: Largo - Grave - Vivace
5. Concerto Grosso No. 8 In F Minor: Grave
6. Concerto Grosso No. 8 In F Minor: Largo - Andante
7. Concerto Grosso No. 8 In F Minor: Andante
8. Concerto Grosso No. 8 In F Minor: Pastorale
9. Concerto Grosso No. 9 In D Major: Allegro
10. Concerto Grosso No. 9 In D Major: Largo
11. Concerto Grosso No. 9 In D Major: Allemanda: Allegro
12. Concerto Grosso No. 9 In D Major: Sarabanda: Largo
13. Concerto Grosso No. 9 In D Major: Allegro
14. Concerto Grosso No. 10 In C Major: Largo
15. Concerto Grosso No. 10 In C Major: Allemanda: Allegro
16. Concerto Grosso No. 10 In C Major: Largo - Andante
17. Concerto Grosso No. 10 In C Major: Vivace
18. Concerto Grosso No. 11 In C Minor: Largo
19. Concerto Grosso No. 11 In C Minor: Allemanda: Allegro
20. Concerto Grosso No. 11 In C Minor: Sarabanda: Largo
21. Concerto Grosso No. 11 In C Minor: Gigue: Allegro
22. Concerto Grosso No. 12 In G Minor: Largo
23. Concerto Grosso No. 12 In G Minor: Allemanda
24. Concerto Grosso No. 12 In G Minor: Sarabanda
25. Concerto Grosso No. 12 In G Minor: Presto
26. Concerto Grosso No. 12 In G Minor: Gavotta

Average customer rating: A "Warning"

Locatelli: Concerti grossi, Op. 1 Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Locatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Schubert: String Quartets Nos. 13 & 14 Mozart: Works for Two Pianists Vol. 1 [Germany] Vivaldi Mozart: Concerto for Flute & Harp, Symphony No. 31 (Paris) K 297, Symphonie Concertante K. 297b Rebel - Les Elémens · Telemann - Sonata in E Minor · Gluck - Alessandro / Musica Antiqua Köln · Goebel ASIN: B000G7EYJU Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. Largo
2. Allemanda. Allegro
3. Sarabanda. Largo
4. Giga. Allegro
5. Largo. Grave
6. Vivace
7. Grave
8. Largo Andante
9. Andante
10. Pastorale Ad Libitum Obbligata Con Tutto Il Concerto Grosso. Largo Andante
11. Allegro
12. Largo
13. Allegro
14. Adagio
15. Allegro
16. Largo
17. Allegro
18. Allegro
19. Allegro
20. Largo
21. Allemanda. Allegro
22. Sarabanda. Largo
23. Allegro
24. Adagio
25. Allegro
26. Largo
27. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

A "Warning".......2006-12-21

While I did find the music and performance on this CD enjoyable, a note of caution if you purchase it based on the back cover's notes. While the back of the CD cover does advertise this CD as music by a "Baroque Paganini", the liner notes as well as the music contradict this description. The music is by turns lush, energetic and somber and beautifully played, but it is all in style and manner extremely reminiscent of Corelli's reserved, modest concerti grossi. As it turns out, this is Locatelli's early music, and the daring figures and techniques the back cover mentions did not figure prominentely until Locatelli's later works, which are NOT featured on this CD.

In short, if you are looking for variations on Corelli's beautiful if somewhat reserved music, incorporating a slightly larger concertino group and occasionally some darker orchestral colors, you'll enjoy this CD. For more innovative Baroque violin music, let ME know what Locatelli's later music is like, or stick with good old Vivaldi.

Average customer rating: Just beautiful!

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Just beautiful!.......2003-11-16

Just because I love the sound of Italian, and I just love Italy, I ordered this CD for not much dependable info. I am so glad to own this now. It is such a beautiful CD that I can't believe it's so cheap. This is definitely a bargain find.

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Christmas Concerti Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Locatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piccolo | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Concertos | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Concertos | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music $7 - $10 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Under $7 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6 Corelli: Concerti Grossi; Trumpet Sonata Celestial Christmas 3: A Special Collection of Seasonal Works Celestial Christmas: Special Collection Seasonal Music Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 7-12 ASIN: B0000013U2 Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

1. Sinfonia from The Messiah
2. Conc Grosso in d, Op.8 No.6: Grave. Vivace
3. Conc Grosso in d, Op.8 No.6: Largo
4. Conc Grosso in d, Op.8 No.6: Vivace
5. 'Siciliano' from Violin Sonata No.4 in c
6. Conc Grosso in C, Op.3 No.12: Largo
7. Conc Grosso in C, Op.3 No.12: Largo
8. Conc Grosso in C, Op.3 No.12: Allegro
9. Largo from Concerto in C for Flautino, Strings and Continuo, RV 443
10. Con Grosso in g, Op.6, No.8 'Christmas': Vivace-Grave
11. Con Grosso in g, Op.6, No.8 'Christmas': Allegro
12. Con Grosso in g, Op.6, No.8 'Christmas': Adagio-Allegro-Adagio
13. Con Grosso in g, Op.6, No.8 'Christmas': Vivace
14. Con Grosso in g, Op.6, No.8 'Christmas': Allegro
15. Con Grosso in g, Op.6, No.8 'Christmas': Pastorale ad libitum: Largo
16. Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068
17. Con Grosso in f, Op.1 No.8: Largo-Grave-Vivace
18. Con Grosso in f, Op.1 No.8: Grave
19. Con Grosso in f, Op.1 No.8: Largo andante
20. Con Grosso in f, Op.1 No.8: Andante
21. Con Grosso in f, Op.1 No.8: Pastorale
22. Fl Con in F 'La tempesta di mare', RV 433: Allegro
23. Fl Con in F 'La tempesta di mare', RV 433: Largo
24. Fl Con in F 'La tempesta di mare', RV 433: Presto
25. Capriccio from Ste No.5

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Italian Baroque Concerti For Strings (Torelli, Mossi, Valentini, Leo, Locatelli) Musica Antiqua Koln , and Goebel Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000E52L Release Date: 1992-10-13

Average customer rating: 13 assorted selections A baroque cd I turn to again and again.

The Sensuous Baroque Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Couperin, François | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Geminiani | Geminiani, Francesco | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Locatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rameau | Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Telemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Alessandro Marcello | Marcello, Alessandro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Trio Sonatas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Harp | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Viola | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B0000058FG Release Date: 1992-11-04

Customer Reviews:

13 assorted selections.......2005-10-17

13 pieces by famous/not so famous baroque composers provide a wider breadth of experience than most albums. This is a quality selection useful for just listening, relaxing, entertaining, meditating, or just background music. Lots to like here. Enjoy!

A baroque cd I turn to again and again........2004-01-20

As I have stated in other classical reviews, I am not an expert on classical music, but I highly recommend this CD to anyone looking for a satisfying collection of baroque works. The well known composers are here, i.e. Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, and it also may introduce listeners to baroque composers they may not have heard before, i.e. Marcello, Locatelli, Torelli. An all around great Baroque experience.

Average customer rating: Liszt the Philanthropist fine performance by Raglan Baroque

Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1 - The Raglan Baroque Players / Nicholas Kraemer / Elizabeth Wallfisch Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Locatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Liszt: Excelsior! and Other Rare Original Works Liszt: Rapsodie espagnole, and Other Pieces on Spanish Themes Liszt: Rarities, Curiosities, Album Leaves and Fragments Liszt at the Opera II Purcell: Complete Ayres for the Theatre ASIN: B000003000 Release Date: 1995-08-22

Tracks:

1. Concerto Grosso No 1 In F: Allegro
2. Concerto Grosso No 1 In F: Allegro
3. Concerto Grosso No 1 In F: Largo
4. Concerto Grosso No 1 In F: Allegro
5. Concerto Grosso No 2 In C Minor: Adagio
6. Concerto Grosso No 2 In C Minor: Allegro
7. Concerto Grosso No 2 In C Minor: Largo
8. Concerto Grosso No 2 In C Minor: Allegro
9. Concerto Grosso No 2 In C Minor: Allegro
10. Concerto Grosso No 3 In B Flat: Adagio
11. Concerto Grosso No 3 In B Flat: Allegro
12. Concerto Grosso No 3 In B Flat: Largo
13. Concerto Grosso No 3 In B Flat: Vivace
14. Concerto Grosso No 3 In B Flat: Allegro
15. Concerto Grosso No 4 In E Minor: Adagio
16. Concerto Grosso No 4 In E Minor: Allegro
17. Concerto Grosso No 4 In E Minor: Largo
18. Concerto Grosso No 4 In E Minor: Allegro
19. Concerto Grosso No 5 In D: Largo
20. Concerto Grosso No 5 In D: Allegro
21. Concerto Grosso No 5 In D: Largo
22. Concerto Grosso No 5 In D: Allegro
23. Concerto Grosso No 6 In C Minor: Adagio
24. Concerto Grosso No 6 In C Minor: Allegro
25. Concerto Grosso No 6 In C Minor: Largo
26. Concerto Grosso No 6 In C Minor: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerto Grosso No 7 In F: Allegro
2. Concerto Grosso No 7 In F: Largo
3. Concerto Grosso No 7 In F: Allegro
4. Concerto Gross No 8 In F Minor: Largo
5. Concerto Gross No 8 In F Minor: Grave
6. Concerto Gross No 8 In F Minor: Vivace
7. Concerto Gross No 8 In F Minor: Vivace
8. Concerto Gross No 8 In F Minor: Largo Andante
9. Concerto Gross No 8 In F Minor: Andante
10. Concerto Gross No 8 In F Minor: Largo Andante
11. Concerto Grosso No 9 In D: Allegro
12. Concerto Grosso No 9 In D: Largo
13. Concerto Grosso No 9 In D: Allemanda
14. Concerto Grosso No 9 In D: Largo
15. Concerto Grosso No 9 In D: Allegro
16. Concerto Gross No 10 In C: Largo
17. Concerto Gross No 10 In C: Allemanda
18. Concerto Gross No 10 In C: Largo
19. Concerto Gross No 10 In C: Vivace
20. Concerto No 11 In C Minor: Largo
21. Concerto No 11 In C Minor: Allemanda
22. Concerto No 11 In C Minor: Sarabanda
23. Concerto No 11 In C Minor: Giga Allagro
24. Concerto Grosso No 12 In G Minor: Largo
25. Concerto Grosso No 12 In G Minor: Allemanda Allegro
26. Concerto Grosso No 12 In G Minor: Sarabanda Vivace
27. Concerto Grosso No 12 In G Minor: Presto
28. Concerto Grosso No 12 In G Minor: Gavotte Allegro

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It's important to realize when it comes to Baroque music, "opus 1" does not mean the first piece of music the composer ever wrote. Rather, it refers to the first music he saw fit to publish. Each published opus consisted of a selection of the best of a large body of manuscript works, many of which would likely have become popular and gained wide circulation prior to appearing in print. Locatelli's Opus 1 concertos are among his very best pieces. They balance instrumental virtuosity with characterful melodic writing better than the Opus 3 concertos, for instance, and they are extremely well played and recorded here. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Liszt the Philanthropist.......2007-06-24

First of all, the first reviewer's discussion of a Baroque recording clearly indicates that there is an Amazon glitch on this page. If my review appears on other pages, I apologize, and I am discussing the Hyperion label "Arabesques" Liszt recording with Leslie Howard. This is Volume 35 in the massive survey of Liszt's piano music and it contains Liszt's transcriptions of music from lesser-known Russian and Hungarian composers. Some of the earlier versions of these pieces can be found elsewhere on other Volumes, like this one: Liszt: Gaudeamus Igitur; Pièces d'occasion.

Borodin and Cui notwithstanding, Liszt's exploration into Russian music centers mostly on obscure Russian composers: Alyabiev, Bulakhov, Wielhorsky, Dargomizhsky, and Bulhakov (different than Bulakhov). As always, Liszt's transcriptions are impeccable and serve to enhance everything inherently appealing about these salon pieces; the melodic profiles and decorative filigree make an easy passage to the single timbre of the piano. Honestly, these little obscurities are not bad. Bulakhov's "Chanson bohemienne," for instance, is strikingly lyrical. I've found much to praise in the first version of Wielhorsky's "Lyubila ya" and the second version is even more polished. Ultimately, the two winners are the Tarentelle's from Dargomizhsky and Cui. Dargomizhsky's is especially fine, memorable as much for its rhythms as for its thematic material. Cui's "Tarentelle" is fairly large (exceeding 9 minutes) and effuses constant charm.

It's no surprise that Liszt, the champion of all things Hungarian, paid special attention to lesser-known Hungarian composers. While he put the spotlight on Mosonyi and Erkel, there are other benefactors as evidenced on this recording: Abranyi, Festetics, Zichy, Vegh, Szechenyi, and Szabadi. Abranyi's tranquil "Chante des fleurs" or Flower Song is melancholy and entirely pleasing. Originally a song, Abranyi arranged it for piano through which Liszt made his own elaboration and extension, thus resulting in this "transcription." Liszt's interest in Spanish themes (Rapsodie espagnole) is no secret and he brings out the best in Festetic's lovely "Spanish Serenade." The two Valses from Zichy and Vegh are not unique, although Vegh's is a little more impressive, perhaps due to its length (9 minutes) than to any other musical factor. There is more substance in Szechenyi's "Introduction and Hungarian March." Howard comments that through Liszt's efforts "the piece becomes all but an original Hungarian Rhapsody, and resembles very closely the four late Rhapsodies..." Along with the engaging music, the structure, with its slow and solemn introduction and then fast Hungarian-sounding dances, surely evokes the feel of a Hungarian Rhapsody.

Bottom line: While Liszt's own music ideas are scarcely found in any of these transcriptions, his compositional hand is always present. Liszt's high art of transcribing music is usually revered when considering the larger and monumental works: Beethoven's symphonies, Berlioz's Symphonie Fantasique, Wagner etc. Yet Liszt employs the same degree of transcriptional skill in these little Russian and Hungarian pieces. And while he did so for the sake of increasing their popularity, he ends up elevating, I think, their musical value.

fine performance by Raglan Baroque.......2007-02-08

Locatelli's opus 1, 12 Concerti Grossi, published in 1721, follow the great Corelli's 12 Concerti Grossi, developed in the late 17th century and published posthumously in 1714. The concerto grosso form was a group of soloists, usually two violins and cello, the concertino, with an accompaning string group, the ripieno. This form was soon challenged by the Vivaldi model of virtuoso soloist with string accompaniment, but the concerto grosso survived untill the late 1760s. Guiliani took it to England where Handel's opus 6, "Mr Handel's twelve grand concertos" was published in 1740.
These concerti by Locatelli are good examples of the Corellian concerto, they have their share of virtuosity and melodic passages. They are not as good as Corelli, only Handel's could claim that, but it is fine baroque, and it is very well played by Elizabeth Wallfisch and the Raglan Baroque.
Recommended to all baroque lovers.

Average customer rating: Charming, delightful and sure to put a smile on your face

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Tracks:

1. Sinf in A: Presto
2. Sinf in A: Andante
3. Sinf in A: Presto Assai
4. Son in g, Op.2, No.6: Adagio
5. Son in g, Op.2, No.6: Allegro
6. Son in g, Op.2, No.6: Grave
7. Son in g, Op.2, No.6: Allegro
8. Con: Allegro
9. Con: Larghetto E Spiritoso
10. Con: Allegro
11. Con Grosso in g, Op. 1, No.12: Largo
12. Con Grosso in g, Op. 1, No.12: Allemanda: Allegro
13. Con Grosso in g, Op. 1, No.12: Sarabanda: Vivace
14. Con Grosso in g, Op. 1, No.12: Presto
15. Con Grosso in g, Op. 1, No.12: Gavotta: Allegro
16. Sinf No. 10: Adagio E Spicco
17. Sinf No. 10: Andante
18. Sinf No. 10: Non Tanto Largo
19. Sinf No. 10: Presto
20. Con Grosso in D, Op.6, No.4: Adagio-Allegro
21. Con Grosso in D, Op.6, No.4: Adagio
22. Con Grosso in D, Op.6, No.4: Vivace
23. Con Grosso in D, Op.6, No.4: Allegro
24. Con Grosso in c, Op.2, No.2: Adagio
25. Con Grosso in c, Op.2, No.2: Allegro
26. Con Grosso in c, Op.2, No.2: Adagio
27. Con Grosso in c, Op.2, No.2: Allegro
28. Con Grosso No.3 in F: Allegro
29. Con Grosso No.3 in F: Largo
30. Con Grosso No.3 in F: Allegro
31. Con Grosso No.3 in F: Largo
32. Con Grosso No.3 in F: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Charming, delightful and sure to put a smile on your face.......2002-10-10

Naxos specializes in bargain releases of unknown orchestras playing relatively obscure material. Nonesuch did the same thing back in the 60s, and released many fine LPs. This CD, like many other Naxos releases, demonstrates superior musicianship and well-crafted playing. None of these pieces qualify as music for the ages, yet they are so beautifully played, with such verve and authority, that it is imposible not to be delighted.

These guys know this music (evidence: the 200+ other Capella Istropolitana releases on Amazon) and the light touch, charm, and beautiful playing combine for a wondrous experience. And at a great price too! Well-recorded, good sound, nice balance. Just a superior CD. Have had it for years, and still among my favorites.

Average customer rating: Delightful light baroque; a great find

Locatelli's Opus 4 - The Raglan Baroque Players / Elizabeth Wallfisch Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Locatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Locatelli: L'Arte del Violino - Elizabeth Wallfisch / The Raglan Baroque Players / Nicholas Kraemer Tartini: Concerti /Ensemble 415 * Banchini Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1 - The Raglan Baroque Players / Nicholas Kraemer / Elizabeth Wallfisch Buxtehude: Seven Trio Sonatas, Op. 2 Tartini - The Cello Concertos · The Flute Concertos / L'Arte dell'Arco · Guglielmo ASIN: B00000300J Release Date: 1997-02-10

Tracks:

1. Introduttione No. 1 In D Major: Allegro
2. Introduttione No. 1 In D Major: Allegro sempre piano
3. Introduttione No. 1 In D Major: Presto
4. Introduttione No. 2 In F Major: Allegro
5. Introduttione No. 2 In F Major: Andante sempre piano
6. Introduttione No. 2 In F Major: Allegro
7. Introduttione No. 3 In B Flat Major: Allegro
8. Introduttione No. 3 In B Flat Major: Andante sempre piano
9. Introduttione No. 3 In B Flat Major: Presto
10. Introduttione No. 4 In G Major: Allegro
11. Introduttione No. 4 In G Major: Andante sempre piano
12. Introduttione No. 4 In G Major: Presto
13. Introduttione No. 5 In D Major: Allegro
14. Introduttione No. 5 In D Major: Andante sempre piano
15. Introduttione No. 5 In D Major: Presto
16. Introduttione No. 6 In C Major: Vivace
17. Introduttione No. 6 In C Major: Andante sempre piano
18. Introduttione No. 6 In C Major: Presto

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 7 In D Major: Allegro
2. Concerto No. 7 In D Major: Largo
3. Concerto No. 7 In D Major: Andante
4. Concerto No. 7 In D Major: Allegro
5. Concerto No. 8 In F Major 'a immitazione de Corni da Caccia': Grave
6. Concerto No. 8 In F Major 'a immitazione de Corni da Caccia': Fuga
7. Concerto No. 8 In F Major 'a immitazione de Corni da Caccia': Largo
8. Concerto No. 8 In F Major 'a immitazione de Corni da Caccia': Vivace
9. Concerto No. 8 In F Major 'a immitazione de Corni da Caccia': Allegro
10. Concerto No. 9 In G Major 'a 5. Da Chiesa': Allegro
11. Concerto No. 9 In G Major 'a 5. Da Chiesa': Largo
12. Concerto No. 9 In G Major 'a 5. Da Chiesa': Vivace
13. Concerto No. 10 In E Flat Major 'Da Camera': Adagio
14. Concerto No. 10 In E Flat Major 'Da Camera': Allegro
15. Concerto No. 10 In E Flat Major 'Da Camera': Minuetto
16. Concerto No. 11 In C Minor: Grave
17. Concerto No. 11 In C Minor: Andante
18. Concerto No. 11 In C Minor: Largo
19. Concerto No. 11 In C Minor: Largo andante
20. Concerto No. 11 In C Minor: Vivace
21. Concerto No. 12 In F Major: Allegro
22. Concerto No. 12 In F Major: Largo
23. Concerto No. 12 In F Major: Allegro

Amazon.com

Locatelli is, of course, an exceptionally tasty sheep's milk cheese related to Romano, but he was also a very important and talented composer of violin music. Later generations looked back at him as the "Baroque Paganini," and his music abounds in technical difficulties and flashy writing for the soloist. Of course, instrumental virtuosity alone doesn't make a great composer, but in this collection of concertos and orchestra suites we see that the challenge of writing other types of music didn't faze Locatelli composer one bit. The so-called "Theatrical Introductions" are what we now call "overtures" or "suites," consisting largely of dance movements arranged in a pleasing sequence. The whole collection is expertly performed by this excellent "authentic" instrument group. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Delightful light baroque; a great find.......2007-01-31

I stumbled on these pieces by hearing one on the radio, loving it, and buying this CD. These are bright, inventive, concerto-style compositions in a style very reminiscent of Vivaldi. From the first bars of the first track, you know you're in for a treat. The first CD contains six "Introduttioni Teatrali", or theater introductions, which were apparently played before theater productions. They are in typical baroque concerto style and might better be called concerti for orchestra. The second CD contains six concerti with varying numbers of movements.

The playing is excellent, full of life and energy. The recording quality is fine, and the hall has a full, rich sound. After listening to this CD a few times, the pieces feel like old friends I've known all my life. If you like Vivaldi concerti, I'm sure you'll enjoy these.

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