Vivaldi:7 Concertos

1. Flute Concerto ("La tempesta di mare"), for flute, strings & continuo in F major, Op. 10/1, RV 433
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with William Bennett , Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Robin O'Neill
Conducted by George Malcolm

2. Double Concerto, for violin & cello, strings & continuo in B-flat major, RV 547
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with English Chamber Orchestra , Charles Tunnell
Conducted by George Malcolm , Maciej Rakowski

3. Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for lute (or guitar), 2 violins & continuo in D major, RV 93 Allegro
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with English Chamber Orchestra , Simon Wynberg
Conducted by George Malcolm

4. Work(s) Concerto in F major
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Anthony Chidell , English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by George Malcolm

5. Work(s) Concerto in C minor for flute
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with William Bennett , English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by George Malcolm

6. Double Cello Concerto, for 2 cellos, strings & continuo in G Minor, RV 531
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Dietrich Begde , English Chamber Orchestra , Olga Hegedus
Conducted by George Malcolm

7. Flute Concerto ("La Notte"), for flute, strings & continuo in G minor, Op. 10/2, RV 439
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with William Bennett , English Chamber Orchestra , Robin O'Neill
Conducted by George Malcolm

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Average customer rating: A Premier Bach Series Recording A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos... "Best Bach - Box Set" Pinnock is good performer Unbeatable Value

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Tracks:

1. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 1. Allegro
2. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 2. Adagio
3. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 3. Allegro
4. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 1. (without tempo indication)
5. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 2. Siciliano
6. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 3. Allegro
7. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 1. (without tempo indication)
8. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 2. Adagio e piano sempre
9. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 1. Allegro
2. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 2. Larghetto
3. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
4. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
5. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 2. Largo
6. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 3. Presto
7. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
8. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 2. Andante
9. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 3. Allegro assai
10. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
11. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 2. Andante
12. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 3. Allegro assai
13. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 1. Allegro
14. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 2. Adagio
15. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
2. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 2. Adagio ovvero Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
3. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 3. Fuga - Nicholas Kraemer
4. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
5. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 2. Andante - Nicholas Kraemer
6. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 3. Allegro assai - Nicholas Kraemer
7. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
8. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 2. Alla Siciliana - Nicholas Kraemer
9. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
10. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 1. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
11. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 2. Adagio - Nicholas Kraemer
12. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
13. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
14. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 2. Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
15. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer

Tracks:

1. Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 1. Allegro
2. Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 2. Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce
3. Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 3. Allabreve
4. Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 1. Allegro
5. Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 2. Adagio
6. Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 3. Allegro
7. Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
8. Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 2. Larghetto
9. Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 3. Allegro ma non tanto

Tracks:

1. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 1. (Allegro moderato) - Simon Standage
2. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 2. Andante - Simon Standage
3. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
4. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
5. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 2. Adagio - Simon Standage
6. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
7. Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 1. Vivace - Simon Standage
8. Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 2. Largo ma non tanto - Simon Standage
9. Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage

Customer Reviews:

A Premier Bach Series Recording.......2007-03-26

I purchased these recordings nearly 20 years ago, when Deutsche Gramophone was still selling them as five individual discs, and at over $20 per disc. With the re-release of the set of all five discs in a single, price-reduced "Collectors Edition" box set, the price has fallen by more than half, making this one of the outstanding values for high-quality Bach recordings on today's market.

But what about the performances? Here's the best way I can sum it up. Having listened to these disks for some two decades, in the car, on the main home stereo system, on portable equipment, on the boom box, and etc., etc., it is, I imagine, inevitable that one ends up memorizing nearly every note. And with that familiarity comes the ability to detect flaws in the performance, missteps, missed beats, the occasional off-tone instrument. Here's the rub: it is difficult to locate any significant flaw in the performances. These performances are about as perfect as one can get, but having said that, there is more. The sound reproduction of this recording remains near or at the top of any Bach recordings with which I've become familiar, and remains in my own thinking the de facto standard by which other performances should be measured.

Sound too good to be true? Pick up a set and see for yourself. And then relish the thought that you paid $40 for a set worth far more.

A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos..........2007-02-21

...and cheap to boot. This, paired with the Brandenburg Concertos/Overtures compilation from Arkiv (also featuring Pinnock and the English Concert), gives any new Bach fan a fairly complete account of Bach's instrumental orchestral output. This particular package includes all of Bach's keyboard concertos (played exceptionally well by Pinnock), all of his violin concertos, and also his Triple Concerto (Harpsicord, Flute and Violin), several works for Oboe and Oboe D'Amour, and several double concertos (2 violins, and oboe and violin). Highlights are the D Minor Harpsicord concerto BWV 1052, the C Major concerto for 2 Harpsicords BWV 1061, the Oboe D'Amour concerto BWV 1055, the double concerto BWV 1060, and the violin concertos.
This set sounds fantastic and is a great value to boot. Strongly recommended for those who loved Bach's Bradenburg concertos and Overtures and are looking for something new to sink their teeth into.

"Best Bach - Box Set".......2005-11-06

This is undoubtedly the best Back box set I have heard. These Concerto's for Harsichord, Violin, Flute and Oboe are among the finest in classical music. Although the Harpsichord volume level could have been a bit higher overall the recordings are very good. I am very pleased with this CD set with so much music at a very good price. This is truly a collectors gem.

Pinnock is good performer.......2005-09-30

Pinnock is good performer...I drop one start because BWV 1052-58
Might sound better when it's played piano.

Unbeatable Value.......2004-12-15

This set offers unbeatable value. The performances are uniformly excellent. Pinnock's Bach is brisk and sprightly when it should be, but also tender and relaxed when it must be. He is not afraid to slow down and savour the music, unlike many period-performance specialists. He is one of the world's great harpsichordists and his partners in the multiple concerti are also excellent. Simon Standage yields nothing to better-known soloists in the violin concerti.

The sound is clear, deep, and only a little bit on the bright side.

While you're at it, buy the Pinnock/English Concert complete Mozart symphonies. Sure, Mozart's first fifteen or so aren't anything special, but the set is superb and the price unbelievable.

Average customer rating: A Must! great music The one you need

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Tracks:

1. Vespers Of The Blessed Virgin: Deus in adjutorium - Monteverdi
2. Canzon V - Canadian Brass
3. Canon In D - Pachelbel
4. Le Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Overture - Mozart
5. Le Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Non Piu Andrai - Mozart
6. Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
7. Die Zauberflote: Der Holle Rache - Mozart
8. Exultate Jubilate: Alleluia - Mozart
9. Piano sonata in A major: Rondo Alla Turca - Mozart
10. The Four Seasons: I - Allegro (Spring) - Canadian Brass
11. The Four Seasons: II - Largo (Winter) - Canadian Brass
12. The Four Seasons: III - Presto (Summer) - Canadian Brass
13. The Four Seasons: IV - Allegro (Autumn) - Canadian Brass
14. Contrapunctus I (Andante Sostenuto) - Bach
15. Contrapunctus XIII (Rectus, Allegro Spiritoso) - Bach
16. Basin Street Blues - Canadian Brass
17. Chinatown, My Chinatown - Canadian Brass
18. Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Traditional
19. The Saints' Halleluja - Canadian Brass

Customer Reviews:

A Must!.......2004-12-28

This is a must have for any fan of brass instrumentals. (Especially if you are a fan of the Canadian Brass.)

great music.......2000-12-18

I just bought this cd yesterday and i love it already. as a trumpeter, i can really enjoy and appreciate the music they perform. i was quite intrigued hearing canon in D (currently playing right now on my stereo), et al.

The one you need.......2000-06-26

If you are to buy only 1 CD for Brass Enemble, Get this! It captured the BEST of the Candian Brass (one of the top brass enemble in the world). It has all the nice tunes, e.g. Four Seasons, Cannon in D, etc. Strongly recommended.

Average customer rating: Vivaldi ROCKS ! ! ! ! ! A Little More Vivaldi Please

Vivaldi Concertos Antonio Vivaldi , The English Concert Trevor Pinnock , Simon Standage , Lisa Beznosiuk , Roy Goodman , Nigel North , and David Reichenberg Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Bassoon | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Concertos Johann Sebastian Bach: 6 Brandenburg Concertos / 4 Orchestral Suites - The English Concert / Trevor Pinnock Complete Mozart Symphonies / Pinnock, English Concert Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Le Quattro Stagioni Op 8 Nos 1-4) /Standage * English Concert * Pinnock ASIN: B00005KK4Q Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

1. Con in G, RV 151 'Alla Rustica': 1. Presto - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
2. Con in G, RV 151 'Alla Rustica': 2. Adagio - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
3. Con in G, RV 151 'Alla Rustica': 3. Allegro - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
4. Con in B flat, RV 548: 1. (Allegro) - David Reichenberg/Simon Standage
5. Con in B flat, RV 548: 2. Largo - David Reichenberg/Simon Standage
6. Con in B flat, RV 548: 3. Allegro - David Reichenberg/Simon Standage
7. Con in C, RV 558 'Con Molti Stromenti': 1. Allegro Molto - Philip Pickett/Rachel Beckett/Colin Lawson/Carlos Riera/Simon Standage/Micaela Comberti...
8. Con in C, RV 558 'Con Molti Stromenti': 2. Andante Molto - Philip Pickett/Rachel Beckett/Colin Lawson/Carlos Riera/Simon Standage/Micaela Comberti...
9. Con in C, RV 558 'Con Molti Stromenti': 3. Allegro - Philip Pickett/Rachel Beckett/Colin Lawson/Carlos Riera/Simon Standage/Micaela Comberti...
10. Con in G, RV 516: 1. Allegro Molto - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock
11. Con in G, RV 516: 2. Andante (Molto) - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock
12. Con in G, RV 516: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock
13. Con in a, RV 461: 1. Allegro Non Molto - David Reichenberg
14. Con in a, RV 461: 2. Larghetto - David Reichenberg
15. Con in a, RV 461: 3. (Allegro) - David Reichenberg
16. Con in G, RV 532: 1. Allegro - James Tyler/Robin Jeffrey
17. Con in G, RV 532: 2. Andante - James Tyler/Robin Jeffrey
18. Con in G, RV 532: 3. Allegro - James Tyler/Robin Jeffrey

Tracks:

1. Con in A, RV 159: 1. Allegro - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
2. Con in A, RV 159: 2. Adagio - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
3. Con in A, RV 159: 3. Allegro - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
4. Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
5. Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 2. Cantabile - Simon Standage
6. Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 3. (Allegro) - Simon Standage
7. Con in e, RV 484: 1. Allegro Poco - Milan Turkovic
8. Con in e, RV 484: 2. Andante - Milan Turkovic
9. Con in e, RV 484: 3. Allegro - Milan Turkovic
10. Con in G, RV 436: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
11. Con in G, RV 436: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
12. Con in G, RV 436: 3. (Allegro) - Lisa Beznosiuk
13. Con in d, RV 540: 1. Allegro - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
14. Con in d, RV 540: 2. Largo - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
15. Con in d, RV 540: 3. Allegro - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
16. Con in G, RV 545: 1. Andante Molto - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic
17. Con in G, RV 545: 2. Largo - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic
18. Con in G, RV 545: 3. Allegro Molto - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic

Tracks:

1. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.1 in D, RV 549: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
2. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.1 in D, RV 549: 2. Largo E Spiccato - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
3. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.1 in D, RV 549: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
4. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 1. Adagio E Spiccato - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
5. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 2. Allegro - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
6. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 3. Larghetto - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
7. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 4. Allegro - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
8. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
9. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
10. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
11. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 1. Andante - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
12. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 2. Allegro Assai - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
13. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 3. Adagio/4. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
14. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
15. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 2. Largo - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
16. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
17. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
18. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
19. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 3. Presto - Simon Standage

Tracks:

1. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.7 in F, RV 567: 1. Andante - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
2. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.7 in F, RV 567: 2. Adagio - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
3. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.7 in F, RV 567: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
4. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.7 in F, RV 567: 4. Adagio - Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
5. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 1. Allegro - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
6. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 2. Larghetto - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
7. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 3. Allegro - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
8. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
9. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 2. Larghetto - Simon Standage
10. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
11. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.10 in b, RV 580: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
12. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.10 in b, RV 580: 2. Largo - Larghetto - Adagio - Largo - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
13. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.10 in b, RV 580: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
14. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.11 in d, RV 565: 1. Allegro - Adagio Spiccato E Tutti - Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Jaap ter Linden
15. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.11 in d, RV 565: 2. Largo E Spicatto - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Jaap ter Linden
16. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.11 in d, RV 565: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Jaap ter Linden
17. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
18. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
19. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage

Tracks:

1. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
2. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
3. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 3. Presto - Lisa Beznosiuk
4. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 1. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
5. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 2. Presto (Fantasmi) - Lisa Beznosiuk
6. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 3. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
7. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 4. Presto - Lisa Beznosiuk
8. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 5. Largo (Il Sonno) - Lisa Beznosiuk
9. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 6. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
10. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
11. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 2. Without Tempo Indication - Lisa Beznosiuk
12. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
13. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
14. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
15. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
16. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 1. Allegro Ma Non Tanto - Lisa Beznosiuk
17. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 2. Largo Cantabile - Lisa Beznosiuk
18. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
19. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
20. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
21. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk

Customer Reviews:

Vivaldi ROCKS ! ! ! ! !.......2007-01-12

Violins, harpsichords, basso continuo, what can I say.
Vivaldi ROCKS ! ! ! !
Excellent selection of his music and as usual flawlessly performed by the english consort.

A Little More Vivaldi Please.......2003-12-28

This budget-priced, slim paper-sleeved box set of various Vivaldi Concertos on the DG/Archiv label is quite excellent. Trevor Pinnock, directing from the harpsichord and organ, leads the English Concert (an all-star cast including Roy Goodman and Simon Standage, both of whom have graduated to the podium in recent years) in digital recordings from the late 80s. Since the track information is not abundantly clear above, allow me to mention that the first two discs of this set feature various Concertos, discs 3 & 4 contain the complete "L'estro amonico" op. 3, and CD5 six Flute Concertos op. 10. While I have never been a big fan of period-instrument recordings, there is nothing I can complain about here. The performances are warm, spirited, and thoroughly engaging, and certainly not academic. In fact, my only complaint is that there is not more to listen to. I popped this set in my 5-disc changer over the Holidays, and was disappointed to find it end so soon, being that four of the five CDs log in at the mid-50 minute mark and one only at a whopping 45:08. By my calculations, there is easily room for an additional two hours of material here! Alas, it is the only problem with an otherwise stellar set.

Average customer rating: New vision to Manze a different Vivaldi Passionate scholarship, scholarly passion

Vivaldi: Concertos for the Emperor Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Concert for the Prince of Poland Violin Sonatas Op 5 Mozart: Night Music Antonio Vivaldi: Late Violin Concertos (RV177 / RV222 / RV273 / RV295 / RV375 / RV191) - Giuliano Carmignola / Venice Baroque Orchestra / Andrea Marcon Tartini: The Devil's Sonata / Andrew Manze ASIN: B0002I742W Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. I. Larghetto - Allegro Non Molto
2. II. Largo
3. III. Allegro Molto
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Cantabile
6. III. Allegro
7. I. Allegro Non Molto
8. II. Largo
9. III. Allegro Non Molto
10. I. Allegro Non Molto
11. II. Largo
12. III. Allegro
13. I. Allegro
14. II. Andante
15. III. Allegro
16. I. Largo Molto E Spiccato
17. II. Largo
18. III. Allegro Non Molto

Customer Reviews:

New vision to Manze .......2007-07-23

Vivaldi are so popular that every classic music lover ever heared his music, I guess if we put four seasons to calculate, maybe expand more to other unclassic lovers. So I find recently there are gradually more and more players had been tried new methods to play Vivaldi, in order to offer listenners fresh feeling. Maybe this CD Manze also did it like that. However, the challeange is that it should not focus on new and technique only, but offer more essential facts on music.
Manze, and the English concert prevent any dull playing, but keep colorful change in their music. I must say manze give me again suprise except his violin playing, now includes his direction.
I guess, and will expect these groups later would release more and more excellent music, and it would put more vitality on classic music market.

a different Vivaldi.......2007-07-10

What we've got here are six "reconstructed concertos" that come from a group of 12 that bear the same name as their famous counterparts, "La Cetra," but are completely different. Without going into the history of these pieces (the attractive & well informed harmonia mundi liner notes tell the story better than I can), let me just say that they existed in virtual obscurity until this recording. Let me also say that I wasn't quite prepared for the Vivaldi I heard here, but immediately loved it.

The music is most unusual as it presents a more complex picture of Vivaldi than we may be used to. There's an angularity & occasional turbulence here along with whimsey & sweetness that's completely beguiling. No doubt, some of the appeal can be attributed to the brilliant playing of The English Concert & their leader, Andrew Manze. There's a dash & elan to their treatments that others have written extensively about, & just when you think there may be a little TOO much dash, things quiet down & you realize that they've got the music figured out just right. Coming as I do from the I Musici school of Vivaldi, Andrew Manze's ultra-virtuoso attacks require listening with slightly different ears, but it didn't take long for him to win me over. His playing, while sometimes a little frenetic, is heartfelt & not just for display.

In short, this is bona-fide great music, beautifully recorded (all 79 minutes of it), that should be included in a desert island Vivaldi collection.

Passionate scholarship, scholarly passion.......2004-09-15

Andrew Manze and the English Concert have given us one CD already: their performance of Mozart's "Night Music" (one of the best Mozart programs I've ever seen) redefined how Mozart should sound. After such an amazing first release, I wanted to be the first kid on my block to own this new CD and I believe that I am. I hope that someone will give me a cookie for my effort.

This reviewer knows that everyone is human, but Andrew Manze has reached a level of performance that surpasses perfection and only his best peers have the right to criticize. When every major publisher and performer in the world "fixes" one of Mozart's notes in Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Andrew Manze restores it and it finally sounds right, maybe we should listen to Mr. Manze--he has much to teach us and we have much to learn.

And teach he does; Harmonia Mundi was nice enough to send buyers of "Night Music" a full length CD which features Mr. Manze's "director's commentary" on Eine Kleine. (This sort of commentary may be the first of its kind; we must all pray that it is not the last.) I listened to a seasoned music teacher at my Conservatory tell me that she had always despised Eine Kleine; when she heard the commentary, she fell in love with the piece. This sort of phenomena is common. Mr. Manze always writes the most fascinating and erudite liner notes that never cease to illuminate the music for both laymen and scholars. Young American music students who have an interest in period performance must seek out Manze's work.

So what about the Vivaldi, then? From the tray card and liner notes: "This programme brings together for the first time a reconstruction of six violin concertos from the manuscript which Vivaldi presented to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI in 1728." "This recording presents... the six concertos which can be reconstructed from alternative sources." "Performing editions for this recording were prepared from existing sources by Andrew Manze." Andrew Manze's devotion to music through his scholarship is not peerless, but his peers are few and you've probably heard of most of them: Cecilia Bartoli, Rinaldo Alessandri, and Alessandro di Marchi. Looking at those names brings up the question: can English groups perform Vivaldi well?

The short answer, of course, is "damn yeah they can," but this issue could use a paragraph. With all due respect to the founder of the English Concert, Trevor Pinnock's Vivaldi did not sound like this, and neither did Christopher Hogwood's--both English keyboard players, both respected scholars. Europa Galante, Il Giardino Armonico, and Academia Montris Regalis have shown the world that they know how Vivaldi should sound; their interpretations can be very intimidating because Vivaldi is simply in their blood and you can hear it. But Handel, a German, became an Italian composer, Bach successfully combined the French and Italian styles, Geminiani was loved in England. The Italians may have Vivaldi in their blood, but the best of Baroque musicians transcended their nationality and enjoyed the diverse flavors of Europe's musical geography--even if it posed considerable headaches with instrumentation, continuo style, ornamentation, and so forth. The same is true today; the English Concert cannot escape their name, but their consummate musicianship surpasses their nationality. (Think of Rachel Podger's extremely successful recording of Vivaldi's La Stravaganza--an English violinist playing Italian music with a Polish orchestra recorded by a company based in the Netherlands.)

I would write more about the passionate side of this recording, but writing about passion is more futile than describing the internet to a walrus who has never seen a computer. Let's just say that Andrew Manze has barrels of "it," and uses "it" judiciously and deliciously. Of course, it would be worthless to comment on the performance itself, what I liked about this track and that track. (If you're a violin student, be over a toilet when you listen to the third track for the first time. I mean this figuratively.) The recorded sound is, of course, unbelievably amazing--audiophiles will definitely want to wait for the SACD release. If you heard "Night Music," you know as well as I that you must buy this disc. If you haven't heard Andrew Manze play, you need to and this CD is a great place to start--it represents the current climax of his career which he will continue to surpass every year with his continued success. Do you remember what Leonard Bernstein did for classical music appreciation? If these performers continue what they have been doing, they will be the leaders of a very large musical revolution that brings laymen back into our concert halls and gives seasoned musicians new tools to express themselves. This historical revolution has been building a larger and larger audience for the past three decades and shows no sign of slowing down. If classical music is flat-lining, Andrew Manze's performances represent those heart-paddle things that jolt you into the air and back into the world of the living. Clear!!!

If all this sounds too fantastic to be trustworthy, buy the CD, write a review, and show me where I am wrong. But for those of us familiar with his passionate scholarship and scholarly passion, this is just the latest in a long line of desert island discs from the world's most talented period performance ninja, Andrew Manze.

Average customer rating: Les plus belle Bach du Monde Stunning Performance

Concertos italiens Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Alexandre Tharaud plays Rameau Chopin Valses (Waltzes) Ravel: L'Oeuvre pour piano Scarlatti: Piano Sonatas Tic, Toc, Choc ASIN: B00070FTM2 Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

1. Sicilienne Du Concerto In D Minor, BWV 596
2. Allegro
3. Largo
4. Presto
5. Arie De La Pastorale In C Minor, BWV 590
6. I. (Sans Indication De Temp)
7. Andante
8. Presto
9. Allegro
10. Adagio
11. Presto
12. Adagio
13. Vivace
14. Grave
15. Prestissimo
16. Allegro
17. Largo
18. Allegro
19. Andante Du Concerto In B Minor, BWV 979

Customer Reviews:

Les plus belle Bach du Monde.......2005-08-05

This recording has been in my player for the last few months and has given me utter enjoyment and many a relieved smile since. It was so enchanting, I even forgot to write a review for ionarts.org about it (for the purpose of which I had gotten it a little before the release date). Now that everyone else and their aunt have agreed that this is absolutle superb, I'll chime in: It is! It is likely the best Bach recital on the piano I have heard in many years... heck - I think it's the best Bach recital I have. Musicality and technical ability combine to a wonderfully rewarding, masterful approach in this program of transcriptions *by* Bach. Although all taken from other (Italian - hence the name of the disc, apart from offering the "Italian Concerto") composers - which was the way to learn new and master old styles back then - they all very much have Bach stamped on them. You couldn't ask for more. Look for this disc to be included among the top 10 of 2005.

Stunning Performance.......2005-05-09

I have at least five different records of the Italian Concertos, including Glenn Gould's. This is by far the most enjoyable, the most vivid, the most thoughtful interpretation. I can't wait for Tharaud's next album.

Average customer rating: classic performances Pina Carmirelli's Is The Best By I Musici If Not The Best Period I-Musici + Vivaldi; wow! Buena interpretación de I Musici okay Four Seasons, the other concerti are not as good...

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerti Op. 8 Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 Similar Items: Vivaldi: Complete Flute Concertos Corelli: Complete Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 Vivaldi: Concerti Op.9 'la Cetra' Vivaldi: L'Estro Armonico, Op.3 (complete) Mozart: Complete String Trios & Duos ASIN: B00000416D Release Date: 1993-10-12

Tracks:

1. Concerto No.1 In E, RV269 (Spring): I - Allegro
2. Concerto No.1 In E, RV269 (Spring): II - Largo
3. Concerto No.1 In E, RV269 (Spring): III - Allegro (Danza pastorale)
4. Concerto No.2 In G Minor, RV315 (Summer): I - Allegro non molto - Allegro
5. Concerto No.2 In G Minor, RV315 (Summer): II - Adagio - Presto - Adagio
6. Concerto No.2 In G Minor, RV315 (Summer): III - Presto (Tempo impetuoso d'estate)
7. Concerto No.3 In F, RV293 (Autumn): I - Allegro (Ballo, e canto de' villanelli)
8. Concerto No.3 In F, RV293 (Autumn): II - Adagio molto (Ubriachi dormienti)
9. Concerto No.3 In F, RV293 (Autumn): III - Allegro (La caccia)
10. Concerto No.4 In F Minor, RV297 (Winter): I - Allegro non molto
11. Concerto No.4 In F Minor, RV297 (Winter): II - Largo
12. Concerto No.4 In F Minor, RV297 (Winter): III - Allegro
13. Concerto No.5 In E Flat, RV253 (The Sea Storm): I - Allegro
14. Concerto No.5 In E Flat, RV253 (The Sea Storm): II - Largo
15. Concerto No.5 In E Flat, RV253 (The Sea Storm): III - Allegro
16. Concerto No.6 In C, RV180 (Pleasure): I - Allegro
17. Concerto No.6 In C, RV180 (Pleasure): II - Largo
18. Concerto No.6 In C, RV180 (Pleasure): III - Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: I - Allegro
2. Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: II - Largo
3. Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: III - Allegro
4. Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: I - Allegro
5. Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: II - Largo
6. Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: III - Allegro
7. Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: I - Allegro
8. Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: II - Largo
9. Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: III - Allegro
10. Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': I - Allegro
11. Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': II - Adagio
12. Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': III - Allegro
13. Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: I - Allegro
14. Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: II - Largo
15. Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: III - Allegro
16. Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: I - Allegro
17. Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: II - Largo
18. Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: III - Allegro

Amazon.com

Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is actually part of a larger group of works, the Twelve Violin Concertos, op. 8. This set, in turn, has an additional subtitle: "The Contest Between Invention and Harmony"; not that anyone is quite sure what this means. Aside from The Four Seasons there are several other works with subtitles, including "Storm at Sea," "The Hunt" and "Rapture." It's only natural that when you've composed some 600 concertos for various instruments, the ones with the catchy names will become the most popular. But the others are no less fine, and if your interest in Vivaldi goes beyond the "Big Four," then you might want to check out this excellent set. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

classic performances.......2007-07-10

"The Four Seasons" naturally tend to overshadow the other eight concertos of Vivaldi's op. 8, of which Spring, Summer, Autumn, & Winter are merely a part. That these four concertos form a suite of their own adds to the relative neglect of the other concertos; but, the other eight concertos are full of great music, even if they aren't as brilliantly conceived as their famous relatives. But what other music did Vivaldi write that can live up to the reputation of "The Four Seasons"?

For several decades beginning in the 1950's I Musici was the leading ensemble specializing in Italian Baroque music, & these performances were standard-setting in their time. They still hold up exceptionally well even though approaches to early music, driven by the period instrument revolution, have changed somewhat since then.

Perhaps the simplest way to define the differences between I Musici & more contemporary ensembles is that I Musici's approach, while spirited & completely authentic, is also refined & elegant without being extravagent, whereas more modern groups often sound scaled down & a little more earthy. Both definitely have their merits, although I find myself attracted more to I Musici's grandeur & sweep.

The stereo sound here is acceptable. The first four concerti ("The Four Seasons") date from 1959 & appear to have been recorded in a bigger hall than the other eight, which were recorded in 1961.

If you are looking for a classic set of op. 8, then I Musici is the way to go. If you looking only for "The Four Seasons," expand your horizons & buy this set.

Pina Carmirelli's Is The Best By I Musici If Not The Best Period.......2005-10-20

Although I Musici is certainly one of the best chamber groups in the world for Baroque music if not the best as claimed by Toscanini, there is also a standard of excellence for the violin soloists in I Musici itself over the past 50 years and Felix Ayo is simply not a top contender. Ayo is decent for the concerti but the crucial 'Four Seasons' is very average by the standards of I Musici itself. Although I find Ayo's interpretation better than Michelucci's with I Musici, this performance of 'The Four Seasons' itself is not I Musici's best for this piece by a long shot. I have not heard one rendition anywhere whether chamber or symphonic that even compares to the absolutely brilliant 1982 performance by I Musici and Pina Carmirelli. It is truly the clearest and most passionate performance available to date. Carmirelli's proficiency for this piece completely surpasses Ayo's rather safe and monotone interpretation. Michelucci's is even worse. With a steady but constant pace, Carmirelli swings the bow and soars the scales with impeccable clarity and proficiency: there is simply not one hesitation or moment of faltering in transitions. It is simply a breathtakingly divine performance that surpasses Ayo's rather cautious performance.

For those who are debating other options, don't be deceived into buying other performances even if they have skilled violinists such as Perlman or Zuckerman. The latter are specialized in the German Romantic and Klezmer traditions of violin and so tend to perform better with Northern European composers from the Romantic period such as Brahms or Wienawski but not with Italian ones generally and Italian Baroque violin pieces least of all! As for performances by great conductors and symphonies such as Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic or Solti and the Chicago/London Symphonies, the orchestral ensembles they use are generally too large for chamber pieces and most of the instruments used are modern. They are also recorded in too large of spaces so the performances sound like Beethoven's 9th instead of a chamber lyrical piece. There are other groups and recordings that are more faithful to Baroque techniques and traditional interpretations but their performances tend to suffer in their lyrical aspects and recording quality. The artists in such chamber groups generally come from academic backgrounds in traditional techniques and instruments instead of professional circles and so are more focused on applying the techniques instead of evoking from them the lyrical mood required by the piece. This results in clumsy and lifeless performances where each musician is so painfully struggling to apply the correct technique to their individual instrument that the entire piece comes out sounding as a cacophony instead of a symphony. Vivaldi was an innovative and demanding composer and this piece is one of the most difficult pieces to perform in the repertoire of music for the solo violin. I Musici have been world acclaimed leaders in performing Italian Baroque for over 50 years and have performed with many of the best musicians in this field. They emphasize more on a passionate Italian Romantic interpretation in its performances instead of a rigid Baroque one but reach a good balance with tradition by performing in the Italian style almost exclusively on Stradivarius instruments and within the size of a small Baroque chamber orchestra. The Stradivarius is the gem of traditional string instruments and really an instrument in and of itself that no other period instrument can even compare to. There are also really no chamber groups in existence that perform on so many Stradivari at once as they are simply too rare and even many professionals simply lack sufficient talent to play one proficiently.

Ayo's performance is not the worst in terms of I Musici but it is definitely not the best the group ever performed. He actually does quite well in the remaining concerti. It is simply not a good performance of 'The Four Seasons' which is the most technically demanding and where Ayo starts to slip. It is still better than most of those by your typical chamber groups out there however. The best for I Musici if not across the board is its 1982 performance with Pina Carmirelli. Carmirelli's performance is extremely hard to find these days and sometimes ridiculously expensive so a close match by a comparable Italian chamber group is Salvatore Acardo's Stradivarius performance with I Solisti delle Settimane Musicali di Napoli which is available in abundance here on Amazon. Accardo himself had already played several times with I Musici before making his legendary performance with Il Solisti and had cultivated his talent to mastery. That peformance is the only close contender I can think of that comes even close to Carmirelli's passionate and legendary performance. Unless you are interested purely in symphonic interpretations, I would stick to either Carmirelli's performance or Accardo's as an alternative because the quality of their performances is exponentially superior to everyone elses' without question.

I-Musici + Vivaldi; wow!.......2000-07-17

Los doce conciertos Op.8 de Vivaldi son sin duda alguna una de las obras de "música clásica" más conocidas y más desconocidas al mismo tiempo. Son las más conocidas porque los primeros 4 conciertos son las célebres "cuatro estaciones", obra de referencia obligada incluso para quienes no gustan de este tipo de música; pero son desconocidas porque los 8 conciertos restantes han pasado desapercibidos para la enorme mayoría del público, a pesar de su gran belleza. I Musici durante mucho tiempo fue considerada una de las mejores orquestas de cámara del mundo, y si a ello añadimos que también era considerada como una de las mejores intérpretes de la obra de Vivaldi, entonces tenemos que en este disco combinamos lo mejor de ambas opiniones, para obtener una colección excepcional. Quizá la única crítica que se les podría hacer es que no utilizan "instrumentos originales" como se ha puesto de moda últimamente, pero su interpretación es tan brillante que fácilmente se les perdona eso y más. Quizá la calidad de grabación deje algo que desear (estas grabaciones fueron hechas alrededor de 1960, cuando la tecnología de almacenamiento de audio aún no estaba tan perfeccionada), pero por su precio y por la calidad de la interpretación bien vale la pena probar estos dos discos.

Buena interpretación de I Musici.......2000-06-16

Los doce conciertos Op.8 de Vivaldi son sin duda alguna una de las obras de "música clásica" más conocidas y más desconocidas al mismo tiempo. Son las más conocidas porque los primeros 4 conciertos son las célebres "cuatro estaciones", obra de referencia obligada incluso para quienes no gustan de este tipo de música; pero son desconocidas porque los 8 conciertos restantes han pasado desapercibidos para la enorme mayoría del público, a pesar de su gran belleza.

I Musici durante mucho tiempo fue considerada una de las mejores orquestas de cámara del mundo, y si a ello añadimos que también era considerada como una de las mejores intérpretes de la obra de Vivaldi, entonces tenemos que en este disco combinamos lo mejor de ambas opiniones, para obtener una colección excepcional. Quizá la única crítica que se les podría hacer es que no utilizan "instrumentos originales" como se ha puesto de moda últimamente, pero su interpretación es tan brillante que fácilmente se les perdona eso y más. Quizá la calidad de grabación deje algo que desear (estas grabaciones fueron hechas alrededor de 1960, cuando la tecnología de almacenamiento de audio aún no estaba tan perfeccionada), pero por su precio y por la calidad de la interpretación bien vale la pena probar estos dos discos.

okay Four Seasons, the other concerti are not as good..........2000-06-01

An overall great recording, but the Four Seasons here could be a little more energetic, but that is a matter of taste. This recording sounds just a little too slow. The other concertos are not nearly as satisfying as the big four, but the ones in minor keys are pretty good. I usually listen to the Four Seasons on other recordings and come to these CD's for No.6, No.7, No.8, and No. 10, the rest not being as interesting in my humble opinion. Of course, virtuosity and showmanship permeate all of these violin concertos. The recordings were made in 1959 and 1961, but the sound quality is relatively excellent, with great balance between solo violin, harpsichord, and orchestra. The liner notes are informative and sincerely point out that not all of Vivaldi's concertos are of equal interest, with a few hints as to which ones are considered outstanding. Whatever you do, please consider a period instrument recording of the Four Seasons too so that you hear the real Baroque sound as well as more modern interpretations, both approaches are beautiful, thanks to Vivaldi's creativity.

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Vivaldi: Violin Concertos, Concertos for 2 Violins, Concertos for Violin & Cello, Concertos for Violin & Organ, Yehudi Menuhin Hiel Black , David Bell , Antonin Vivaldi , Yehudi Menuhin , Jerzy Maksymiuk , and Polish Chamber Orchestra Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: Complete Cello Concertos Vivaldi: 4 Violin Concertos; Itzhak Perlman Vivaldi: L'estro Armonico Vivaldi: Violin Concertos (La Tempesta di Mare) Late Vivaldi Concertos: RV386 / RV235 / RV296 / RV258 / RV389 / RV251 - Giuliano Carmignola / Venice Baroque Orchestra / Andrea Marcon ASIN: B0000CE7H2 Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Largo
3. III. Allegro
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Largo
6. III. Presto
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Largo
9. III. Allegro
10. I. Allegro
11. II. Largo
12. III. Allegro
13. I. Allegro
14. II. Largo
15. III. Allegro
16. I. Allegro
17. II. Largo
18. III. Allegro
19. I. Allegro
20. II. Larghetto
21. III. Allegro

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Largo
3. III. Allegro
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Largo
6. III. Allegro
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Andante
9. III. Allegro Molto
10. I. Allegro
11. II. Andante
12. III. Allegro
13. I. Allegro
14. II. Largo
15. III. Allegro
16. I. Allegro
17. II. Lento
18. III. Allegro
19. I. Allegro
20. II. Grave
21. III. Allegro

Average customer rating: somewhat disappointing A Very Good Opus 8 A Bargain and Then Some Probably the best one on the market Disappointing interpretation

Vivaldi: Concertos Op.8 Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart: Violin Concertos Bach: Violin Concertos C.P.E. Bach - Hamburg Concertos / Melante Amsterdam · Bob van Asperen Bach: Brandenburg Concertos / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Geminiani: Concerti Grossi (after Corelli Op 5) /AAM * Manze ASIN: B000031WJ9 Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 1 'La primavera' rv 269 in E major. E-dur. en mi majeur: I Allegro
2. Concerto No. 1 'La primavera' rv 269 in E major. E-dur. en mi majeur: II Largo
3. Concerto No. 1 'La primavera' rv 269 in E major. E-dur. en mi majeur: III Allegro
4. Concerto No. 2 'L'estate' rv 315 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: I Allegro non molto
5. Concerto No. 2 'L'estate' rv 315 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: II Adagio - Presto
6. Concerto No. 2 'L'estate' rv 315 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: III Presto
7. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: I Allegro
8. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: II Adagio molto
9. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: III Allegro
10. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: I Allegro non molto
11. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: II Largo
12. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: III Allegro
13. Concerto No. 5 'La tempesta di mare' rv 253 in E flat major. Es-dur. en mi bemol majeur: I Presto
14. Concerto No. 5 'La tempesta di mare' rv 253 in E flat major. Es-dur. en mi bemol majeur: II Largo
15. Concerto No. 5 'La tempesta di mare' rv 253 in E flat major. Es-dur. en mi bemol majeur: III Presto
16. Concertos No. 6 'Il piacere' rv 180 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: I Allegro
17. Concertos No. 6 'Il piacere' rv 180 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: II Largo
18. Concertos No. 6 'Il piacere' rv 180 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: III Allegro
19. Concerto No. 7 rv 242 in D minor. d-moll. en re mineur: I Allegro
20. Concerto No. 7 rv 242 in D minor. d-moll. en re mineur: II Largo
21. Concerto No. 7 rv 242 in D minor. d-moll. en re mineur: III Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: I Allegro
2. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: II Largo
3. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: III Allegro
4. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: I Allegro
5. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: II Largo
6. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: III Allegro
7. Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: I Allegro
8. Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: II Adagio
9. Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: III Allegro
10. Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: I Allegro
11. Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: II Largo
12. Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: III Allegro
13. Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: I Allegro
14. Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: II Largo
15. Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: III Allegro
16. Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: I Allegro
17. Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: II Andante
18. Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: III Allegro
19. Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: I Allegro Molto
20. Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: II Andante (molto)
21. Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: III Allegro

Amazon.com

These days it's fashionable among Baroque music aficionados to say that only the young Italian groups like Il Giardino Armonico have the flair and imagination to make Vivaldi's concertos sound exciting instead of routine. Well, it isn't necessarily so. The Four Seasons is surely as overexposed as classical music can be, yet the UK-based Raglan Baroque Players and the gifted violinist Monica Huggett make enchanting and even exciting music out of it. Their playing is clean, energetic, and rhythmically supple--granted, they don't go to the astonishing extremes of tempo you sometimes hear from Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano, but they're a long way from "sewing-machine Baroque." Dynamics are another matter: Huggett, in particular, plays daringly softly at times--and her courage pays off, drawing a listener close as if to hear her whisper secrets. (It was brave also of Virgin's recording engineers not to pump up the volume electronically.) Along with The Four Seasons, this two-for-one budget reissue includes the other eight concertos that Vivaldi published in his collection Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione ("The Contest Between Harmony and Invention"). Huggett and her colleagues play them with verve, but to these ears, at least, most of those remaining concertos don't have the same inventiveness and spark as their more famous counterparts. (Concerto No. 10, "The Hunt," is engaging, however, as are the double concertos that round out the second disc.) This release is an excellent value, although you probably shouldn't listen to it all in one sitting. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

somewhat disappointing.......2007-06-22

Monica Huggett is certainly a highly accomplished violinist, however, her & the Raglan Baroque Players vision of Vivaldi's op.8 concertos is just not to my taste. Theirs is a legitimately bouyant, lighthearted approach to this uplifting music, yet the treatment seems to be so bouyant as to be almost weightless. One of the primary culprits here? The tempi, which are invariably too fast.

It almost goes without saying that the Raglan Baroque Players are technically flawless (almost to a fault, as they seem to play too effortlessly, if such a thing can be imagined), but their approach simply does not fully communicate the spirit of Vivaldi.

A Very Good Opus 8.......2007-02-15

Some few ago I decided not to buy any more four seasons/ opus 8, but I was reminded of this CD, recorded in 1986, when looking for more Raglan Baroque recordings after being very pleased with their Locatelli Opus 1. At the price I had to have it. It follows their 1986 recording of Vivaldi's opus 9, La Cetra,(see my review), and is another excellent, even better, recording. The concertos, certainly the first 5, are very familiar and of the highest standard. There are very many recordings of the Four Seasons, but this is not just another one, its top rate. Huggett does not try to dominate the performance, she plays with Raglan Baroque, not over them, the music flows beautifully. As with opus 9, a lute has been used in the continuo, which adds a lushness to the sound, I would have liked to hear more of it. The two unpublished concertos which have been added to fill the CD are certainly worth listening to, particularly the one for two violins. I compared this recording with a 1993 one by Manze with Amsterdam Baroque and found Manze's tone a bit harsh and his playing a bit dominant. Fabio Biondi's version was based on manuscripts that showed how these works might have been played by a virtuoso of the time, they are highly ornamented and dramatic, great to listen to but difficult to compare, you love them or hate them. ( I love them in small doses)
I can highly recommend Monica Huggett and Raglan Baroque's version of Vivaldi's opus 8.

( An aside on the price; many years ago when I first started work I bought the occasional 12in LP of Beethoven etc, they cost 52% of my weekly wage, this double CD cost 3% of my weekly superanuation, and that includes overseas postage. We've never had it so good ! )

A Bargain and Then Some.......2002-06-04

If all you know of Vivaldi's "Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione" are the concertos called "The Four Seasons," then you know the essential Vivaldi contained therein. Concerto No. 5, "La Tempesta di mare," known in other incarnations is pleasing, as are the interesting concertos for violin and cello and two violins. But Vivaldi lavished all his poetry on "The Four Seasons." In these performances, the poetry emerges with great verve, and both soloist and conductor lavish such care on Vivaldi's clever tone painting that it is like hearing the thrice-familiar works for the first--oh, well, let's say the second time! You hear more detail the second time around anyway, as you will here.

With fine sound and a price that is less than many a mid-price CD of "The Four Seasons" alone, this is a great bargain for my money--or anybody's money, I'd guess.

Probably the best one on the market.......2000-09-27

I spent almost a year trying to track this CD down, before this 2 disc dirt cheap re-release. Wish I'd waited longer, as I ended up with a single disc instead of the full Op. 8. It was worth the effort though, as this is an incredible interpretation of an over-heard work. While I personally find much of Il Giardino Armonico's (now out of print) performance to be absolutely incredible, The Raglan Baroque and Monica Huggett perform a more subdued, but almost as equally stunning rendition. I think the manner in which they play with rhythm is particularly engaging, and often quite subtle.

This release does not contain the all-important poetry that accompanies the four seasons, which is unfortunate. Track down those words because they really enrich your experience with the music, and Huggett's performance in particular. You can hear that she was paying attention to these words, and to the specifically programmatic nature of these works. This attention to detail comes through and speaks highly of the performances throughout. The liner notes do not list the players, either, but Kraemer uses an archlute for continuo. The recording was made in 1988, and apparently was the first one to do so.

For a solid, more traditional performance, I'd recommend Pinnock and The English Concert. If you can, track down the Il Giardino Armonico performance (on Teldec), but otherwise pick up this great bargain.

Disappointing interpretation.......2000-08-11

I was very disappointed by this recording of "Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'invenzione" because Nicholas Kraemer gave a romantic interpretation to these concertos, in particular to the four seasons. Sometimes in the solo passages the tempo becomes slower than in the "tutti" : THESE CHANGEMENTS ARE NOT MARKED BY VIVALDI (I can say it because I have the full score of these concertos). However Monica Huggett (the solo violin) and the orchestra are very good.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: Larghetto - Chopin and Champagne
2. Nocturne No. 5 In F-Sharp, Op. 15 No. 2 - Chopin and Champagne
3. Berceuse In D-Flat, Op. 57 - Chopin and Champagne
4. Nocturne No. 2 In E-Flat, Op. 9 No. 2 - Chopin and Champagne
5. Waltz No. 9 In A-Flat, Op. 69 No. 1('Farewell') - Chopin and Champagne
6. Prelude No. 7 In A, Op. 28 ('Les Sylphides') - Chopin and Champagne
7. Nocturne No. 1 In B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No. 1 - Chopin and Champagne
8. Prelude No. 4 In E-Minor, Op. 28 - Chopin and Champagne
9. Andante Spianato In E-Flat, Op. 22 - Chopin and Champagne
10. Nocturne No. 21 In C Minor, Op. Posth. - Chopin and Champagne
11. Nocturne No. 20 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. - Chopin and Champagne
12. Nocturne No. 8 In D-Flat, Op. 27 No. 2 - Chopin and Champagne
13. Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11: Romance (Larghetto) - Chopin and Champagne

Tracks:

1. Vocalise For Orchestra - Various Artists
2. Rhapsody On A Theme by - Paganini - 18th Variation (excerpt): Rhapsody On A Theme by Paganini - 18th Variation (excerpt) - Various Artists
3. Symphony No. 2 In E Minor: Adagio - Various Artists
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor: Adagio sostenuto - Various Artists
5. Prelude In D - Various Artists
6. Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Minor: Intermezzo (Adagio) - Various Artists
7. Symphonic Dance: I. Non allegro (Excerpt) - Various Artists
8. Piano Concerto No. 1 In F-Sharp Minor: Andante - Various Artists
9. Prelude In E-flat - Various Artists
10. Piano Concerto No.4 In G Minor: Largo - Various Artists
11. Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor: Allegro scherzando (Excerpt) - Various Artists

Tracks:

1. The Four Seasons (Winter): Largo
2. Guitar Concerto in D: Largo
3. Flute Concerto In D (II gardellino): Cantabile
4. Concerto In C For Diverse Instruments: Andante molto
5. String Concerto in G minor: Andante molto
6. Concerto in D for 2 violins & 2 cellos: Largo
7. Oboe & Violin Concerto in G minor: Larghetto
8. Guitar Concerto In A Minor ('L'estro armonico'): Largo
9. Triple Violin Concerto in F: Andante
10. Flute Concerto No. 5 In F: Andante
11. Viola d'amore Concerto in D minor: Largo
12. Violin Concerto in E (II riposo): Allegro
13. Oboe & Bassoon Concerto in G: Largo
14. Violin Concerto No. 6 in B-flat: Largo
15. Concerto in A for Guitar, Violin, Viola & Cello: Larghetto
16. Violin Concerto in E (L'amoroso): Allegro
17. Flute Concerto No.4 in G: Largo
18. Violin Concerto in A (with echo violin): Largo
19. Violin Concerto in C minor (II sospetto): Andante
20. Double Oboe Concerto in A minor: Largo
21. Concerto in G minor for the Dresden Orchestra: Largo non molto
22. Violin Concerto in A minor: Largo
23. Oboe Concerto In C: Adagio
24. Flue Concerto No.2 in G minor (La notte): Il sonno (Largo)

Average customer rating: One of the better La Stravaganza readings ever

Vivaldi: La Stravaganza, Op.4 Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E39I Release Date: 1990-10-25

Customer Reviews:

One of the better La Stravaganza readings ever.......2006-10-24

This is just about the best you can do if you're looking for a great period performance version of this. Hogwood is definitely one of the greats in the period performance movement. Neville Marriner's version might barely beat this one, but that one is played the traditional way. One caution: It say's here on Amazon that this is a single cd which is quite untrue. This always takes two discs no matter what version. I bought the last reasonably priced set at about close to $13.00 with shipping included. There is only one left, and at like $64.95 that's way way to much to pay for this. Just wait this crazy bozo out and he may reduce the price, so just be patient. Also, there might be someone who may come along and sell this for about $20.00, which is about what it's worth. Don't forget about the aformentioned Marriner version because I think it's easier to get at a very reasonable price.

P.S. Now this is available at about $17.50, so go for it now. You won't be disappointed.

Another P.S. This is now only $7.99 so definitely go for it!!!

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