Composed by Francesco Barsanti
with Marcy Bolli , Yasunori Imamura , Hans Maria Kneihs , Wolfgang Zerer
2. Trio Sonata in B flat
Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann
with Marcy Bolli , Yasunori Imamura , Hans Maria Kneihs , Wolfgang Zerer
3. Sonata No 5 for recorder & continuo, in C minor, Op 2/5
Composed by Jean-Baptiste (of Ghent) Loeillet
with Marcy Bolli , Yasunori Imamura , Hans Maria Kneihs , Wolfgang Zerer
4. Suite for oboe No 5
Composed by Pierre Danican Philidor
with Marcy Bolli , Yasunori Imamura , Hans Maria Kneihs , Wolfgang Zerer
5. Pièces de clavecin, for harpsichord, Book III
Composed by Francois Couperin
with Marcy Bolli , Yasunori Imamura , Hans Maria Kneihs , Wolfgang Zerer
6. Work(s) Double du Rossignol
Composed by Francois Couperin
with Marcy Bolli , Yasunori Imamura , Hans Maria Kneihs , Wolfgang Zerer
Baroque Recorder Sonatas I,Francesco Barsanti,Francois Couperin,Jean-Baptiste (of Ghent) Loeillet,Pierre Danican Philidor,Georg Philipp Telemann,Hans Maria Kneihs,Yasunori Imamura,Camerata,Baroque Suite/Partita for Orchestra,Chamber,Character/Single-Movement/Miscellaneous Work for Keyboard,Classical,Classical Collections-Artist Desc.,Classical Music,Coll. of Character/Single-Movement/Misc. Works for Keyb.,Keyboard,Orchestral,Recorder Solo/Sonata,Trio Sonata
Average customer rating:
|
Vivaldi: The Masterworks (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00062FLHY Release Date: 2004-11-30 |
Customer Reviews:
Focus on the Recordings.......2007-07-23
The price is killer and you HAVE to buy it, but be warned: these are not the best recordings, you get what you pay for.
First of all, I'm not a Vivaldi expert, but I've heard his compositions throughout my life in so many different places and recordings and have a vague idea of how some have to be played. Secondly, I'm not a classical music connoisseur, but I love it and have over 300 discs of various composers and styles. Third, I know what a good audio recording should sound like and this will influence my critique of some discs in the collection. Finally, it's easy to get lost among all the tracks contained, so in some cases I will give you my favorite tracks in a disc.
I'm sorry, but I've only reached disc 20 of the box-set, as I listen to more this review will be expanded.
DISC 1:
Why would you use an AAD recording as a first impression for a 40 disc box-set and for the "Four Seasons", which is probably Vivaldi's best know work. The concertos are played enthusiastically, but lack any additional virtuosity to put it ahead of other much better recordings out there.
DISC 2:
Same as DISC 1, played and recorded by the same people.
DISC 3:
The pieces in this disc are VERY well played, nonetheless, you can hear heavy breathing from the soloist which can be a bit annoying.
DISC 4:
Very well performed as well, heavy breathing is less present.
DISC 5:
A very good recording, excellent execution by the hapsichord and good by the recorder.
Tracks 4, 6, 7 and the whole "La Notte" are extraordinary.
DISC 6:
Exquisitely recorded and performed by the Budapest Strings.
DISC 7:
Marvelous performance on the whole disc.
Tracks 22 & 24 are non-plus-ultra.
DISC 8:
Great performance too.
Suggested tracks: 7, 12, 15, 24
DISC 9:
To have an original baroque organ playing is a plus.
Solo strings are lacking in quality (for example: tracks 6 & 7).
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 8, 15
DISC 10:
Despite being and ADD recording, the quality is fairly good. The cello is very well played.
Suggested tracks: 3, 4, 12
Excellent track: 13
DISC 11:
Same musical group and soloist as DISC 10. The contrabass is extremely distorted sometimes, and if you take into consideration that this is an ADD recording, it can get pretty bad. Some background noise is perceived.
Suggested tracks: 3, 6, 9
DISC 12:
The compositions are somewhat boring, either way the performance is plain decent.
Suggested tracks: 10, 12
DISC 13:
Good performance and sound quality.
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7
Excellent track: 12
DISC 14:
Good performance and sound quality too.
Suggested tracks: 10, 14, 16
Excellent track: 5
DISC 15:
Badly mixed, the basoon is blocking the whole ensamble by being in the foreground.
The playing precision is lacking.
An AWEFUL thing about this recording is that you can hear the basson key-sticking with the instrument and the saliva. It's horrible.
Such a pity, the sound of the basson with other instruments can be pretty interesting.
DISC 16:
Violins sound a bit off tempo.
Suggested tracks: 4, 8
DISC 17:
Good sound quality and performance.
Suggested tracks: 1, 7, 9
DISC 18:
Despite being an old recording, it is a very welcome one.
The performance is very well above par. Tempo is fantastic.
The quality of the recording could have been better due to some string plucking that is heard and which can become bothersome.
These are some of Vivaldi's best know tunes.
Suggested tracks: 4, 6, 13
Excellent tracks: 1, 3
DISC 19:
Lively recording.
Track 6 is the same piece found in another disc in the collection, but with a better performance.
DISC 20:
By now you've heard all of this pieces before in the other discs. Nothing new here, nor better.
This is a fantastic deal!.......2007-02-25
With that context in mind I do hope I am able to recognize quality and this work is of the highest. It helps when you are starting with good ingredients in the first place. You can't bake great bread without great ingredients and Vivaldi's music library has some of the greatest musical ingredients of the last 300 years. They are very much the foundation for modern western culture and music. His talent is woven through what we are
The first 26 CDs are instrumental starting with the four seasons and working through many of the Master's many popular works. I will admit the four seasons are not the best interpretation I have heard but it is definitely acceptable. The rest of the music shows us many facets of the Baroque style and you can see themes emerging through some of the pieces that give us a 'fingerprint' of Vivaldi's style and the parameters of the stylistic leanings of the genre at the time. If you want to immerse yourself in 18th century music this is your chance
This music would be ideal for someone who owns a store and is looking for background music. With over 26 CDs of instrumental music alone you could have those constantly looping and you'd probably never get bored of them(OK I may be stretching it a little there). The reason is that the music does not leave a bad 'aftertaste' in your mind. It fits into the background as easily and naturally as it is to listen to it consciously in the foreground. If you are a fan of classical Baroque you don't usually need to be in the mood for this, it will adjust your mood to itself and Vivaldi's music is almost always of an uplifting sort if this collection is any indication. If you want something to listen to at your job 8 hours per day this is good for the mind and it would take you over a week to get through it if you listened to it every minute of every work day. You will also work without the worry of the music distracting your concentration. I find it enhances it when I'm working. I don't know how well this would work on school kids but teachers might want to try playing this during school time. You may create a few geniuses, we certainly could use more!
If you are looking for something to ease your sleep and oil your dreams I have put these CD's on in the background. Not only can I easily fall asleep when they are playing quietly in the background but it helps you sleep and you wake up in a very pleasant atmosphere if the music is still playing quietly when you wake(you probably would need to rip them to your MP3 player to do that). It's like napping at a classical music concert without the worry of being nudged by your spouse or offending the other concert goers with your snoring. That will be quite a unique experience for you and possibly give you some real sweet dreams. It has for me
So to wrap it up this is very intelligent, uplifting music that is great for your mind and your soul. It is definitely worth the purchase if you are a fan of the Four Seasons and the Baroque genre in my novice classical music fan's opinion
Excellent, Broad Selection.......2007-01-25
But when you work your way systematically from CD 1 through 40, you're sure to find many pleasant surprises. I've been skipping through everything I already know -- in some cases, it has only taken me about a minute to get through a whole CD (first 3 seconds of each track is usually enough). But then I stop and listen carefully three or four times to anything that's new.
Ah, what a pleasure. I've already acquired some new favorites. And some old standbys have proved even more rewarding, e.g. at first I thought RV 127 (CD 7, tracks 10-12) was performed too slowly (Naxos No: 8.553742 is much faster), but now I'm not sure; maybe it's BETTER that way! I can't recommend this set highly enough.
$70....when was this???.......2006-11-25
$70/40... you do the math........2006-04-07
Average customer rating:
|
Classical Kids: Collection
Manufacturer: Children's Book Store Distribution ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000212C Release Date: 1995-01-09 |
Tracks:
- Orchestral Suite #3, 1/Minuet in G+/Gigue in G+ (French Suite #5) - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring/Chromatic Fantasy/Prelude in B - (WTC1) - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Introducing the Orchestra/Organ: Chorale Preludes, "Allein Gott" - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Brandenberg Concerto #5, MVT. 3 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Flute Sonata C+, MVT. 2/Organ; "Es Ist das Heil"/Orchestral Suite ... - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Prelude in C (WTC1)/Orchestral Suite #2, MVT. 2 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Bist du Bei Mir - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Orchestral Suite #2, Badinerie - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Orchestrak Suite #3, Air for the G-String - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Orchestral Suite #3, Gigue - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- "Adventure in Music" - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- Goldberg Variations/Art of Fugue - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- "Liebster Jesu"/Flute Sonata in C, MVT. 4 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
- "We Hasten, " Cantata #78 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
Tracks:
- Symphony #7, MVT. 2
- Symphony #5, MVT. 1
- Piano Sonata, Op 90, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, Op 23, MVT. 3/Violin ...
- Pathue Sonata, Op 13, MVT. 2/Contradanse #1 in Major
- Symphony #5, MVT. 2/Piano Sonata, Op 14 #2, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, ...
- Polonaise/La Marmotte/Country Dance in a Major/Fse/Flutnuhr
- Sonatina in G Major/Minuet in G Major/Violin "Spring" Sonata, MVT. 1
- Moonlight Sonata, Op 27 #2, MVT. 1
- Flute Serenade, MVT. 2
- Symphony #6, Storm
- Nel Cor Piu Variations
- Piano Concerto #1, MVT. 1/Piano Concerto #5, MVT. 2
- Bass Excerpts from Symphony #9/Violin"Spring Sonata"/Rage Over a ...
- Symphony #9, MVT. 4
- Sonata Opus 49 #2, MVT. 2
- Symphony #6, Shepherd's Theme
Tracks:
- Lost in the Opera House: Oh Help Me (Zu Hilfe) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Papageno and the Birds: The Best Birdcatcher (Der Vogelfer) - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Queen of the Night: You Must Free My Daughter (O Zittre Nicht) - Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Pamina Arrives, Papageno's Magic Bells: A Girlfriend (Ein Mhen) - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Castle of Sarastro: O Endless Night (O Ew'ge Nacht) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Magic Flute: O Listen (Wie Stark) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Escape: Let Us Hurry (Schnelle FWhat Tinkles So Brightly ... - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
- Sarastro's Welcome: The Gods Above (O Isis) - Gordon McLeod, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Attack of the Queen: The Powers of Night (Der H Rache)/This ... - Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Pamina's Lament: Oh, My Heart Is Broken (Ach, Ich F - St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
- In the Labrynth: Seekers of the Light (Der, Welcher ...) - Nils Brown, Gordon McLeod, Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
- Papageno and Papagena: Ring, O Bells (Klinget Glhen) - Adriana Braun, Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
- Conclusion: Our Journey Is Over [Bei Mern] - St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Tracks:
- Four Seasons, Spring, I, RV 269
- Piccolo Concerto, II, RV 293
- Arriving at the Pietour Seasons, Autumn, I RV 293/Guitar/Flute ...
- Violin Concerto in a Minor, I, RV 356
- Four Seasons, Winter, II, RV 297
- Guitar Concerto, II, RV 93
- Venice by Day/Guitar Concerto, III, RV 93/Four Seasons, Autumn, ...
- Sonata for Two Violins, II, RV 50/"Farnace", RV 711, [Recording Premier
- Violin Concerto in a Minor, II, RV 356
- Venice by Night/La Notte, I, II, III, RV 439
- Island of the Dead/Four Seasons, Autumn, II, RV 293
- Gardellino, RV 90/Beatus Vir, RV 597/Alma del Core/Violin Sonata ...
- Concert Preparations/Piccolo Concerto, I, RV 443/Guitar Concerto, III,
- Conclusion/Double Orchestra Concerto, II, RV 585/Guitar Concerto, ...
Customer Reviews:
It stays with them..........2005-10-24
It all started with Beethoven.......2004-02-03
Imagine my delight that they are now in one boxed set! Now when asked, I suggest this set. What a great way to get it ALL! I truly believe that by surrounding our children with a variety of good music (including POP music) and information they will grow up with a greater appreciation for music and the arts.
Not What I expected.......2002-09-20
Music, history, culture, & intriguing story -Amazing!.......2002-04-08
I only can wonder...what took whomever so long to broaden our horizons in such a way! BRAVO!
Great series, great collection.......2001-04-22
Average customer rating: |
Baroque Recorder Sonatas I
Manufacturer: Camerata ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000001ZI1 Release Date: 1995-11-20 |
Tracks:
- Sonata In C Major: Adagio
- Sonata In C Major: Allegro
- Sonata In C Major: Largo
- Sonata In C Major: Presto
- Trio Sonata In B-Flat Major: Dolce
- Trio Sonata In B-Flat Major: Vivace
- Trio Sonata In B-Flat Major: Siciliana
- Trio Sonata In B-Flat Major: Vivace
- Sonata No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 2 No. 5: Adagio
- Sonata No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 2 No. 5: Vivace
- Sonata No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 2 No. 5: Largo
- Sonata No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 2 No. 5: Allegro
- Suite In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 5: Tres Ientement
- Suite In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 5: Allemende
- Suite In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 5: Sarabande, Tres tendrement
- Suite In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 5: Gigue, Gayement
- Le Rossignol-En-Amour
- Double Du Rossignol
Average customer rating: |
Albioni: Pimpinone/Barcello: 3 Sonatas
Manufacturer: Fonit Cetra Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000045FR Release Date: 1997-01-14 |
Tracks:
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo I: Aria: Chi Mi Vuol? - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo I: Recitativo: Cerco La Mia Ventura... - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo I: Duetto: Nel Petto Il Cuor Mi Giubila... - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- PImpinone, Intermezzo II: Recitativo: Vespetta, Tu Lasciarmi? - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- PImpinone, Intermezzo II: Aria: Guarda Un Poco In Quest'occhi Di Foco... - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- PImpinone, Intermezzo II: Recitativo: Tacete. Ah, Troppo Anch'io... - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- PImpinone, Intermezzo II: Aria: Io Non Sono Una Di Quelle - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- PImpinone, Intermezzo II: Recitativo: Cosi Va Ben - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- PImpinone, Intermezzo II: Duet: Stendi, Stendi - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo III: Recitativo: io Vado Ove Mi Piace - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo III: Aria: So Quel Che Si Dice, E Quel Che Si Fa... - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo III: Recitativo: Per Questa Volta Andate... - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo III: Aria: Voglio Far Come Fan L'Altre... - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo III: Recitativo: Ma S'Io Giocassi, E Che Diresti Allora - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Pimpinone, Intermezzo III: Duetto: Se Mai Piu... - Elena Zilio/Domenico Trimarchi
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.7 in B Flat: 1. Largo - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.7 in B Flat: 2. Allegro - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.7 in B Flat: 3. Largo/4. Gavotta-Minuetto-Da Capo La Gavotta - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.10 in a: 1. Largo - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.10 in a: 2. Allegro - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.10 in a: 3. Largo/4. Allegro/5. Minuetto - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.12 in F: 1. Largo - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.12 in F: 2. Allegro - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
- Tre Sonate Dall'Opera 2: No.12 in F: 3. Largo/4. Allegro (Ciaconna) - Angelo Persichilli/Mariolina De Robertis/Jodie Bevers
Music Review:
- Bax & Whitlock: Choral Music
- Beethoven: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 3.
- Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 6; Choral Fantasy; Rondo in B flat
- Beethoven: The Piano Sonatas, Vol. 10
- Berlioz: Béatrice Et Bénédict/Le Roi Lear/Herminie
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonatas
- Clarke: Sonata for viola; Trio
- Clementi: Symphony No. 1; Overture in C; Symphony No. 3 "The Great National"
- Clementi: Symphony No. 2 in; Overture in D
- Compositions of Isang Yun, Vol. 9: Gong-Hu, for Harp & Strings / Concerto for Flute & Small Orchestra / Salomo, for Solo Alto Flute / In Balance, for Solo Harp
Music Review
Psychedelic Soundforce [Import]
Weiss: The London Manuscript, Vol. 1
With Malice Toward None: The Music Of Tom McIntosh
Uncovered By Heartbeat [Import]
Serie de Oro: Grandes Exitos [Import]
Teatro: Temas E Canções [Import]