Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos, Vol. 3

1. Bassoon Concerto, "La notte," for bassoon, strings & continuo in B flat major, RV 501
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Smith
Conducted by Philip Ledger

2. Bassoon Concerto, for bassoon, strings & continuo in C major, RV 477
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Smith
Conducted by Philip Ledger

3. Bassoon Concerto, for bassoon, strings & continuo in C major, RV 475
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Daniel Smith
Conducted by Tonko Ninic

4. Bassoon Concerto, for bassoon, strings & continuo in G minor, RV 496
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Daniel Smith
Conducted by Tonko Ninic

5. Bassoon Concerto, for bassoon, strings & continuo in F major, RV 490
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Daniel Smith
Conducted by Tonko Ninic

6. Bassoon Concerto, for bassoon, strings & continuo in G minor, RV 495
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Daniel Smith
Conducted by Tonko Ninic

7. Bassoon Concerto, for bassoon, strings & continuo in C major, RV 471
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Daniel Smith
Conducted by Tonko Ninic

Tracks:

Con No.1 in B flat 'La Notte' (RV501): First Movt: Largo-Andante Molto - ECO/Philip Ledger/Daniel Smith
Con No.1 in B flat 'La Notte' (RV501): Second Movt: I Fantasmi (Presto) - ECO/Philip Ledger/Daniel Smith
Con No.1 in B flat 'La Notte' (RV501: Third Movt: II Sonno (Andante Molto) - ECO/Philip Ledger/Daniel Smith
Con No.1 in B flat 'La Notte' (RV501): Fourth Movt: Sorge L'Aurora (Allegro) - ECO/Philip Ledger/Daniel Smith
Con No.13 in C (RV477): First Movt: Allegro - ECO/Philip Ledger/Daniel Smith
Con No.13 in C (RV477): Second Movt: Largo - ECO/Philip Ledger/Daniel Smith
Con No. 13 in C (RV477): Third Movt: Allegro - ECO/Philip Ledger/Daniel Smith
Con No.21 in C (RV475): First Movt: Allegro Non Molto - Daniel Smith
Con No.21 in C (RV475): Second Movt: Adagio - Daniel Smith
Con No.21 in C (RV475): Third Movt: Allegro Non Molto - Daniel Smith
Con No.11 in g (RV496): First Movt: Allegro - Daniel Smith
Con No.11 in g (RV496): Second Movt: Largo - Daniel Smith
Con No.11 in g (RV496): Third Movt: Allegro - Daniel Smith
Con No.32 in F (RV490): First Movt: Allegro - Daniel Smith
Con No.32 in F (RV490): Second Movt: Larghetto - Daniel Smith
Con No.32 in F (RV490): Third Movt: Allegro - Daniel Smith
Con No.23 in g (RV495): First Movt: Presto - Daniel Smith
Con No.23 in g (RV495): Second Movt: Largo - Daniel Smith
Con No.23 in g (RV495): Third Movt: Allegro - Daniel Smith
Con No.34 in C (RV471): First Movt: Allegro Molto - Daniel Smith
Con No.34 in C (RV471): Second Movt: Larghetto - Daniel Smith
Con No.34 in C (RV471): Third Movt: Allegro - Daniel Smith

Customer Reviews:

Great music, not the best recording.......2005-11-18

I'm a huge fan of Vivaldi, and had never heard any of his bassoon concertos. This CD was a delight, as was the information presented within. I hadn't known that mysteriously, Vivaldi wrote more concertos for the bassoon than any other instrument except for the violin. It's certainly an instrument that doesn't have many recordings to its name.

I can't imagine what would possess the negative reviewer to be so bitter - maybe they are some sort of sick perfectionist? My only qualm was that at times (when the bassoon had its solo with a high tempo) it was too easy to hear the clacking of the valves. This may have been due to the fact that I was listening with HiFi headphones. If it wasn't for that, I would have easily given this CD five stars, and it will still be one of my new top favorites in my collection.

Unresponsible recording.......2002-07-11

If you have respect for the beautful Vivaldi bassoon concerti, do not buy and support these recordings. Daniel Smith is sloppy, has little regard for intonation, and is not musically expressive. There are thousands of bassoonists that could play better, and these popular bassoon recordings are undermining their ability. This is not what a great recording should sound like. So if you are searching for a proper representation of the glory of Vivaldi, search elsewhere. Unfortunately the search for a good recording will be a little harder, but at least you will spend your money on something respectable.

Unresponsible recording.......2002-07-11

Don't underestimate the bassoon anymore!.......2000-02-23

I remember as a young bassoonist, many years ago, learning to play many of the Vivaldi Bassoon Concerti. Although the music was wonderful and exciting, there was a serious lack of recordings. Now, thanks to Daniel Smith one can hear the music in all its glory. Many historians wonder why Vivaldi wrote so many concertos for the bassoon, which is not often considered a solo instrument. After listening to the wonderful virtuoso performances of Daniel Smith, you will know why. He demonstrates the wonderful range, expressiveness, and versatility of the bassoon. I own all of his Vivaldi Bassoon Concerti recordings and I often play them in my office. People ask me what that instrument is and are surprised and amazed at what a bassoon can really sound like in the hands of a true master. I give these recordings 5 stars.

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