Antonio Vivaldi: La Follia

On this CD:

1. Suite, for viola d'amore, viola, cello and continuo in D minor
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Marco Ambrosini, Marco Ambrosini, Augusta Campagne, Riccardo Delfino, Michael Posch, Thomas Wimmer

2. Trio Sonata, for 2 oboes & continuo in G minor, RV 81
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Marco Ambrosini, Marco Ambrosini, Augusta Campagne, Riccardo Delfino, Michael Posch, Thomas Wimmer

3. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in D major ("L'estro armonico" No. 9), Op. 3/9, RV 230
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Marco Ambrosini, Marco Ambrosini, Augusta Campagne, Riccardo Delfino, Michael Posch, Thomas Wimmer

4. Sonata, for musette & continuo in G minor ("Il Pastor fido" No. 6, inauthentic, by Nicolas Chédeville), Op. 13/6, RV 58
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Marco Ambrosini, Marco Ambrosini, Augusta Campagne, Riccardo Delfino, Michael Posch, Thomas Wimmer

5. Sonata, for oboe & continuo in C minor, RV 53
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Marco Ambrosini, Marco Ambrosini, Augusta Campagne, Riccardo Delfino, Michael Posch, Thomas Wimmer

6. Sonata, for violin & continuo in G major, Op. 2/8, RV 23
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Marco Ambrosini, Marco Ambrosini, Augusta Campagne, Riccardo Delfino, Michael Posch, Thomas Wimmer

7. Trio Sonata ("La follia"), for 2 violins & continuo in D minor Op. 1/12, RV 63
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Marco Ambrosini, Marco Ambrosini, Augusta Campagne, Riccardo Delfino, Michael Posch, Thomas Wimmer

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amazingly beautiful

Glorious cantatas on the second CD

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Antonio Vivaldi , Christopher Hogwood , Emma Kirkby , Catherine Bott , The Academy of Ancient Music , Oxford Christ Church Cathedral Choir , James Bowman , Simon Preston , Simon Standage , Catherine Mackintosh , New London Consort , and Judith Nelson
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Tracks:

Gloria In D Major, RV 589: I Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: II Et in terra pax
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: III Gloria in D Major, RV 589 III Laudamus te (2 sopranos)
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: IV Gloria in D Major, RV 589 IV Gratias agnimus tibi
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: V Gloria in D Major, RV 589 V Propter magnam gloriam
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: VI Gloria in D Major, RV 589 VI Domaine Deis (soprano)
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: VII Gloria in D Major, RV 589 VII Domaine Fili unigenite
VIII Gloria In D Major, RV 589 VIII Domaine Deus, Agnus Dei (contralto, chorus)
IX Gloria in D Major, RV 589 IX Qui tollis peccata munid
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: X Gloria in D Major, RV 589 X Qui sedes (contralto)
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: XI Gloria In D Major, RV 589 XI Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: XII Gloria in D Major, RV 589 XII Cum Sancto Spiritu
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 II Vanurm est vobis, III Surgite postquam sederitis
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 IV Cum dederit dilectus suis somnum
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 V Sicut sagittae in manu potentis
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 VI Beatus vir qui implevit
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 VII Gloria Patri et Filio, VIII Sicut erat in principio, IX Amen
Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630: I Nulla in mundo pax sincera
Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630: Blando colore ... Spirat anguis
Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630 III: Alleluia

Tracks:

Amor, hai vinto, RV 651: I Amor, hai vinto ... Passo di pena
Amor, hai vinto, RV 651: II In qual strano ... Se a me rivolge
Trio sonata 'La folia', RV 63
All'ombra di sospetto, RV 678: All'ombra di sospetto
All'ombra di sospetto, RV 678: O quanti amanti
Lungi dal bago volto, RV 680: Lungi del vago volto
Lungi dal bago volto, RV 680: Allegrezza mio core
Vengo a voi, luci adorate, RV 682: Vengo a voi, luci adorate
Vengo a voi, luci adorate, RV 682: Portando in sen l'ardor

Customer Reviews:

Good points far outweigh some minor deficiencies.......2005-11-29

This whole set is gorgeous (although the second cd gets a bit tediuos unless you really like early music), and Emma Kirkby has one the most beautiful, distinctive soprano voices I have ever heard, one can't help but like her, but hard-core critics beware, her intonation is not flawless, especially in the "Alleluia" of the "Nulla in Mundo" cycle, one can hear her go off on some of the high notes. Like I said, it's beautiful, but that does bother me personally every time I listen to that track. But buy it anyway.

More of Emma Please.......2004-01-02

I would have given this CD 5 stars if Emma Kirkby had sung all of the cantatas on Disc 2. Unfortunately, most of the cantatas on this disc are sung by Catherine Bott, who in my musically illiterate opinion, sounds more like a mezzo-soprano than a true soprano. Kirkby on the other hand is a legend in early music and brings her trademark "purity of sound" to this recording. The gorgeous duet she sings with Judith Nelson on disc 1 is alone worth the price of this set (that's probably a slight exaggeration, but it's pretty damn good anyway).

Getting away from Kirkby a sec, the Gloria on CD 1 is indeed glorious. The choral movements are sharp and lively, having that quality of all good choirs of sounding not quite of this earth. Listening to this CD after a couple of beers, you could be forgiven for thinking that your house has been invaded by cherubim and seraphim.

I'm not a huge fan of counter tenors (probably something to do with feeling threatened about my latent homosexuality or being emasculated) so I can't really provide any worthwhile comments about the Nisi Dominus which is a showcase of James Bowman's skills. Bowman has pretty impressive credentials, so I'm not about to get stuck into him. Suffice to say, I usually skip thru tracks 13-18 on disc 1.

amazingly beautiful.......2003-04-27

This CD is worth buying just for "Nulla in mundo pax sincera." This is one of the most beautiful vivaldi motets and is simply heavenly. I absoluterly love it!

Glorious cantatas on the second CD.......2002-06-14

For once the 5 stars are worth it. The choral works on disc 1 are masterful benchmark interpretations of the pick of Vivaldi's sacred output. What makes it a real bargain however is the second disc of cantatas - one of Emma Kirkby and Catherine Bott's finest achievements on the old L'Oiseau Lyre label. Couple this with full texts and an intelligent booklet. Wonderful!

a "must have".......2002-05-11

This is the ONLY version of "Gloria" you should own! The Choir of Christ Church is amazing and truly does justice to Vivaldi's work.

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...un po' troppo di follie...?
Altre Follie

Altre Follie, 1500-1750

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Folias Criollas - Jordi Savall
Folias Antiguas - Jordi Savall
Pavana Con Su Glosa - Philippe Pierlot
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Customer Reviews:

...un po' troppo di follie...?.......2007-01-20

Programmatically conceived in the same vain as it's predecessor on Alia Vox ('La Folia' AV9805), 'Altre Follie' traces the development of the renowned "Folia" progression which was to be the source of inspiration for scores of compositions, spanning 5 centuries and culminating in the oeuvres of composers such as Nielson and Rachmaninov. As on the previous disc, the arrangement of the selected material is primarily chronological, although here there is greater emphasis on solo contribution. The outstanding calibre of the individual performers ensures the resounding success of this decision, most obviously in the virtuosic fireworks of Manfredo Kraemer (violin), Rolf Lislevand (guitar/theorbo) and Michael Behringer (harpsichord).

In truth though, this is probably not the kind of CD which is best appreciated from end to end, given the fact that much of the 'variation' is (inevitably) achieved in these works by means of rhythm or surface decoration rather than harmonic elaboration. In this resepct, Santiago de Murcia's 'Gallegas' - significantly bearing a strong resemblance in places to Martin y Coll's 'Diferencias Sobra La Gayta' [i.e. NOT 'La Folia'], c.1700 - provides a welcome relief from the prevalent similarity of keys and motifs, and Savall clearly thought so too given that Murcia's 'Folias Ytalianas' [1732] - a truer representation of the Folia progression - are avoided. Subtle variety could in fact have been achieved in other ways, for example by drawing upon works which exploit changes in either ensemble (eg Ribayaz, 'Folias' ['Luz y Norte...', 1677] for harp and guitars) or style (eg the overtly French setting by Jean Henri d'Anglebert ['Pieces de Clavecin', 1689]).

Musicologically the CD presents few major difficulties, and as an overall result it is a praiseworthy fusion of stylish playing within a historically informed backdrop. Track 1, however, is a notable exception. Admittedly, it is 'an improvisation', but one nonetheless unashamedly based on the 'Cachua Serranita' preserved in the Codex Martinez Companon of c.1783-5 (Tomo II, fol 192). The presence of any viol in such a late work would be problematic, but is surely even more so in one with a specific performance note ("...qe cantaron, y baylaron '8' pallas" - 'pallas' signifying the young women who sang and danced in Commemoration of the feast of the 'Virgen de la Puerta' which the text concerns) in a collection copiously illustrated with images of the musicians/instruments who performed this music.

Still, this CD can be easily recommended - one would expect no less from Savall, of course - even if it is perhaps best enjoyed in small sections.

Altre Follie.......2006-11-02

This great music has survived 500 years of man's madness and destruction for our enjoyment. The quality of interpretation is worth five stars. Classical music at its best, the combination of instruments and perfomers makes it perfect music to listen again and again until you have captured all the sounds and identified each instrument. Great to listen to on an Ipod or a superior sound system.

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A rich introduction to a top Baroque specialist
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This is a compendium of pieces drawn from Andrew Manze's recordings past, present, and projected. It includes single movements, groups of movements, and complete works, some unaccompanied, some with one or two supporting instruments, some with the ensemble Romanesca, some with the Academy of Ancient Music, of which Manze is co-director and concertmaster. The selections range from intimate chamber music to brilliant bravura pieces and are well designed to whet the listener's appetite to hear the complete records. They also display Manze's versatility, virtuosity, improvisatory imagination, expressiveness, and communicative power, which have propelled him to the top rank of Baroque violinists. He succeeds in combining rigorous scholarship with adventurous spontaneity, passionate involvement and a sense of humor--all of which are also in evidence in his erudite but entertaining program notes.

Naturally, the most substantial pieces on the program tend to be especially impressive. Vivaldi's Concerto "La tempesta di Mare" is truly tempestuous, with extraordinarily daring harmonies and modulations. Manze's transcription and performance of a famous Bach Toccata and Fugue for organ creates the amazing illusion of an original unaccompanied violin composition. And, taken from Manze's recording with the Academy of Ancient Music, "La Follia," one of 12 Corelli Sonatas orchestrated by Geminiani as Concerti Grossi, is enormously exciting. Also noteworthy are selections by Uccellini and Marini performed with Romanesca, some movements from Bach and Handel sonatas, and part of Tartini's "La Sonata del Diavolo", better known as the "Devil's Trill Sonata," played unaccompanied with diabolical freedom and virtuosity. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

A rich introduction to a top Baroque specialist.......2005-11-15

Andrew Manze is a Cambridge-educated, early-music scholar, an internationally-famous period violinist, an accomplished chamber musician and director of the prestigious Academy of Ancient Music. His discography is vast - specializing in the early to late Baroque and with a strong affinity to the more unusual, 'quirky' Baroque sonatas such as those by Tartini, Schmelzer and Biber - recordings made with fellow Baroque specialists, John Toll and Nigel North (AKA 'Romanesca').

This sampler CD is a nice compilation of Manze's music - from solo violin to full orchestral music - featuring works from more well-known composers (Telemann, Bach, Handel, Vivaldi) to the more obscure Italian violin virtuoso composers (Tartini, Uccellini, Pandolfi, Geminiani, Marini). The selections spotlight his highly rhythmic, academic-rich style and techniques which have won accolades from the international music press like Gramophone, Penguin Guide, ClassicsToday and BBC Music. Highlights are the concerti grossi from Geminiani, Vivaldi and Handel and the sonatas from Handel and Telemann. One truly delightful work is the Handel Violin Sonata in which Manze illicits a most bouyant, spontaneous manner that is most uplifting. Less inspiring to me were the Bach and Pandolfi sonatas as were the somewhat mundane liner notes written by Manze - although they are not without some fascinating tidbits. But so much more could have been said about Manze, his unique style and his career in the notes by a third party to give a more colorful "portrait" of this artist.

If you are new to Manze's music, this CD is a great place to start to explore his broad discography and his compelling style and will help you sort out which composers/recordings you will most gravitate towards - or equally important ... the ones you don't. While varied and compelling, this one CD is only a smittering of Manze's recordings - unfortunately absent are representation works of his powerful readings of the unusual, free-form and often-meditative sonatas of the German-Catholic composers, Biber and Schmelzer (some of Manze's best recordings in my opinion). ClassicsToday gave this CD a perfect 10/10 if that helpf make your decision easier (the sound quality is consistentyly very vivid too). Harmonia Mundi offers this sampler CD at a "teaser" price (about half price) as a way to introduce listeners to great artists - with the hope of course that you will buy a few of the CD's represented here (at full price) that most catch your interest. Either way it is a win for the classical listener exploring the less-familiar Baroque violin repertoire that Manze specializes in dusting off from the shelves and performing most strikingly.

Great Marketing Idea.......2000-08-29

I had heard of Andrew Manze but never heard him play. This CD is a very inexpensive introduction to an incredible Baroque violinist. He opens your ears to a completely different level of performance in this type of music. Highly recommended as an introduction, but be warned that you will soon be purchasing many more of his CDs.

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A Special Note to Oboe Lovers!.......2003-04-11

To anyone who loves the oboe, this CD is worth buying if only for John de Lancie's famous rendition of the Marcello Concerto (the whole concerto is here), which is the best I have ever heard. His interpretation of the soaring slow movement is especially beautiful. The sound is very clear and the other selections (including a delightful version of Vivaldi's "Spring" concerto with flute instead of violin) are quite good, with perhaps a little too much emphasis on the pompous... But never mind all that: if you like the oboe as much as I do, this is probably one of the best available examples of de Lancie's wonderful sound and definitely worth the price of the whole CD!

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This is an amazing CD. Their interpretation of the Pachabel and the Bach pieces are among the best I've heard. I was mainly writing this review, because the other reviewer said something about there being no keyboard. On my recording the harpsichordist is quite good and I can hear him quite clearly in each work. Infact, at time the ensemble backs off so the the keyboard can come out even more. I just wanted to assure any harpsichord fans that they won't be left out in this wonderful recording.

A wonderful disc!.......2002-02-15

I simply love this disc. It's offered at a bargain price, and features some of the most-recognized Baroque pieces. The Musica Antiqua Koln ensemble does an excellent job of infusing new life into all of the works on this disc. Although I've heard some of these selections countless times, Musica Antiqua has the unique ability to make them sound brand new. This string ensemble can even make Pachelbel's Canon seem like it was only written yesterday! Many of these works are usually accompanied by harpsichord. But Musica Antiqua is so good that you soon forget about the absence of a keyboard.

Overall, this 1982 DDD release is wonderful. The sound quality is great, and the performances unrivaled. True, every major Classical record label offers every one of these compositions in one form or another (ADD/DDD). But they've all been recorded differently (some with full orchestra, others with smaller ensemles, even quartets, quintets, etc). So even the same composition can be interpreted (and thus recorded) differently.

Perhaps that's why I never tire of hearing these pieces over and over again. Every conducter and ensemble inevitably puts their own mark on the recording. And that's what Musica Antiqua Koln has admirably done with this release. It's great, affordable, and definitely should be a part of any Classical music collection.

The Grand Tour - The Academy of Ancient Music, Andrew Manze, director
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Wonderful treat for the ears - don't miss the Geminiani Concerto

an excellent collection from the AAM with Manze

The Grand Tour - The Academy of Ancient Music, Andrew Manze, director

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Vivaldi: Concertos for the Emperor

ASIN: B00006GE1F
Release Date: 2002-09-10

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This is a compilation of superb concerti--six in all--taken from four of remarkable violinist Andrew Manze's previously released CDs. The "Tempesta di mare" of Vivaldi is chock-full of picturesque sounds of nature familiar from the composer's Four Seasons; his Sinfonia for strings, though without a violin soloist, is a veritable festival of strings textures. The two Handel Concerti Grossi remain perfect examples of the genre, with a full string section offering fun-filled, energetic, and beautiful accounts of this music, and the Bach concerto for two violins (one of the few he wrote for violins and not harpsichords) brings out the virtuoso in each player. The Geminiani, based on a sonata by the composer's teacher, Corelli, is a study in darkness and light, mellowness and drama. All the performances are glorious. Those who have not become familiar with the playing of Manze, the finest Baroque violinist in the world, should buy this CD immediately; a desire for his others will certainly follow. --Robert Levine

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Wonderful treat for the ears - don't miss the Geminiani Concerto.......2006-03-03

This is a real treat. The Academy for Ancient Music offers us works by Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, and Geminiani. The work is of the highest possible quality, very impressive. The surprize for me was the Geminiani Concerto Gross No. 12 in D minor. What a wonderful and delightful work of art! I strongly recommend buying this CD and then if you like the selections, you can order the CDs from which these were selected.

an excellent collection from the AAM with Manze.......2003-03-20

This is wonderful collection of pieces by Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, and Geminiani. Performances are taken from four recent Harmonia mundi releases by Manze and the Academy of Ancient Music. The playing and recording quality are exceptional. Highly recommended.

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Great Early Vivaldi
Huge enjoyment

Antonio Vivaldi: Trio Sonatas, Op. 1
Antonio Vivaldi , William Carter , Sonnerie , and Monica Huggett
Manufacturer: Cpo Records
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ASIN: B00000JYYW
Release Date: 1999-08-31

Tracks:

Sonata Op. 1 No 1 RV 73 in G minor.: Preludio
Sonata Op. 1 No 1 RV 73 in G minor.: Allemanda
Sonata Op. 1 No 1 RV 73 in G minor.: Adagio
Sonata Op. 1 No 1 RV 73 in G minor.: Capriccio
Sonata Op. 1 No 1 RV 73 in G minor.: Gavotta
Sonata op. 1 No 2 RV 67 in E minor: Grave
Sonata op. 1 No 2 RV 67 in E minor.: Corrente
Sonata op. 1 No 2 RV 67 in E minor.: Giga
Sonata op. 1 No 2 RV 67 in E minor.: Gavotta
Sonata op. 1 No 3 RV 61 in C major: Adagio
Sonata op. 1 No 3 RV 61 in C major.: Allemanda
Sonata op. 1 No 3 RV 61 in C major.: Sarabanda
Sonata op. 1 No 4 RV 66 in E major: Largo
Sonata op. 1 No 4 RV 66 in E major: Allemanda
Sonata op. 1 No 4 RV 66 in E major: Sarabanda
Sonata op. 1 No 4 RV 66 in E major: Giga
Sonata op. 1 No 5 RV 69 in F major: Preludio
Sonata op. 1 No 5 RV 69 in F major: Allemanda
Sonata op. 1 No 5 RV 69 in F major: Corrente
Sonata op. 1 No 5 RV 69 in F major: Gavotta
Sonata op. 1 No 6 RV 62 in D major: Preludio
Sonata op. 1 No 6 RV 62 in D major: Corrente
Sonata op. 1 No 6 RV 62 in D major: Adagio
Sonata op. 1 No 6 RV 62 in D major: Allemanda
Sonata op. 1 No 7 RV 65 in E flat major: Preludio
Sonata op. 1 No 7 RV 65 in E flat major: Allemanda
Sonata op. 1 No 7 RV 65 in E flat major: Sarabanda
Sonata op. 1 No 7 RV 65 in E flat major: Giga
Sonata op. 1 No 8 RV 64 in D minor: Preludio
Sonata op. 1 No 8 RV 64 in D minor: Corrente
Sonata op. 1 No 8 RV 64 in D minor: Grave
Sonata op. 1 No 8 RV 64 in D minor: Giga
Sonata op. 1 No 9 RV 75 in A major: Preludio
Sonata op. 1 No 9 RV 75 in A major: Adagio
Sonata op. 1 No 9 RV 75 in A major: Allemanda
Sonata op. 1 No 9 RV 75 in A major: Corrente
Sonata op. 1 No 10 RV 78 in B flat major: Preludio
Sonata op. 1 No 10 RV 78 in B flat major: Allemanda
Sonata op. 1 No 10 RV 78 in B flat major: Gavotta

Tracks:

Sonata op. 1 No 11 RV 79 in B minor: Preludio
Corrente
Sonata op. 1 No 11 RV 79 in B minor: Giga
Sonata op. 1 No 11 RV 79 in B minor: Gavotta
Sonata op. 1 No 12 RV 63 in D minor: La Follia
Trio Sonata RV 72 in G minor: Preludio
Trio Sonata RV 72 in G minor: Allemanda
Trio Sonata RV 72 in G minor: Air-Menuet
Sonata for Two Violins and B.c. RV 70 in F major: Allegro
Sonata for Two Violins and B.c. RV 70 in F major: Larghetto
Sonata for Two Violins and B.c. RV 70 in F major: Allegro molto
Trio Sonata RV 60 in C major: Allegro
Trio Sonata RV 60 in C major: Allegro
Trio Sonata RV 60 in C major: Adagio
Trio Sonata RV 60 in C major: Allegro
Sonata for Violoncello and B.c. RV 43 in A minor: Largo
Sonata for Violoncello and B.c. RV 43 in A minor: Allegro
Sonata for Violoncello and B.c. RV 43 in A minor: Largo
Sonata for Violoncello and B.c. RV 43 in A minor: Allegro
Sonata for Violin, Violoncello, and B.c. RV 83 in C minor: Allegro
Sonata for Violin, Violoncello, and B.c. RV 83 in C minor: Largo
Sonata for Violin, Violoncello, and B.c. RV 83 in C minor: Allegro

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Great Early Vivaldi.......2005-02-21

If you like baroque chamber music in general, and the italian school in particular, its hard to pass these up. Wonderful performances, well recorded. The programme notes are first rate.

Early in his composing life, Vivaldi's chamber compositions bore more than a passing resemblance to Corelli, and these are no exception. However, they also go beyond that, and the performers bring out effectively the added color and drama that Vivaldi would later incorporate into his thematic concerti.

Having said that, these are just wonderful small pieces to curl up with on a winter's day. The performance of opus 1 as trio sonatas (variously incorporating a cello, additional violin, theorbe, etc as opposed to just violin and keyboard) gives this programme a luscious feel...Like a big mug of hot chocolate. Great value too: Because Op. 1 rarely fills 2 CDs, there are assorted other sonatas included; just as well done. I just wish Sonnerie could have worked their wonders on opus 2.

Huge enjoyment.......2001-02-11

I didn't take music appreciation, so my rating is based on sheer enjoyment. I listen to this while traveling to/from work and it never fails to please. I have other Vivaldi works by other better-known performers that I haven't enjoyed nearly as much (or kept in the player nearly as much). After having this for several months with no reviews, I thought I'd pass on that at least one person is a *very* satisfied customer with this.

Vivaldi, Mancini, Barbella: Flute Concertos

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Your ears won't believe it !

Vivaldi, Mancini, Barbella: Flute Concertos

Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006L3LL
Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

Allegro
Largo
Allegro
Allegro
Andante
Allegro
Allegro
Adagio
Vivace
Arietta
Minuetto
Allegro Assai
Cantabile - Andante E Poco Vivace
Allegro
Sonata in D Minor 'La Follia', RV 63
Allegro - Allegrissimo
Largo - Larghetto
Fuga
Moderato
Allegro
Amoroso
Without Tempo Indication
Adagio
Allegro
Amoroso
Allegro
Largo
Allegro

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Your ears won't believe it !.......2003-03-14

Very young Goebel recorded this Cd for Archiv In 1977-80. The new collection "Blue Archiv" did a superb job in the digitally remasterig of the old tracs. The sound is rich and deep. The muic is played with the Goebel way : full of frenzied vitality.
I just can agree with the Gramophone critic "This is one of the very best Vivaldi recitals I have heard for a long while."

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L'arrive De La Reine De Saba / The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
Air Sur La Corde De Sol
Gavotte I & Ii
Aria
Prealudium
When I Am Laid Earth
Historicus
Rondo
Scherzando
Dolce
Perche Mormora Il Ruscello
Ad Elevationem : Motet Christe Adoramus Te
Double
Barricades Mysterieuses
Folia, Sonata De Camera No 12 Pour Deux Violonsat Violoncelle En Re Mineur For 2
Aria, Motet Sum In Medio Tempestatum R. 632

Vivaldi: Concerto for recorder & strings in F; Chamber concerto for lute & violins in D

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Startling.
Wow! How could they be played different at all!
great selections
A Jewel

Vivaldi: Concerto for recorder & strings in F; Chamber concerto for lute & violins in D

Manufacturer: Teldec
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Release Date: 1993-06-08

Tracks:

Concerto op. 10/1 RV 98: Allegro
Concerto op. 10/1 RV 98: Largo
Concerto op. 10/1 RV 98: Presto
Concerto op. 10/2 RV 104: Largo
Concerto op. 10/2 RV 104: Fantasimi: Presto - Largo - Andante
Concerto op. 10/2 RV 104: Presto
Concerto op. 10/2 RV 104: Il Sonno: Largo
Concerto op. 10/2 RV 104: Allegro
Concerto in D major RV 93: Allegro
Concerto in D major RV 93: Largo
Concerto in D major RV 93: Allegro
Sonata op. 1/12 in D minor RV 63
Concerto No. 5 in F: Allegro ma non troppo
Concerto No. 5 in F: Largo e cantabile
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Concerto in D major RV 94: Allegro
Concerto in D major RV 94: Largo
Concerto in D major RV 94: Allegro
Concerto in A minor RV 108: Allegro
Concerto in A minor RV 108: Largo
Concerto in A minor RV 108: Allegro
Concerto in G minor RV 107: Allegro
Concerto in G minor RV 107: Largo
Concerto in G minor RV 107: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Startling........2001-04-23

Hmmm...Vivaldi's music had always reminded me of a sparkling morning, with flowers blooming, and birds chirping. And perhaps a lover bringing fresh squeezed orange juice on a tray and saying, "good morning sunshine." But Il Giardino Armonico does not sound like that at all! The music is "in your face" demanding to be heard with all of your attention, like a pesky child. Even the quiet lyrical moments have a current of intensity that promises the evasion of tickling hands, or a big shove that totters you over the edge to splash in a pool. This is not dreamy, background music, so hold on to your chair and be prepared to face the playful onslaught.

The sound is superb.

Wow! How could they be played different at all!.......2000-01-30

After several years of giving lesser attention to baroque recordings, I read about the Vivaldi-album of Bartoli and Giardino armonico. That was how I discovered the nothing less than revolutionary way of playing Vivaldi by Giardino armonico . This ensemble is sensational. They play Vivaldi so intense, uncompromisingly contrastfully and sometimes shocking abrupt changing moods, tempi, sound effects, dynamics, thereby giving life to this "historic" music in a way I only dared dreaming of. This is Vivaldi "live", and I just can't hold my seat listening to it! They play on historic instruments technically so perfect while breathtakingly expressive. My only question remaining is how could anybody play Vivaldi differently? Be prepared or warned: knowing this Vivaldi, you may use your non-Giardino-armonico recordings of Vivaldi only for educational purposes, may be demonstrating how not to play the four seasons and so on ?

great selections.......2000-01-04

This is a very good compilation indeed. These works are selected from five CD's: the Complete Concerti da Camera Vol. 1-4 and from the Mandolin & Lute Concerti.

While Vol. 1&2 of the Concerti da Camera are still available, Vol. 3&4 are out of stock, I believe. That makes this CD indispensable.

A Jewel.......1999-08-30

The best concerti da camera, the most successful renderings of IGA are reunited in this CD. One of the gratest CDs of the Vivaldi discography.

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