Guitar Concertos

1. Concerto for guitar & orchestra No 1 in A major, Op 30
Composed by Mauro Giuliani
with English Chamber Orchestra , John [guitar] Williams
Conducted by Charles Groves

2. Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for lute (or guitar), 2 violins & continuo in D major, RV 93 Allegro
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with English Chamber Orchestra , John [guitar] Williams
Conducted by Charles Groves

3. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in A major ("La cetra" No. 2), Op. 9/2, RV 345 Concerto in A major
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with English Chamber Orchestra , John [guitar] Williams
Conducted by Charles Groves

4. Fantasía para un gentilhombre, for guitar & orchestra
Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo
with English Chamber Orchestra , John [guitar] Williams
Conducted by Charles Groves

5. Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar & orchestra
Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo
with English Chamber Orchestra , John [guitar] Williams
Conducted by Daniel Barenboim

6. Guitar Concerto, for guitar & orchestra, A. 501
Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos
with English Chamber Orchestra , John [guitar] Williams
Conducted by Daniel Barenboim

7. Concerto No 1 in D Major, Op 99
Composed by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
with English Chamber Orchestra , John [guitar] Williams
Conducted by Charles Groves

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Average customer rating: A Beautiful Wedding Wonderful! Good CD for Wedding A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers great choice!

A Day to Remember - Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day O'Neill Brothers Manufacturer: O'Neill Brothers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Day to Remember vol II Classical Wedding 25 Wedding Favorites Heart Beats: Now & Forever - Timeless Wedding Songs I Will Be Here: 25 of Today's Best Wedding & Love Songs ASIN: B000066RG3 Release Date: 2002-04-25

Tracks:

1. Falling in Love - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
2. Wachet Auf - J.S. Bach
3. Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
4. Air (from Water Music) - Handel
5. Reminiscent Joy - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
6. Canon in D - Pachelbel
7. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
8. The Wedding Song (There is Love) - Stookey
9. Ave Maria - Schubert
10. I Will Be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
11. The Gift of Love (Water is Wide melody)
12. Spring (from The Four Seasons) - Vivaldi
13. Ode to Joy - Beethoven
14. From This Moment On - Shania Twain
15. The Way You Look Tonight - Kern
16. Forever in Love - Kenny G

Album Description

After performing at more than 200 weddings, Tim and Ryan O'Neill recorded this beautiful CD of favorite wedding songs. It features a full hour of instrumental piano, string quartet, flute, and guitar music that can be played at your ceremony or reception.

It also gives suggestions for music at your wedding, including a special bridal website!
*Over 1,000 song titles listed
*Listen to samples of songs
*More ideas for each part of your ceremony, reception, and dance

Customer Reviews:

A Beautiful Wedding.......2007-07-10

This CD made all the difference in our wedding celebration. The songs were simply beautiful. The CD was delivered promptly. I would definitely buy from this vendor again.

Wonderful!.......2007-03-23

This is exactly what I was looking for for my wedding day. It's a beautiful cd, absolutely perfect.

Good CD for Wedding.......2007-03-21

All great music for weddings. It really does have all the music I want to use!

A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers.......2007-02-07

The music was just perfect for our wedding--not too formal, not too simple.

great choice!.......2007-01-10

There are so many different songs to choose from on this cd and it's a great buy. whether you want to play it while eating dinner at the wedding, to walking down the isle, it's wonderful!!!!

Average customer rating: Rich and Sensuous!

Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos Manufacturer: Philips 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 Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: Concerti per Mandolini Antonio Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos, Los Romeros Vivaldi: Concerti per mandolini Vivaldi: Lute Concertos Guitar Adagios ASIN: B0000040WX Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Concerto RV 580, In B Minor For 4 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro
2. Concerto RV 580, In B Minor For 4 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Largo - Larghetto - Adagio - Largo
3. Concerto RV 580, In B Minor For 4 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro
4. Concerto RV 532 In G, For 2 Guitars, String And Continuo: Allegro
5. Concerto RV 532 In G, For 2 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Andante
6. Concerto RV 532 In G, For 2 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro
7. Concerto RV 356 In A Minor For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Allegro
8. Concerto RV 356 In A Minor For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Largo
9. Concerto RV 356 In A Minor For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Presto
10. Concerto RV 425 In C Major For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Allegro
11. Concerto RV 425 In C Major For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Largo
12. Concerto RV 425 In C Major For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: (Allegro)
13. Concerto RV 93 In D Major For Guitar, Strings, And Continuo: (Allegro)
14. Concerto RV 93 In D Major For Guitar, Strings, And Continuor: Largo
15. Concerto RV 93 In D Major For Guitar, Strings, And Continuor: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Rich and Sensuous!.......2000-11-05

Let's face it: there have been literally hundreds of Vivaldi's recordings made over the last 20 years (even longer if you include the many recordings made during the 60s and 70s that have since been digitally remastered), and while most of these recordings are just as good as the next, I found this particular recording to contain a certain depth and richness not usually associated with Baroque music. I use the word "depth" loosely as Baroque music is generally not meant to be "deep" or "expressive" in nature (after all, we're not talking Rachmaninoff here!) Yet, I have always felt that many of Vivaldi's concertos may have very well contained some element of expression without sacrificing any of the musical characteristics that were dominant during Vivaldi's lifetime. Well anyway, if you thought it couldn't be done (that is, bring expression and structure together), this CD proves otherwise.

Average customer rating: Great, but... LOS ROMEROS WITH THE EDISON SYMPHONY FEB. 19, 2006, STATE THEATRE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ An exuberant celebration of Vivaldi Technically very precise, didn't care for the arangement Classical Guitar Music in its Finest Setting

Antonio Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos, Los Romeros Celedonio Romero , Angel Romero , Celin Romero , Pepe Romero , John Sr. [violinist] Corigliano , Margaret Bella , Domenick Saltarelli , and Victor Alessandro Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music 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 | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Trio Sonatas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: The Royal Family of the Spanish Guitar Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces Angel Romero: Spanish Guitar Virtuoso Songs My Father Taught Me Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos ASIN: B000004125 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Concerto in D, RV 93: Allegro
2. Concerto in D, RV 93: Largo
3. Concerto in D, RV 93: Allegro
4. Concerto In A, Rv 82: Allegro Non Molto
5. Concerto In A, Rv 82: Larghetto
6. Concerto In A, Rv 82: Allegro
7. Concerto In B Minor: Op. 3 No. 10, Rv 580: Allegro
8. Concerto In B Minor: Op. 3 No. 10, Rv 580: Largo
9. Concerto In B Minor: Op. 3 No. 10, Rv 580: Larghetto
10. Concerto In B Minor: Op. 3 No. 10, Rv 580: Allegro
11. Concerto In G, Rv 532: Allegro
12. Concerto In G, Rv 532: Andante
13. Concerto In G, Rv 532: Allegro
14. Concerto In C, Rv 425: Allegro
15. Concerto In C, Rv 425: Largo
16. Concerto In C, Rv 425: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Great, but..........2006-10-10

As always a very lively set of performaces. The only problem is that in the Concerto in C RV425 the Largo is measures 1 thur 5 then skips a whole musical idea and goes straight to measure 15... not an example for any one to follow, and if you are trying to play along for fun it throughs you the frist few times... then the Alllegro there is some shorting of it also. Fun to listen too! great to Play along with, use your ears, not always the music.

LOS ROMEROS WITH THE EDISON SYMPHONY FEB. 19, 2006, STATE THEATRE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ.......2005-11-28

THE LOS ROMEROS ARE FANTASTIC PERFORMERS AND PEOPLE. THIS RECORDING IS SUPER. YOU CAN HEAR THEM LIVE IN CONCERT WITH THE
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An exuberant celebration of Vivaldi.......2002-11-01

Los Romeros (Angel, Celedonio, Celin and Pepe) have collaborated with the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra to produce a true Vivaldi sound. These are Concertos, not solo pieces. The Romeros are assisted by John Corigliano on the Violin, Dominick Saltarelli on the Viola and Margaret Bella on the Cello. The admixture is pure Vivaldi from the Allegro of the Concerto in D to the Largo of the Concerto in B minor. The guitar parts are perfect for the resultant polyphony. Transitions are smooth. The guitars are sensitive and evocative. Timing is precise - the orchestra comes in and out flawlessly. The guitar accompanents flow freely and precisely.

TURN YOUR BASS UP AND YOUR TONE DOWN to appreciate this album. Especially fascinating are the guitar duets by the Romeros in the Concerto in G. The guitar is delicate and sensitive in the Andante. The guitar leads the orchestra and not the other way around. The Concerto in C is probably most familiar to Vivaldi fans. The orchestra and Los Romeros display great dynamic range and force of rhythm. Vivaldi would have been proud to hear these results as a tribute. This is the height of virtuosity, delicacy and mastery of the guitar. Especially in combination and collaboration with a great orchestra.

Technically very precise, didn't care for the arangement.......2002-10-03

I thought every single piece was played too fast- the result was that each piece sounded rushed. I purchased the CD priamrily for Concerto in D major, but it also sounded rushed, not soothing and relaxing like other versions.

Overall, very good

Classical Guitar Music in its Finest Setting.......2000-11-26

This is truly a work of art! The first time I heard this recording I was immediately impressed. The Romeros, also known as Spain's Royal Family of Classical Guitar, are like fine diamonds set in the platinum background of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra at its best.Pepe and Angel Romero have since gone on to become independent solo artists but this recording with their brother and father is one of their best ever and should be in everyone's library.You may have noticed a similarity in the name of one of the soloists, Domenick Saltarelli, with that of mine, and indeed, I am very proud of his accomplishments and those of his fellow musicians on this recording: John Corigliano, Margaret Bella and Victor Alessandro. This is truly a gem! You will enjoy it.

Average customer rating: Joaquin Rodrigo complete concertos sfor guitar & harp Marriner and Romeros unbeatable 2'fer bargain Inroduction to Rodrigo the best interpretation by the romeros

Rodrigo: Complete Concertos for Guitar and Harp Joaquin Rodrigo , Antonio de Almeida , Neville Marriner , Barry Davis , Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields , Los Romeros , Angel Romero , Pepe Romero , Catherine Michel , and Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Harp | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Fantasía para un Gentilhombre Los Romeros: The Rodrigo Collection The Rodrigo Edition (4 CDs): Concertos & Orchestral Works Conducted by Enrique Batiz Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces Rodrigo: Concerto Madrigal; Concerto Andaluz ASIN: B00000I94F Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

1. Concierto de Aranjuez: Allegro con spirito
2. Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio
3. Concierto de Aranjuez: Allegro gentile
4. Concerto andaluz: Tiempo de Bolero
5. Concerto andaluz: Adagio
6. Concerto andaluz: Allegretto
7. Concierto serenata: Estudiantina: Allegro ma non troppo - Andante
8. Concierto serenata: Intermezzo con aria: Adagio - Allegro moderato
9. Concierto serenata: Sarao: Allegro deciso
10. Sones en la Giralda: Lento: Allegro vivace - Tempo di sevillana

Tracks:

1. Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Villano y Ricercare: Adagietto - Andante moderato
2. Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Espanoleta y Fanfare de la Caballeria de Napoles: Adagio - Allegretto molto ritmico
3. Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Danza de las hachas: Allegro con brio
4. Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Canario. Allegro ma non troppo
5. Concierto madrigal: Fanfarre. Allegro marziale
6. Concierto madrigal: Madrigal. Andante nostalgico
7. Concierto madrigal: Entrada. Allegro vivace
8. Concierto madrigal: Pastorcito, tu que vienes, pastorcito, tu que vas. Allegro vivace
9. Concierto madrigal: Girardilla. Presto
10. Concierto madrigal: Pastoral. Allegro
11. Concierto madrigal: Fandango
12. Concierto madrigal: Arieta. Andante nostalgico
13. Concierto madrigal: Zapateado. Allegro vivace
14. Concierto madrigal: Caccia a la espanola. Allegro vivace - Andante nostalgico
15. Concerto para una fiesta: Allegro deciso
16. Concerto para una fiesta: Andante calmo
17. Concerto para una fiesta: Allegro moderato

Customer Reviews:

Joaquin Rodrigo complete concertos sfor guitar & harp.......2007-01-22

If you like classical music, enjoy spanish guitar, you will love this. It is lighthearted, uplifting, & joyful to listen to.

Marriner and Romeros unbeatable.......2003-02-11

These are probably the best recordings of the Rodrigo guitar concertos available. There is noticeable analog tape hiss in the background but this is a small price to pay for these excellent, classic recordings. The technical precision of Pepe Romero on the guitar along with the excellent performance of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and the equally good sound engineering is a rare treat. Rodrigo and the Romeros seem meant to go together so this CD set is a must have. It's unfortunate that an equally good recording of the Concierto Serenata is not included. The performance on the harp is disappointing. I am puzzled why Catherine Michel breaks into chords where Rodrigo wrote arpeggios. If this is artistic license it is a poor choice. The sound of the harp often fades behind the sound of the orchestra too. The entire recording seems poorly engineered. The orchestra sounds distant, as if it is poorly mixed or too few microphones were used. In the absence of a better performance, the Concierto Serenata would have best been left off the disc.

2'fer bargain.......2001-11-27

Wow!! Fantastic stuff that is highly recommended for classical music listeners old and new. Hats off to Phillips for collecting these songs by Spanish maestro Rodrigo and presenting them on two discs. Besides the more familiar fare like "Fantasia para un gentilhombre" and "Concierto de Arunjuez," which I never get tired of, there are various other conciertos that are so soothing and extremely relaxing. This is music to park your mind in tranquility bay with, a blissfull audio experience, orchestral nirvana for the classical music neophyte. The "Madrigal Concierto" is especially note worthy, the two guitars and orchestra are magical as they play in unison, elevating the listener to heights unknown and back. There are various performers on this disc and all are outstanding. The performance of Los Romeros on guitars and Catherine Michel plucking her heavenly harp are exceptional and simply perfect to my ears. These are all recordings from the 70's and early 80's but have been digitally remastered for a crystal clear sound. If you like the music of Joaquin Rodrigo you will love this compilation of 155 min+ of his best compositions at an incredibly low price.

Inroduction to Rodrigo.......2001-07-28

I cannot compare these works with others by this composer because this was my first experience of him, but for the information of anyone else who is not familiar with Joaquin Rodrigo, I would describe him as a Spanish Aaron Copland in that they were contemporaries and they both incorporated national folk music into their compositions. It's difficult for me to imagine anyone of any age not enjoying these works.

the best interpretation by the romeros.......2000-08-18

this cd are the best works for guitar by rodrigo, and the best interpretation by the romeros, especially Pepe Romero. His friendship with rodrigo was very important for the interpretation of the concierto de aranjuez and the concierto madrigal with his brother Angel. A great work and i am excited with this cd.

Average customer rating: Very fine collection of special works. Truly UNIQUE Classical Guitar Great guitar music A great classical guitar CD set Mozart never composed for the guitar, but. . . .

Giuliani: Complete Guitar Concertos Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Giuliani, Mauro | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Boccherini: Quintets For Guitar And Strings Music of Giuliani Mauro Giuliani: Potpourris Nos. 1-3; Sonata Eroica; Variations Giuliani: Duets for Flute and Guitar Boccherini: Quintets for Guitar & Strings ASIN: B0000041F4 Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Guitar Concerto No. 1 In A, Op. 30 : Allegro maestoso
2. Guitar Concerto No. 1 In A, Op. 30 : Andantino (Siciliano)
3. Guitar Concerto No. 1 In A, Op. 30 : Polonaise (Allegretto)
4. Guitar Concerto No. 2 In A, Op. 36 : Maestoso
5. Guitar Concerto No. 2 In A, Op. 36 : Andantino
6. Guitar Concerto No. 2 In A, Op. 36 : Rondo (Allegretto)
7. Variations On 'I Bin A Kohlbauern Bub', Op. 49
8. Gran Sonata Eroica In A : A-dur - en la majeur

Tracks:

1. Guitar Concerto No. 3 In F, Op. 70 : Allegro moderato
2. Guitar Concerto No. 3 In F, Op. 70 : Andantino alla sciliana con variaziono
3. Guitar Concerto No. 3 In F, Op. 70 : Polonaise. Allegretto
4. Introduction, Theme With Variations & Polonaise, Op. 65 : Introduction
5. Introduction, Theme With Variations & Polonaise, Op. 65 : Thema mit Variationen
6. Introduction, Theme With Variations & Polonaise, Op. 65 : Polonaise
7. Grande Ouverture, Op. 61
8. La Melanconia
9. Variations On A Theme By Handel, Op. 107
10. Variazioni Concertianti, Op. 130 : Introduzione (Allegro maestoso) - Tena (Allegretto) con variazioni

Customer Reviews:

Very fine collection of special works........2006-03-04

In spite of the several references to Mozart (some of us get tired of him), I found this collection to be unique, innovative and very well performed. I find myself playing it over and over with growing enjoyment.

Truly UNIQUE Classical Guitar.......2001-12-14

I first heard the Guitar Concerti Nos. 1 & 2 on an old cassette tape from the Musical Heritage Society. This compilation from Philips Classics presents not only these but the Concerto No. 3 as well.

Additionally, there are several other Giuliani works for Guitar & Orchestra, solo Guitar pieces, and the "Variazioni Concertanti", a duet with Celedonio Romero.

These compositions are rarely performed or recorded. Giuliani's works are UNIQUE among the genre of Classical Guitar composition... reflecting as they do, that transitional period between the "Classic" and the "Romantic".

Any devotee of Classical Guitar music who is not aware of Giuliani's work, is truly missing something!!!

Great guitar music.......2000-11-12

Enchanting and playful music, excellent performance and sound.Agree with another reviewer about similarities with Mozart.

I'm not an expert, just a fan of classical music

A great classical guitar CD set.......2000-05-06

I am a fan of guitar music, and tried out this 2 CD set after hearing it on radio. The music is very good and the guitar is accompanied by a complete orchestra (none other than the immortal Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields).

But to be sure, this is classical guitar, and not folk guitar music. I enjoyed this CD very much, but it is not like Spanish guitar or the works of John Williams (the guitar player, not the movie composer).

However, if you are a fan of the guitar, as I am, it will be long before you tire of this CD.

Mozart never composed for the guitar, but. . . ........2000-03-11

Giuliani sure must have studied Mozart because, if you like Mozart(and who doesn't), you will like Giuliani. These CDs are a good bargain and a pleasant introduction to the music of Mauro Giuliani. The recording is relatively old(1975-1978 ADD) but the performances are fine(Pepe Romero in my mind is the best in the world today) and so is the sound.

A fine addition to anyone's classical CD collection.

Average customer rating: More of Vivaldi's great music. Just great! Heard "Four Seasons"? Want more? GET THIS!

Vivaldi for Valentines: Romantic Interludes for the One You Love Manufacturer: Philips 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 Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Concertos | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Concertos | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Chopin and Champagne: Set Your Mood for Romance Rachmaninoff for Romance: Passionate Music for Love and Desire Liszt for Lovers: Piano Dreams of Love and Passion Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit Baroque at Bathtime: A Relaxing Serenade to Wash Your Cares Away ASIN: B0000041ER Release Date: 1996-01-23

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: Laro
9. Triple Violin Concerto in F: Andante
10. Flute Concerto in F: Largo
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): Larghetto
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): Largo

Amazon.com

Another installment in Philips's Set Your Life to Music series (which has included Mozart for Your Mind, Baroque at Bathtime, and Rachmaninoff for Romance, among others), Vivaldi for Valentines is loosely built around the aura of romance that Venice continues to evoke. Vivaldi captured it for all time in his music, inspired by the often melancholy beauty of his native city, one that has been known through the ages as La Serenissima. Along with such ultrafamiliar pieces as the "Winter" largo movement from The Four Seasons (in which the violin sighs a rapturous melody against sounds imitating a crackling, cozy fire) and the Largo of the Guitar Concerto in D--Vivaldi's slow movements, with all their gentle dreaminess, being given the limelight in this compilation--are many gems you've likely not heard before. The list of performers and approaches is too expansive even to mention but predominantly features performances by I Musici. It's hard to believe that Vivaldi's music, having sunk into oblivion, resurfaced again only a few decades ago. This is a pleasant compilation that makes a perfect entrée if you'd like to learn more about classical music--and Vivaldi in particular--than The Four Season. And, as for setting a romantic mood, this will give your mojo all the help it needs. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

More of Vivaldi's great music........2001-08-24

When it comes to Vivaldi's works, the majority of people usually tend to associate him solely with composing the Four Seasons. However, this particular cd will introduce classical music lovers to other music that he composed for various stringed instruments, including the violin and cello. It does include a section from Winter of the Four Seasons, but the rest is other music that some may not be too familiar with. For a low price, you'll be getting a great selection of music.

Just great!.......2000-07-10

I don't really know a lot about classical music even though I listen to a lot of it. All I can say is that every piece on this collection evokes a tremendous amount of peace and happy emotion. I listen to it in my office, and that in combination with my new fountain.... better than Prozac. My favorite piece is "Concerto for Guitar in D major: Largo" (sample #2 above). Highly recommend!

Heard "Four Seasons"? Want more? GET THIS!.......1999-03-16

Almost everyone knows Vivaldi's "Four Seasons". If you love that gorgeous piece of music, than I say your next purchase should be this! It is a gorgeous collecton of string quartets along with flutes and very impressive classical guitar. I put it on whenever I need to be taken away from this world, or when I need some artistic inspiration.

Average customer rating: Active or Passive Voice? Four Seasons a Winner A New Twist for an Old Favorite! Not as much fun as it could be given the premise

Vivaldi's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Four Seasons Manufacturer: RCA 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 | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Canon Ravel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Bolero Tchaikovsky's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Nutcracker Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: Canon in D The Elegance of Pachelbel ASIN: B0000894R5 Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro - Vladimir Spivakov
2. II. Largo - Amsterdam Guitar Trio
3. III. Allegro - Michala Petri
4. I. Allegro Non Molto - Larry Coryell
5. II. Adagio/Presto - Tracy Scott Silverman
6. III. Presto - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
7. I. Allegro - James Galway
8. II. Adagio Molto - Larry Coryell
9. III. Allegro - Vladimir Spivakov
10. I. Allegro Non Molto - Ransom Wilson
11. II. Largo - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
12. III. Allegro - James Galway
13. I. Allegro (Alternate Version) - Michala Petri
14. III. Allegro (Alternate Version) - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
15. I. Allegro Non Molto (Alternate Version) - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
16. II. Adagio/Presto (Alternate Version) - James Galway
17. III. Presto (Alternate Version) - Larry Coryell
18. III. Allegro (Alternate Version) - Amsterdam Guitar Trio
19. I. Allegro Non Molto (Alternate Version) - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
20. I. Allegro Non Molto (Alternate Version) - James Galway
21. II. Largo (Alternate Version) - Vladimir Spivakov
22. II. Largo (Alternate Version) - Larry Coryell
23. III. Allegro (Alternate Version) - Gottfried Von Der Goltz

Customer Reviews:

Active or Passive Voice?.......2006-11-29

Part One: It must have been the wax.
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While it is essential for any artist to interpret the work of another before them, a regard for the original author must remain intact. This is an ambitious recording, however, we are rarely judged by our intent and far more often by our act. All too often in this recording we are listening to the artist playing an author's work rather than the author's work being played by an artist. Hubris abounds in this recording, from its conception to its release, and unfortunately suffers an all too predictable fate.

Part Two: I can see the numbers.
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However, even more disenchanting than the usurping of a masterwork is the lack of inspired performances, as if each is so out of context that within the confines of these "snippets" the artist never engages leaving the listener equally disengaged, akin to a polished paint-by-numbers canvas executed in water color by a haphazard collection of period icons. If this was the very first recording of this sterling composition, it may well have been the very last.


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Four Seasons a Winner.......2005-07-21

This is the second copy of Vivaldi's Greatest Hit I have purchased. I liked it so much, I decided to buy another copy to give my 15-yr-old nephew, who is a violinist and lover of classical music. He loves it, too, so two thumbs up from this reviewer.

A New Twist for an Old Favorite!.......2004-05-28

I own two other renderings of "The Four Seasons" in addition to this one, and this disc is my favorite. Vivaldi intended for "The Four Seasons" to be a multimedia experience, incorporating music, image, and poetry. This collection truly captures that spirit of versatility by arranging the work for several different instruments (not just guitar, as the previous review would have you believe). In addition, the movements rendered with soloist Gottfried von der Goltz on the Baroque violin sound almost completely different from any previous recordings. His style is hard, almost violent, while his instrument sounds much darker and richer than a modern violin. It adds a depth to "The Four Seasons" lacking in many new studio recordings. The third movement from "Summer" in particular is stunning, with von der Goltz transforming it from a mere succession of rushing 16th notes into an exuberant, virtuosic portrait of a prairie thunderstorm. The guitar, flute, and electronic arrangements (only one electronic arrangement, however) are excellent, retaining the true spirit of the original while managing to add something new. The disc contains the entire cycle of the seasons twice, with various different instrumentations playing each movement. Lovers of "The Four Seasons," Baroque music, or classical music in general will find MUCH to appreciate here!

Not as much fun as it could be given the premise.......2003-04-16

This isn't a bad album. It's a perfectly nice run-through of Four Seasons, twice. But the premise is that there are many different performers in many different styles, and the actuality comes out less varied than one would hope.

The performers are certainly all-stars, and there's nothing wrong with any of the performances. It's just that, they're, well, the same performances those all-stars could give any time. There are no new interpretations of the work. There are very few adaptations to unusual instruments - except for the movements done mainly on guitar, everything else is essentially the basic original orchestration, with different soloists filling in instead of the violin - Michaela Petri on recorder, James Galway on flute, etc.

And I didn't feel that the choice of which soloists did which movements was as inspired as it could have been. In several movements, the soloists hardly came across as soloists at all. The order in which the performers appeared, appeared to have been chosen at random. That is, every movement was played in order, with some randomly chosen set of artists doing it. Then, the (nearly) whole thing was played again, this time with the artists chosen randomly a different way, so that Michaela Petri was doing a different movement from the first time through.

Many casual listeners to classical music aren't aware that each "Season" is actually made up of three sections. The recording switches performers with every section. I personally think this would have been more effective if one set of performers had done all three sections of a season, long enough for the listener to really get a feel for their sound, then switched to another performer only with the change of seasons. With 8 seasons to go through (four times two), that still would have allowed for plenty of variety, and left one much more able to appreciate that variety.

If you don't already have a recording of "The Four Seasons" then this one isn't bad at all - go ahead and buy it. But if you already have several recordings, you won't be adding anything unusual or radically different to your collection.

Average customer rating: Brilliant! Pleasant album, but This is one of the most beautiful CD I have ever lisent to!!

Vivaldi: Lute Concertos 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 Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Concertos | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Concertos | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: Concerti per Mandolini Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos Baroque Lute Music, Vol. 1 Bach J.S.: Works For Lute [Germany] Antonio Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos, Los Romeros ASIN: B000001GCK Release Date: 1990-12-10

Tracks:

1. Concerto fur Laute (Gitarre), 2 Violinen und Basso continuo D-dur (RV 93): 1. Allegro giusto
2. Concerto fur Laute (Gitarre), 2 Violinen und Basso continuo D-dur (RV 93): 2. Largo
3. Concerto fur Laute (Gitarre), 2 Violinen und Basso continuo D-dur (RV 93): 3. Allegro
4. Concerto fur Viola d'amore, Laute (Gitarre), Streicher und Basso continuo d-moll (RV 540): 1. Allegro
5. Concerto fur Viola d'amore, Laute (Gitarre), Streicher und Basso continuo d-moll (RV 540): 2. Largo
6. Concerto fur Viola d'amore, Laute (Gitarre), Streicher und Basso continuo d-moll (RV 540): 3. Allegro
7. Concerto fur Mandolin, Streicher und Orgel C-dur (RV 425): 1. Allegro
8. Concerto fur Mandolin, Streicher und Orgel C-dur (RV 425): 2. Largo
9. Concerto fur Mandolin, Streicher und Orgel C-dur (RV 425): 3. Allegro
10. Concerto fur 2 Mandolinen Streicher und Orgel G-dur (RV 532): 1. Allegro
11. Concerto fur 2 Mandolinen Streicher und Orgel G-dur (RV 532): 2. Andante
12. Concerto fur 2 Mandolinen Streicher und Orgel G-dur (RV 532): 3. Allegro
13. Concerto fur 2 Floten, 2 Salmo (Fagotte), 2 Violinen 'in tromba marina', 2 Mandolinen, 2 Theorben (Gitarren), Violencello, Streicher und Cembalo (Orgel) C-dur: 13. Allegro molto
14. Concerto fur 2 Floten, 2 Salmo (Fagotte), 2 Violinen 'in tromba marina', 2 Mandolinen, 2 Theorben (Gitarren), Violencello, Streicher und Cembalo (Orgel) C-dur: 2. Andante molto
15. Concerto fur 2 Floten, 2 Salmo (Fagotte), 2 Violinen 'in tromba marina', 2 Mandolinen, 2 Theorben (Gitarren), Violencello, Streicher und Cembalo (Orgel) C-dur: 3. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant!.......2002-06-17

I'm no classical buff, in fact I'm more into alternative stuff,
but this CD is beautiful.

If you ever wanted some classical work, and wanted
something a bit off the beaten track, i.e.
not the stuff you hear in adverts, this if for you.

Checkout the samples...you'll end up playing it for years and years.

I know I never get bored of it.

Pleasant album, but.......2001-08-11

I would recommend Il Giardino Armonico's version of the Lute Concertos for those who prefer period instruments.

This is one of the most beautiful CD I have ever lisent to!!.......1999-02-16

This CD is a MUST for any collector of Vivaldi's music

Average customer rating: The most beautiful piece of music in the world. Amazing what an acoustic guitar can do! Great Playing of Guitar Concertos Great guitarist, great music

Christopher Parkening Plays Vivaldi Guitar Concertos & Warlock Capriol Suite Christopher Parkening , Antonio Vivaldi , Peter Warlock , Michael Praetorius , Iona Brown , and Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Warlock | Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Trio Sonatas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Parkening, Christopher | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Christopher Parkening plays Bach Christopher Parkening - A Tribute to Segovia In the Spanish Style / Christopher Parkening Artistry of Christopher Parkening Christopher Parkening - A Bach Celebration ASIN: B000002RU3 Release Date: 1994-03-15

Tracks:

1. Concerto in D part I, RV93: I Allegro giusto
2. Concerto In D: II Largo
3. Concerto In D: III Allegro
4. Capriol: I Basse-Danse
5. Capriol: II Pavane
6. Capriol: III Tordion
7. Capriol: IV Bransle
8. Capriol: V Pieds-en-l'air
9. Capriol: VI Mattachins
10. Concerto In C, RV 425: I Allegro
11. Concerto In C, RV 425: II Largo
12. Concerto In C, RV 425: III Allegro
13. Trio In C, RV 82: I Allegro non molto
14. Trio In C, RV 82: II Larghetto
15. Trio In C, RV 82: III Allegro
16. Suite In D Terpsicore: I Courante
17. Suite in D: II Ballet
18. Suite In D Terpsicore: III Gavotte
19. Suite In D Terpsicore: IV Spagnoletta
20. Suite In D Terpsicore: V Bransle double
21. Suite In D Terpsicore: VI Courante I & II
22. Suite In D Terpsicore: VII Volte

Customer Reviews:

The most beautiful piece of music in the world........2006-03-22

Christopher Parkening is fantastic. Today there are a lot of good guitarplayers in the world, good technic, musicality and so on, but Parkening take the word music to a new dimension. It is so much more than just music.
Close your eyes and relax and let the music give you harmony.
Tomas from Sweden.

Amazing what an acoustic guitar can do!.......2003-01-22

I'm just learning guitar and a friend who plays classical guitar reccommended Peter Warlock's Capriol. This CD blew me away and has encouraged me to practice harder and to play more.

Great Playing of Guitar Concertos.......2001-08-01

This is just a marvelous collection of well-done performance of one great classical guitarist. From the compositions of Vivaldi (two are included), the world premiere recording of Peter Warlock's Capriol and Praetorius' Suite in D, Parkening puts forth a marvelous effort.

His playing seems effortless but full of passion and spirit. Especially pleasing to my ear is the piece by Warlock and Praetorius.

You will not tire of listening to this variety of Concertos with its varying styles as well as pace.

Great guitarist, great music.......2000-03-01

Christopher Parkening is a wonderful guitarist. On this release one can hear how wonderfully subtle a soloist he is. His phrasing on the largo movement of Vivaldi's Concerto in D (track 2) is particularly poetic. The Vivaldi pieces here are my favorites; I especially like the Trio in C (tracks 13-15). The combination of harpsichord, violin, and guitar is magical, making for some delicious baroque chamber music. In short, I highly recommend this recording.

Average customer rating: Bass is Beautiful!!! One of the best Karr plays like an Angel Virtuoso Double Bass Concertos

Virtuoso Double-Bass Concertos Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Double Bass | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Meyer & Bottesini Concertos Tarantella Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suites: Performed on Double Bass The London Double Bass Sound Double Bass Concerti ASIN: B000001SX9 Release Date: 1994-03-21

Tracks:

1. Concerto For Double-Bass And Orchestra: Allegro
2. Concerto For Double-Bass And Orchestra: Andante
3. Concerto For Double-Bass And Orchestra: Allegro
4. Concerto In A Major For Double-Bass And Orchestra: Allegro moderato
5. Concerto In A Major For Double-Bass And Orchestra: Andante
6. Concerto In A Major For Double-Bass And Orchestra: Allegro guisto
7. Fantasia On 'Moses'

Customer Reviews:

Bass is Beautiful!!!.......2003-03-04

Although this CD is much older, this recording of Gary Karr playing these wonderful classical concertos for double bass is the best I've heard. There is so much emotion and intensity in the performance that makes the listener never want the music to end. Karr projects over the orchestra with such ease, which is a problem for most Double Bassists because the sound is so low. I've yet to find a better recording of these Concertos; the Koussevitzky is my favorite and the unique cadenza Karr performs in the Dragonetti Concerto is beautiful. You can't go wrong with this CD.

One of the best.......2002-08-27

I have yet to find a better recording of any of the three pieces on this CD- and I have yet to find a better recording of Gary Karr. His ultra romantic musicality and his rich yet bright tone are perfect for these pieces (unlike, perhaps, his later Bach recordings...)and his technique is as polished as I have ever heard it. The orchestra is more solid than many you will find on bass concerto recordings (with the exception of Meyer's recent Bottesini CD) and it creates the perfect atmosphere in all three pieces. Absolutely a must have for bass players as well as anyone wanting to hear what bass is supposed to sound like.

Karr plays like an Angel.......2000-05-15

In this album you can tell Gary's excellent tuning and the "colours" of his instrument. The CD was recorded on 1980, it has very low output. So I have to put it a little bit louder than normal db. After doing this, a disgusting buzz appears during the whole album coming from both speakers. I think that it is from the original recording. In the "one of my favourites pieces written for DoubleBass" the Sergei Koussevitsky Concerto, at some passages, the sound of the DoubleBass get lost because of the Orchestra. The Paganini variations, I preffer the version that appears with the London DoubleBass Sound, it's a newer recording, and with superb interpretation. But in general terms, is an excellent CD.

Virtuoso Double Bass Concertos.......2000-04-27

This is a must have for any double bassist. These three works are all major pieces in the bassist's solo repetoire and Karr's performances are the standard to which all others are compared

Track Listings:

1. Hindemith: Mathis der Maler
2. HUGO WOLF : Manuel Venegas - Orchestral Songs - 2CD
3. Ilona Tokody & Juan Pons ~ Verdi Gala
4. Improvisations for Christmas
5. Karl Muck The Electrical Wagner Recordings for Orchestra
6. King of Instruments: the Art of Gillian Weir V.5 [Import]
7. Knussen Conducts Knussen
8. Le Nozze di Figaro
9. Live Performances, 1944-1975
10. Mendelssohn: Concerto for piano & violin in Dm

Track Listings

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Track Listings

Greatest Hits/One Night Only: Deluxe Sound & Vision [Import]

Ives: Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 2

Les Incontournables [Import]

Come on Down

Hot Shots II

Maxine Brown - Greatest Hits [Tomato]

Here & Now

Fauré/Poulenc

Rise Above It

Kai Winding, Jay Jay Johnson and Bennie Green with Strings

Insignificance

Internal Exile [Import]

Global Groove: Edge

The Baggage That It Brings

Loaded, Like New