Antonio Vivaldi: Violin Concertos, Op. 8 Nos. 5-12

1. Violin Concerto ("La tempesta di mare"), for violin, strings & continuo in E-flat ("Il cimento" No. 5), Op.8/5, RV 253
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Philip Ledger , Pinchas Zukerman

2. Violin Concerto ("Il piacere"), for violin, strings & continuo in C major ("Il Cimento" No. 6), Op. 8/6, RV 180
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Philip Ledger , Pinchas Zukerman

3. Violin Concerto ("Per Pisendel"), for violin, strings & continuo in D minor, Op. 8/7, RV 242
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Philip Ledger , Pinchas Zukerman

4. Flute Concerto ("La tempesta di mare"), for flute, strings & continuo in F major, Op. 10/1, RV 433
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Philip Ledger , Pinchas Zukerman

5. Oboe Concerto, for oboe, strings & continuo in D minor, Op. 8/9, RV 454
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Philip Ledger , Pinchas Zukerman

6. Violin Concerto ("La caccia" ), for violin, strings & continuo in B-flat major ("Il cimento" No. 10), Op. 8/10, RV 362
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Philip Ledger , Pinchas Zukerman

7. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in D major ("La stravaganza" No. 11), Op. 4/11, RV 204
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Philip Ledger , Pinchas Zukerman

8. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in C major ("Il cimento" No. 12), Op. 8/12, RV 178
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Neil Black , English Chamber Orchestra , Philip Ledger , Pinchas Zukerman

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Antonio Vivaldi: Concerti Op. 8
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Pina Carmirelli's Is The Best By I Musici If Not The Best Period

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Buena interpretación de I Musici

okay Four Seasons, the other concerti are not as good...

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerti Op. 8

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

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Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: I - Allegro
Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: II - Largo
Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: III - Allegro
Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: I - Allegro
Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: II - Largo
Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: III - Allegro
Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: I - Allegro
Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: II - Largo
Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: III - Allegro
Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': I - Allegro
Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': II - Adagio
Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': III - Allegro
Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: I - Allegro
Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: II - Largo
Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: III - Allegro
Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: I - Allegro
Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: II - Largo
Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: III - Allegro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vivaldi: Violin Concertos, Op. 8 Nos. 5-12

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The Original Baroque Sequel

Vivaldi: Violin Concertos, Op. 8 Nos. 5-12

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Release Date: 1994-05-03

Tracks:

Violin Concerto In E-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 5 (RV 253) 'La tempesta di mare': I. (Allegro e) Presto
Violin Concerto In E-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 5 (RV 253) 'La tempesta di mare': II. Largo
Violin Concerto In E-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 5 (RV 253) 'Il piacere': III. Presto
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 8 No. 6 (RV 180) 'Il piacere': I. Allegro
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 8 No. 6 (RV 180) 'Il piacere': II. Largo
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 8 No. 6 (RV 180) 'Il piacere': III. Allegro
Violin Concerto In D Minor, Op. 8 No. 7 (RV 242): I. Allegro
Violin Concerto In D Minor, Op. 8 No. 7 (RV 242): II. Largo
Violin Concerto In D Minor, Op. 8 No. 7 (RV 242): III. Allegro
Violin Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 8 (RV 332): I. Allegro
Violin Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 8 (RV 332): II. Largo
Violin Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 8 (RV 332): III. Allegro
Oboe (Violin) Concerto In D Minor, Op. 8 No. 9 (RV 454): I. Allegro
Oboe (Violin) Concerto In D Minor, Op. 8 No. 9 (RV 454): II. Largo
Oboe (Violin) Concerto In D Minor, Op. 8 No. 9 (RV 454): III. Allegro
Violin Concerto In B-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 10 (RV 362) 'La caccia': I. Allegro
Violin Concerto In B-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 10 (RV 362) 'La caccia': II. Adagio (Grave)
Violin Concerto In B-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 10 (RV 362) 'La caccia': III. Allegro
Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 8 No. 11 (RV 210): I. Allegro
Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 8 No. 11 (RV 210): II. Largo
Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 8 No. 11 (RV 210): III. Allegro
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 8 No. 12 (RV 178): I. Allegro
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 8 No. 12 (RV 178): II. Largo
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 8 No. 12 (RV 178): III. Allegro

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The Original Baroque Sequel.......2001-01-13

This CD is the original "Simply Baroque II!" The first four Violin Concertos of Vivaldi's Opus 8 are some of the most famous music in all history -- you may know them better as "The Four Seasons." Concerto Nos. 5-12 are not quite as catchy and memorable as "Spring" (although 5, 6 & 10 come close), but they are an ample follow-up for those who can't get enough Vivaldi. In terms of this performance, the English Chamber Orchestra, with Pinchas Zukerman conducting and performing on violin, is impeccable. But I knew this would be the case because my favorite Bach Violin Concertos were also by the E.C.O. (on EMI/Angel but with Barenboim conducting). Finally, this disc is another amazing value from one of the best lines in all classical music, Sony Essential Classics, as it logs in at more than 75 minutes. A must buy for baroque music fans!

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A Baroque Festival

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Tracks:

Mouret: Fanfare ("Masterpiece Theater" Theme)
Pachelbel: Canon in D Major
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Op. 8:"The Spring" in E major, No. 1: Allegro
Largo e pianissimo sempre
Allegro: Rustic Dance
"The Summer" in G minor, No. 2:Allegro non molto
Adagio: Presto
Presto: Impetuous summer storm
"The Fall" in F major, No. 3: Dancing and Singing of the Peasants: Allegro
The Sleeping Drunkards: Adagio
The Hunt: Allegro
"The Winter" in F minor, No. 4: Allegro non molto
Largo
Allegro
Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Handel: Largo from "Xerxes"
Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D minor: Andante e spiccato
Adagio
Presto
Fux: Gigue

Tracks:

Bach: "Brandenburg" Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: [Allegro]
Andante
Allegro assai
"Brandenburg" Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: [Allegro]
Allegro
"Brandenburg" Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050:Allegro
Affettuoso
Allegro
Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Handel: "Messiah" Highlights: Overture
Comfort ye
Every Valley
And the Glory of the Lord
Glory to God
Hallelujah!
And the Trumpet Shall Sound

Tracks:

Handel: "Water Music" Suite: Overture
Adagio
Allegro; Andante; Allegro
Minuet
Air
Minuet
Bourrie
Hornpipe
Allegro moderato
Handel: Royal Fireworks Music: Overture
Bourrie
"The Peace:" Largo alla Siciliana
La Rijouissance: Allegro
Minuet
Minuet
Purcell: Rondeau
Purcell: Tune in D major
Bach: Arioso for Brass
Vivaldi: Allegro for Brass
Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 846
Bach: Sleepers, Wake

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J. Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary
Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Ouverture
Rondeau
Sarabande
Bourrie
Polonaise: Lentement
Menuet
Badinerie
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV 1066: Ouverture [Grave; Allegro]
Courante
Gavotte
Forlane
Menuet
Bourrie
Passepied
Bach: Air for the "G" String
Purcell: Symphony from "The Fairy Queen," Act Four: Allegro marziale
Canzona
Largo
Allegro maestoso
Adagio
Allegro maestoso
Telemann: "A Hero's Music": La Vaillance
La Grace
L'Armenet
Handel: Joy to the World

Vivaldi: Violin Concertos, Op. 8, Nos. 5-8

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More Baroque-sounding than Naxos Predecessors

Vivaldi: Violin Concertos, Op. 8, Nos. 5-8

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Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

Con No.5 in E flat 'La Tempesta di Mare': (Allegro e) Presto
Con No.5 in E flat 'La Tempesta di Mare': Largo
Con No.5 in E flat 'La Tempesta di Mare': Presto
Con No.6 in C, RV 180 'Il Piacere': Allegro
Con No.6 in C, RV 180 'Il Piacere': Largo (e cantabile)
Con No.6 in C, RV 180 'Il Piacere': Allegro
Con No.7 in d, RV 242: Allegro
Con No.7 in d, RV 242: Largo
Con No.7 in d, RV 242: Allegro
Con No.8 in g, RV 332: Allegro
Con No.8 in g, RV 332: Largo
Con No.8 in g, RV 332: Allegro (molto vivace)
Con No.10 in B flat, RV 362 'La Caccia': Allegro
Con No.10 in B flat, RV 362 'La Caccia': Adagio (Grave)
Con No.10 in B flat, RV 362 'La Caccia': Allegro
Con No.11 in D, RV 210: Allegro
Con No.11 in D, RV 210: Largo
Con No.11 in D, RV 210: Allegro
Con No.12 in C, RV 178: Allegro
Con No.12 in C, RV 178: Largo
Con No.12 in C, RV 178: Allegro

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More Baroque-sounding than Naxos Predecessors.......2004-12-18

As with many other Naxos recordings, it was only after I bought better, more expensive hifi equipment that I came to appreciate the qualities of this disc; before, it seemed that the solo violinist and the strings were just one massive block of sound, but now I can hear the soloist in the foreground and the string players grouped around him. And although I am normally a great fan of period instruments, I am quite impressed at what the Budapest Strings and their soloists Béla Bánfalvi and Károly Botvay produce on modern instruments. Their tone is, despite the obvious differences to period instrument groups, distinctly more baroque-sounding than that of their Slovakian colleagues (Capella Istropolitana recorded two Vivaldi discs for Naxos in 1987/1988). The fast movements are played rapidly and with great virtuosity, the soloist really showing off what he can do (at least one of these concertos was dedicated to the great Dresden violinist Pisendel). The slow movements have a certain sweetness, but don't get bogged down in the kind of melancholy that Jozef Kopelman produced on the Naxos recording of Vivaldi's Opus 3. The music is, of course, not profound, it is 18th century pop music, and with a little cynicism it is possible to understand why Stravinsky said that Vivaldi just wrote the same concerto 450 times over. But if you are not feeling cynical but want some bright violin playing that you don't have to get meditative over, then this disc could be for you. - One question arises: Why did Budapest Strings not record Vivaldi's Opus 8, Number 9, which is the only one of the set of twelve not available on Naxos? It would have fit nicely on to this CD. - Period instrument lovers could do worse than try out these concertos as performed by the baroque specialists Monica Huggett and the Raglan Baroque Players directed by Nicholas Kraemer (available at budget price on Virgin).

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Great Composers Collection

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The Well Tempered Clavier: Prelude and Fugue In C Major, BWV 846
Brandenburg Concerto No.3 In G Major, BWV 1048: Allegro
Brandenburg Concerto No.3 In G Major, BWV 1048: Adagio
Brandenburg Concerto No.3 In G Major, BWV 1048: Allegro
Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1004 For Flute, Violin, Harpsichourd And Basso Continuo: Allegro
Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1004 For Flute, Violin, Harpsichourd And Basso Continuo: Adagio ma non tanto e dolce
Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1004 For Flute, Violin, Harpsichourd And Basso Continuo: Alla breve
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Overture
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Rondeau
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Sarabande
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Bouree I
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Bouree II
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Polonaise I
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Polonaise II
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Double
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Menuetto
Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Badinerie
Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: (Without Indication)
Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: Andante
Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: Presto

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Symphony No.5 in C minor op.67:: Allegro con brio
Rondo a capriccio in G major op.129: 'The Rage Over The Lost Penny'
Septet op.20 in E flat major: Menuetto
Overture Op.72a: Leonore
Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor (Moonlight): Adagio sostenuto
Sonata in A major op.47 (Kreutzer): Finale-Presto
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.5 in E flat major op.73 (Emperor): Adagio un poco mosso
Bagatelle in A minor No.59: Fur Elise
Symphony No.9 In D Minor Op.125: Finale: Ode To Joy

Tracks:

Prelude In D Flat Major 'Raindrops': 1. op. 28 No.15
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor op.21: Maestoso
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor op.21: Larghetto
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor op.21: Allegro vivace
Ballad No. 1 in G minor op 23
Fantasy - Improptu op. 66
Etude In C Minor Op.10 No.12 'Revolution': Allegro con fuoco
Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor op.31
Waltz No. 6 in D flat major op.64-1:

Tracks:

Watermusic, Suite:: Allegro
Watermusic, Suite:: Air
Watermusic, Suite: Bourree
Watermusic, Suite: Hornpipe
Watermusic, Suite: Andante espressivo
Watermusic, Suite: Hornpipe II
'Xerxes': Largo
Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: Overture
Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: Burree
Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: La paix (The Peace)
Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: La rejouissance (The Joy)
Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: Menuett I
Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: Menuett II
Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Overture
Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Allegro
Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Air: Lentement
Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Allegro
Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Allegro
Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Allegro moderato
Gavotte and Passepied
'The Messiah': Hallelujah

Tracks:

Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 In E Flat Major: Allegro maestoso
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 In E Flat Major: Quasi Adagio
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 In E Flat Major: Allegro marziale animato - Presto
Love Dream No. 3 In A Flat Major: Piano solo
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 In C Sharp Minor: Piano solo
Evening Harmony In D Flat Major: Piano solo
Large Orchestra: 'Mephisto-Waltz'
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 in D flat major: Orchestra

Tracks:

'A Little Night Music' Serenade No.13 In G Major KV525: Allegro
'A Little Night Music' Serenade No.13 In G Major KV525: Romanza: Andante
'A Little Night Music' Serenade No.13 In G Major KV525: Menuetto - Trio - Menuetto: Allegretto
'A Little Night Music' Serenade No.13 In G Major KV525: Rondo: Allegro
Symphony No.41 In C Major KV 551: Molto Allegro
The Magic Flute KV 620: Oveture
12 Variations About ' - ' KV265: 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman'
Symphony No.40 in G minor KV 550: Molto allegro
Sonata for Piano No.11 in A major KV 331: Rondo alla turca
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.23 in A major KV 488: Allegro

Tracks:

Orchestra: Bolero
Poeme choregraphique - for Orchestra: La Valse
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Allegremente
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Adagio assai
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Presto
Orchestra: Rhapsodie Espagnole

Tracks:

1. Op. 437: Emperor Waltz
Waltz op.314: The Blue Danube
Fast Polka op.324: Thunder and Lightning
Waltz op.410: Voices of Spring
A musical joke op. 257: Perpetuum mobile
Waltz op.354: Venna Blood
Op.214: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
The Bat: Overture
Treasure Waltz op. 418: The Gypsy Baron

Tracks:

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B flat minor op.23: Allegro non tropo e molto maestoso - Allegro con brio
Nutcracker Suite op.71a: Flower Waltz
Nutcracker Suite op.71a: Dance of the Reed Flutes
Overture solenelle '1812' Op.49
Swan-Lake Suite op20a: Lake in the Moonlight
Swan-Lake Suite op20a: Hungarian Dance
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major op.35: Canzonetta: Andante
Symphony No. 6 in B minor op.74: Finale: Adagio lamentoso

Tracks:

Concerto NO.1 op.8 IN E: Allegro
The Spring Op.8 No.1: Largo e pianissimo sempre
The Spring Op.8 No.1: Allegro (Danzo pastorale)
The Summer Op.8 No.2: Allegro non molto - Allegro, e tutto sopra il Canto
The Summer Op.8 No.2: Adagio e piano
The Summer Op.8 No.2: Presto, tempo impettuoso d'Estate
The Autumn Op.8 No.3: Allegro
The Autumn Op.8 No.3: Adagio molto
The Autumn Op.8 No.3: La Caccia (Allegro)
The Winter Op.8 No.4: Allegro non molto
The Winter Op.8 No.4: Largo
The Winter Op.8 No.4: Allegro
Concerto for two Trumpets and String Orchestra:: Allegro
Concerto for two Trumpets and String Orchestra: Largo
Concerto for two Trumpets and String Orchestra: Concerto for two Trumpets and String Orchestra: Allegro
Concerto For Flute And Orchestra In G Minor Op.10 No.2: Largo 'Fantasy', Presto
Concerto For Flute And Orchestra In G Minor Op.10 No.2: Allegro
Concerto For Flute And Orchestra In G Minor Op.10 No.2: Largo 'Il Sonno'
Concerto For Flute And Orchestra In G Minor Op.10 No.2: Allegro
Concerto For Strings And Basso Continuo In G Major 'All Rustica' RV 151: Presto
Concerto For Strings And Basso Continuo In G Major 'All Rustica' RV 151: Adagio
Concerto For Strings And Basso Continuo In G Major 'All Rustica' RV 151: Allegro

Average customer rating:

Power Classics

Manufacturer: St. Clair Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000DES08
Release Date: 2004-08-17

Average customer rating:

The Greatest Classical Collection

Manufacturer: K-Tel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000009KSI
Release Date: 1994-07-12

Average customer rating:

Excellent Baroque collection - everyone should have this!
Entry level baroque

Baroque Festival

Manufacturer: Compendia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music

Tracks:

Fanfare ('Masterpiece Theatre' Theme)
Canon In D Major
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Spring' In E Major, No. 1: Allegro
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Spring' In E Major, No. 1: Largo e pianissimo sempre
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Spring' In E Major, No. 1: Allegro: Rustic Dance
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Summer' In G Minor, No. 2: Allegro non molto
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Summer' In G Minor, No. 2: Adagio: Presto
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Summer' In G Minor, No. 2: Presto: Impetuous Summer Storm
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Fall' In F Minor, No. 3: Dancing &Singing Of The Peasants: Allegro
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Fall' In F Minor, No. 3: The Sleeping Drunkards: Adagio
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Fall' In F Minor, No. 3: The Hunt: Allegro
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Winter' In F Minor, No. 4: Allegro non molto
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Winter' In F Minor, No. 4: Largo
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Winter' In F Minor, No. 4: Allegro
Toccatta And Fugue In D Minor, BMV 565
Xerxes: Largo
Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Andante e spiccato
Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Adagio
Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Presto
Gigue

Tracks:

'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: (Allegro)
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: Andante
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: Allegro assai
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 3 In G Major, BWV 1048: (Allegro)
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 3 In G Major, BWV 1048: Allegro
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 5 In D Major, BWV 1050: Allegro
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 5 In D Major, BWV 1050: Affettuoso
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 5 In D Major, BWV 1050: Allegro
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
'Messiah': Overture
'Messiah': Comfort ye
'Messiah': Every Valley
'Messiah': And The Glory Of The Lord
'Messiah': Glory To God
'Messiah': Hallelujah!
'Messiah': And The Trumpet Shall Sound

Tracks:

'Water Music' Suite: Overture
'Water Music' Suite: Adagio
'Water Music' Suite: Allegro; Andante; Allegro
'Water Music' Suite: Minuet
'Water Music' Suite: Air
'Water Music' Suite: Minuet
'Water Music' Suite: Bourree
'Water Music' Suite: Hornpipe
'Water Music' Suite: Allegro moderato
Royal Fireworks Music: Overture
Royal Fireworks Music: Bourree
Royal Fireworks Music: 'The Peace:' Largo alla Sicillana
Royal Fireworks Music: La Rejouissance: Allegro
Royal Fireworks Music: Minuet
Royal Fireworks Music: Minuet
Rondeau
Tune In D major
Arioso for Brass
Allegro for Brass
Prelude And Fugue In C Major, BWV 846
Sleepers, Wake

Tracks:

Trumpet Voluntary
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Ouverture
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Rondeau
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Sarabande
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Bourree
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Polonaise: Lentement
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Menuet
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Badinerie
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Ouverture (Grave; Allegro)
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Courante
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Gavotte
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Forlane
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Menuet
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Bourree
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Passepied
Air For The 'G' String
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Allegro marziale
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Canzona
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Largo
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Allegro maestoso
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Adagio
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Allegro maestoso
'A Hero's Music': La Vaillance
'A Hero's Music': La Grace
'A Hero's Music': L'Armenet
Joy To The World

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Baroque collection - everyone should have this!.......2002-06-18

This is a remarkable collection of Baroque music. I've heard a lot of Baroque music and I am very discriminating about performance and sound quality. This set is a winner and a fantastic bargain... Somehow they've managed to choose what is truly "best" from the period (for example I've always felt Bach's Brandenburg Concertos # 2, 3, 5 were the best of the six, while 1,4,6 were relatively weaker - and lo and behold this collection includes 2,3,and 5) while missing very little if anything that "should have" been here (of course a 10 or 12 CD collection would have been even better, but you have to stop somewhere).

The performances here are excellent, and the recording quality is very high. I disagree with the person who claims this isn't "audiophile quality", because I don't think it could get much better unless it were on another medium such as SACD. I didn't particularly notice coughing on Handel's "Messiah" but Messiah fans would likely prefer a complete performance of that particular work anyway (the excerpts from Messiah here are complete pieces, but this set doesn't include the entire 2 hour or whatever Messiah). These do not sound like "outtakes", what kind of a comment is that? Somebody worked very hard to put this collection together, and they did a fantastic job (and I have zero affiliation with this, I just feel the truth as I see it should be told).

Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is presented in it's entirety (ok, it's not the entire Vivaldi Opus 8, but it is the entire Four Seasons as normally found on any "Four Seasons" CD). There are so many great works here, which a lot of people will recognize even if they didn't know the actual piece or composer (or even that it was from the Baroque era). There's even the Mouret fanfare made famous as the "Masterpiece Theater" theme music. Yes this is a great "introduction" at a great price - which might get people to explore Baroque music further, but it's also a fairly complete collection which will suit a lot of people as such (i.e. for everyone who appreciates most any type of music these works should be "essential", but also the 4 CD collection might be all that a casual listener would "need" from the Baroque era). I feel that most people would be thrilled with this set; about the only way it might have been better would be to include information about each piece and about the Baroque era in general (there is no "text" at all with this set).

Entry level baroque.......2001-01-11

Nice cheap way to get into Baroque music. Unfortunately it's not the best recording you can get but it should be adequate enough for a non-audiophile. I've been unable to bring myself to listening to it again since I noticed that someone coughs in the background (very noticeably) during Handel's Messiah. Wonder if this is an outtakes CD.

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Your Whole Life Leading to This [Import]

Bomb the World [CD-single] [Import]

Concert Classics, Vol. 8 [Live]

California Dreamin [CD-single] [Enhanced]

Acoustica: Alarm Will Sound Performs Aphex Twin

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