Vivaldi: The Four Seasons/2 Concertos

1. Violin Concerto ("La Primavera", The Four Seasons) for violin, strings & continuo in E ("Il cimento" No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269 Revised by Vittorio Negri
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Musici , Roberto Michelucci

2. Violin Concerto ("L'estate", The Four Seasons) for violin, strings & continuo in G minor, Op. 8/2, RV 315 Revised by Vittorio Negri
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Musici , Roberto Michelucci

3. Violin Concerto ("L'autunno", The Four Seasons), for violin, strings & continuo in F major ("Il cimento" No. 3), Op.8/3, RV 293 Revised by Vittorio Negri
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Musici , Roberto Michelucci

4. Violin Concerto ("L'inverno", The Four Seasons), for violin, strings & continuo in F minor ("Il cimento" No. 4) Op. 8/4, RV 297 Revised by Vittorio Negri
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Musici , Roberto Michelucci

5. Violin Concerto ("La caccia" ), for violin, strings & continuo in B-flat major ("Il cimento" No. 10), Op. 8/10, RV 362 Revised by Vittorio Negri
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Felix Ayo , Musici

6. Concerto per eco in lontana, for 4 violins, strings & continuo in A Major, RV 552 Revised by Maria Teresa Garatti
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Walter Gallozzi , Musici , Franco Tamponi

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Average customer rating: Sublime! plays every day! Fun Wonderful recording! If all music were so beautiful

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Tracks:

1. The Four Seasons: Con No.1 in E, RV 269 'Spring': I. Allegro - London Philharmonic Orchestra
2. The Four Seasons: Con No.1 in E, RV 269 'Spring': II. Largo - London Philharmonic Orchestra
3. The Four Seasons: Con No.1 in E, RV 269 'Spring': III. Allegro - London Philharmonic Orchestra
4. The Four Seasons: Con No.2 in g, RV 315 'Summer': I. Allegro Non Molto - London Philharmonic Orchestra
5. The Four Seasons: Con No.2 in g, RV 315 'Summer': II. Adagio - London Philharmonic Orchestra
6. The Four Seasons: Con No.2 in g, RV 315 'Summer': III. Presto - London Philharmonic Orchestra
7. The Four Seasons: Con No.3 in F, RV 293 'Autumn': I. Allegro - London Philharmonic Orchestra
8. The Four Seasons: Con No.3 in F, RV 293 'Autumn': II. Adagio Molto - London Philharmonic Orchestra
9. The Four Seasons: Con No.3 in F, RV 293 'Autumn': III. Allegro - London Philharmonic Orchestra
10. The Four Seasons: Con No.4 in f, RV 297 'Winter': I. Allegro Non Molto - London Philharmonic Orchestra
11. The Four Seasons: Con No.4 in f, RV 297 'Winter': II. Largo - London Philharmonic Orchestra
12. The Four Seasons: Con No.4 in f, RV 297 'Winter': III. Allegro - London Philharmonic Orchestra
13. Vn Con in c, RV 199 'Il Sospetto': I. Allegro - Itzhak Perlman
14. Vn Con in c, RV 199 'Il Sospetto': II. Andante - Itzhak Perlman
15. Vn Con in c, RV 199 'Il Sospetto': III. Allegro - Itzhak Perlman
16. Vn Con in a, RV 356: I. Allegro - Itzhak Perlman
17. Vn Con in a, RV 356: II. Largo - Itzhak Perlman
18. Vn Con in a, RV 356: III. Presto - Itzhak Perlman
19. Vn Con in A, RV 347: I. Allegro - Itzhak Perlman
20. Vn Con in A, RV 347: II. Largo - Itzhak Perlman
21. Vn Con in A, RV 347: III. Allegro - Itzhak Perlman

Customer Reviews:

Sublime!.......2007-07-19

So lovely I think we'll need to get a second copy because we might just wear out the one we have! The concertos are an especially nice added treat!

plays every day!.......2007-06-14

This tape is played every day in our house at nap time - it is beautiful and wonderful.

Fun.......2007-05-26

I'm not really much in the way of a music expert, but I really enjoyed this cd.

Wonderful recording!.......2007-05-20

I purchased this recording for my grandson, who is studying the Vivaldi Violin Concerto in A minor. This is a fortunate time for instrumental music students, as, through the medium of digital sound, they can purchase a CD and hear the music, as played by world-class players.

The CD technology eliminates the old game of "drop the needle!" Wonderful!

I recently purchased a boxed set of the recorded work of classical clarinetist Reginald Kell. It was wonderful to hear that music again! I lost my LPs in a fire, and never thought I could find them again!

I just love CDs! And thank you, Amazon, for giving us a pipeline to such wonderful music!

If all music were so beautiful.......2007-01-12

Four seasons is one of my favorite pieces. With Itzhak Perlman at the helm, this rendition is flawless as one would rightfully expect.

Average customer rating: Music ALIVE! Full Circle With Kremer's Eight Seasons Rapturous "Eight wonders" From the River Plate (Rio de la Plata).

Vivaldi and Piazzolla: Eight Seasons Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music 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 Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Kremer, Gidon | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hommage A Piazzolla Happy Birthday Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Tracing Astor Tango: Zero Hour ASIN: B0000206A4 Release Date: 2000-02-29

Tracks:

1. 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Allegro
2. 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Largo
3. 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Allegro
4. Verano Porteno: Summer In Buenos Aires
5. 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Allegro Non Molto
6. 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Adagio
7. 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Presto
8. Otono Porteno: Autumn In Buenos Aires
9. 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Allegro
10. 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Adagio Molto
11. 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Allegro
12. Invierno Porteno: Winter In Buenos Aires
13. 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Allegro Non Molto
14. 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Largo
15. 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Allegro
16. Primavera Portena: Spring In Buenos Aires

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Despite global warming, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is more popular than ever. But it still seems strange that Gidon Kremer and his Kremerata Baltica ensemble--a group that continues to stun us with riveting performances of lesser-heard works--would tackle the tried-and-true baroque masterpiece. Luckily, Kremer inventively separates each Vivaldi season with a corresponding composition from Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons Suite, making for fascinating comparisons. Kremer's performances of the Vivaldi are remarkable, sounding solid and fresh. And like an infectious Broadway musical, Piazzolla's seasons always seem on the verge of a giddy dance number. Kremer really gets to show off on these tango-inspired pieces, but he's charming throughout. The programming probably won't make this your reference Four Seasons, but for those who love their Vivaldi in small doses or fans of Kremer's Tango Ballet disc, this is a must-have. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Music ALIVE!.......2006-03-12

I really know hardly anything about Argentinan music or Kremer, but I bought this album after I became enraptured with the spring and summer suites at a ballet. My local company created a piece inspired by the works of expatriate artist Amaranth Ehrenhalt and set to alternating Vivaldi and Piazzola selections. I was amazed by how Vivaldi's Seasons took on new life. Everything was vivid and fluid and meshed perfectly with the dance. I recommend this--you can truely feel the seasons alive in all of their glory.
BTW: Rio de la Plata means River of Silver.

Full Circle With Kremer's Eight Seasons.......2005-10-19

Gidon Kremer has been building himself quite the reputation as an interpreter of the music of the late and great Argentine musical polymath, Astor Piazzolla. Here he takes the very well-known Four Seasons of Vivaldi and stands them up to the Four Seasons of Piazzolla and the result is an aural delight.
Most who are reading this are probably curious about this CD for one of two reasons: either they are Vivaldi fans, or they are Piazzolla fans. But who says that being a fan of one has to exclude the other? After you listen to this, you are likely to become a fan of the music of both composers and of Gidon Kremer as well if you were not already.
Being a huge Piazzolla fan,I never tire of hearing different interpretations of one of his most important works. The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires may be born of tango, but it is much more than that. It is a masterful marriage of classical elements with those of tango. Piazzolla could do many things with music and what he has created with his Four Seasons is an electrifying blend that will stand the test of time.
And so here is Gidon Kremer with yet another skillful and faithful interpretation of the both the spirit and the letter of Astor Piazzolla's music, cleverly juxtaposed with that of one of the Old Masters. Kremer brings us full circle with his presentation of the Four Seasons sequences of both composers, beginning with Vivaldi's La Primavera (Spring) and after a musical journey through the year, ending with Primavera Portena (Buenos Aires Spring) so that we finish where we began.
Kremer and his Kremerata Baltica do a virtuoso job throughout. Though I am a partisan of the music of Piazzolla, I enjoy Kremer's interpretation of Vivaldi as well. If you know and love this music as I do, then Eight Seasons merits an esteemed slot in your CD collection.

Rapturous.......2004-07-21

Parts of this recording are so beautiful that when I listen while working, I have to pause what I am doing and close my eyes. I don't remember how I ended up buying this CD (it certainly wasn't planned), but I am so grateful.

My rabbit hates it though. When I listen to it at home, he stamps his feet. So I can only listen to it at work. :(

"Eight wonders".......2003-02-24

Gidon Kremer's musical explorations were very famous from the beginning and during the last few years he is gaining almost a "classical superstar" status. I was a little suspicious about those beautifully packaged CDs with sort of "trendy" and almost too interesting sounding titles for serious classical achievements. BUT!! I couldn't be more wrong. "After Mozart" or "Eight Seasons" seem to be some of the most inspiring recordings I've heard. While listening to "Eight Seasons" at "concert" levels in a privacy of my room, I felt "goose bumps" for several times and I had to laugh out of pleasure, thinking: this is SOOO good. Gidon Kremer and his "baltic fresh" Kremerata Baltica are pursuing and tacking the pure essence of music. Programming the mix of Piazzola and Vivaldi doesn't seem extraordinary anymore. It is pure music, pure joy. Technical bravura and excellent sound are only side things. Tango nuevo - widely popularized music form and one of the most (ab)used baroque masterpieces join as one in a fresh and artistically meaningful entity. What more can we wish for ?
Piazzola sounds energetic and powerful and Vivaldi the freshest out of numerous interpretetions. Mixed in an interesting sequence they form a new "Opus".

I also strongly recommend "After Mozart" with its mixture of contemporary music and timeless, for many "godlike" Mozart. A recording that makes him human and even more divine at the same time.

From the River Plate (Rio de la Plata)........2002-11-10

The River Plate, an akward translation from the spanish "Rio de la Plata", is the widest river on the world. It both separates and bonds Buenos Aires with Montevideo, capitals cities of Argentina and Uruguay respectively. If I could ask Billy Joel how would he name this river, I think that much alike his excellent album "River of Dreams", he would call it "River of Tango".
Yesterday night I attended Mr. Kremer and the Baltic Kamerata's performance, where in addition to Mahler's 10th Adaggio, they played these "eight seasons". I think that for Mr. Kremer and his ensemble, coming to play to South America and precisely to the birthplace of tango, could be a "tour the force".
Well, he & the Kamerata were magnificient, classy. He kept us on our feet, applauding, for more than fifteen minutes.
This CD has capture the thrilling of his live performances.It is the kind of recording that becomes a milestone in our "audio memory", as Mr. Karajan liked to say. Enjoy it.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 1 In E, RV269, Spring
2. Concerto No. 1 In E, RV269, Spring
3. Concerto No. 1 In E, RV269, Spring
4. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, RV315, Summer
5. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, RV315, Summer
6. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, RV315, Summer
7. Concerto No. 3 In F, RV293, Autumn
8. Concerto No. 3 In F, RV293, Autumn
9. Concerto No. 3 In F, RV293, Autumn
10. Concerto No. 4 In F Minor, RV297, Winter
11. Concerto No. 4 In F Minor, RV297, Winter
12. Concerto No. 4 In F Minor, RV297, Winter
13. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In G, RV149
14. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In G, RV149
15. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In G, RV149
16. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In B Minor, RV169, Al Santo Sepolcro
17. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In B Minor, RV169, Al Santo Sepolcro
18. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In E, RV132
19. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In E, RV132
20. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In E, RV132
21. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In C, RV112
22. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In C, RV112
23. Sinfonia For Strings And Basso Continuo In C, RV112

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

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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

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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

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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: Mostly Magnificent Menuhin, with a Few Reservations

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Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Affettuoso
3. III. Allegro
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Andante
6. III. Allegro Assai
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Adagio
9. III. Allegro Assai
10. I. Vivace
11. II. Largo Ma Non Tanto
12. III. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Rhapsody No. 2 (Lassu [Moderato] - Friss [Allegro Moderato])
2. I. Allegro Non Troppo
3. II. Andante Tranquillo
4. III. Allegro Molto
5. I. Andante
6. I. Allegretto (Scherzando)
7. II. Allegro
8. II. Adagio

Tracks:

1. Romance No. 1 In G Major
2. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo (Cadenza: Kreisler)
3. II. Larghetto
4. III. Rondo (Allegro) (Cadenza: Kreisler)
5. I. Allegro Moderato
6. II. Adagio
7. III. Finale (Allegro Energico)

Tracks:

1. Romance No. 2 In F Major, Op. 50
2. I. Allegro Non Troppo (Cadenza: Kreisler)
3. II. Adagio
4. III. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace - Poco Piu Presto
5. I. Allegro Molto Appassionato
6. II. Andante
7. III. Allegretto Non Troppo - Allegro Molto Vivace

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Andante
3. III. Allegro Molto
4. I. Andante Tranquillo
5. II. Presto Capriccioso Alla Napolitana & Trio (Canzonetta)
6. III. Vivace

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Moderato (Cadenza: Menuhin)
2. II. Adagio Molto
3. III. Finale (Presto) (Cadenza: Menuhin)
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Andante Cantabile
6. III. Rondo (Andante Grazioso - Allegro Ma Non Troppo)
7. I. Allegro Maestoso
8. II. Andante
9. III. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Non Troppo
2. II. Scherzando (Allegro Molto)
3. III. Intermezzo (Allegretto Non Troppo)
4. IV. Andante
5. V. Rondo (Allegro)
6. I. Allegro Non Troppo
7. II. Andantino Quasi Allegretto
8. III. Molto Moderato E Maestoso - Allegro Non Troppo
9. Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
10. Havanaise, Op. 83

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Maestoso (Cadenza: Emile Sauret)
2. II. Adagio Espressivo
3. III. Rondo (Allegro Spiritoso)
4. I. Andante - Moderato - Cadenza
5. II. Adagio Religioso
6. III. Scherzo (Vivace) & Trio
7. IV. Finale (Allegro)
8. I. Allegro Non Troppo
9. II. Cadenza
10. III. Adagio
11. IV. Allegro Con Fuoco

Tracks:

1. Serenade Melancolique
2. I. Allegro Moderato
3. II. Adagio Di Molto
4. III. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
5. I. Praeludium (Largo)
6. I. Allegro Cavalleresco
7. II. Intermezzo (Poco Adagio)
8. II. Rondo (Allegretto Scherzando)

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Largo
3. III. Allegro
4. I. Allegro Non Molto
5. II. Adagio
6. III. Presto
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Adagio
9. III. Allegro
10. I. Allegro Non Molto
11. II. Largo
12. III. Allegro
13. I. Vivace - Allegro - Adagio - Vivace - Allegro - Largo Andante
14. II. Allegro
15. III. Grave - Andante Largo - Allegro
16. Fantasia Concertante On A Theme Of Corelli

Customer Reviews:

Mostly Magnificent Menuhin, with a Few Reservations.......2004-01-06

The recent trend toward classical box sets focusing on the performer instead of the composer (see my reviews of the various DG/Decca "Original Masters" sets) continues with EMI's new "Yehudi Menuhin - The Violinist." Sure EMI's past sets have showcased individual performances by Samson Francois, Eugen Jochum and Rudolf Kempe to name a few, but it was always under the heading of a given composer's works, and in the cases mentioned above, to Chopin's piano pieces, Bruckner's Symphonies and Strauss' Orchestral Works respectively. Therefore, this Menuhin collection is the first of EMI's "Budget Box Sets" to showcase a performer playing the works of a variety of composers.

As Menuhin was an EMI recording artist for an incredible 68 years (1931-99), his performances for the label number in the hundreds. With so much music from which to choose, this 10-disc set aims "to highlight some of those alternative versions, including recordings that have not been easily available since the days of LP and others that have never previously appeared on CD." Therefore, the obvious mainstream, easily attainable recordings are omitted here -- for example, the Beethoven/Mendelssohn VCs with Furtwangler, the Elgar VC with the composer conducting, and the Bruch/Mendelssohn VCs with Susskind and Kurtz.

However, a lot of this material has been on disc before on titles which the serious collector most likely already owns. Most of the Bach is currently available as part of the Bach "Budget Box Series" title. The Bruch, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Vivaldi VCs were all available in the now out-of-print 2CD EMI Seraphim series. The Elgar and the Walton are still available in the "British Composers" series. And perhaps most annoyingly, the previously unpublished Beethoven VC and Tchaikovsky "Serenade melancolique" (available as a single disc), and the Beethoven Romance No. 2 (available on an EMI Encore title) were both reissued just a few months back.

But let's focus on the positive, which are the other rare performances, the most significant being the never before reissued 1954 performance of Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 with John Pritchard and the Philharmonia. Other elusive recordings include Viuextemps and Paganini VCs with Fistoulari, Lalo and Saint-Saens works with Goossens, and excellent Berg and Bartok accounts with Boulez. Though I'm delighted at their inclusion, of lesser importance is a 1965 Bartok VC No. 2 with Dorati -- his mono EMI with Furtwangler and an earlier account with Dorati on Mercury Living Presence are far superior. Also, neither the Sibelius (Boult, 1955) nor Nielsen (Woldike, 1952) Concertos are truly Menuhin's cups of tea.

My last complaint has to do with the packaging. I know I'm being rather trite but it seems that EMI has taken the "slim" out of slim, paper-sleeved box sets with their latest batch of releases. Both this title and the new box of Liszt Orchestral Works by Masur are noticeably thicker than previous EMI sets featuring a similar number of discs. A minor point, but us serious classical collectors need every centimeter of space on our increasingly crowded CD shelves, not to mention the amount of wasted packaging.

Overall though, despite the fact that "Yehudi Menuhin - The Violinist" is not as essential a reissue as its counterparts in the "Original Masters" series, it is a delightful set that most collectors will thoroughly enjoy.

Average customer rating: classic performances Pina Carmirelli's Is The Best By I Musici If Not The Best Period I-Musici + Vivaldi; wow! Buena interpretación de I Musici okay Four Seasons, the other concerti are not as good...

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerti Op. 8 Manufacturer: Philips 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 | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Corelli: Complete Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 Vivaldi: Complete Flute Concertos Vivaldi: Concerti Op.9 'la Cetra' Vivaldi: L'Estro Armonico, Op.3 (complete) Mozart: Complete String Trios & Duos ASIN: B00000416D Release Date: 1993-10-12

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: I - Allegro
2. Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: II - Largo
3. Concerto No. 7 in D Minor, RV 242: III - Allegro
4. Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: I - Allegro
5. Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: II - Largo
6. Concerto No. 8 in G Minor, RV 332: III - Allegro
7. Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: I - Allegro
8. Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: II - Largo
9. Concerto No. 9 in D Minor, RV 236: III - Allegro
10. Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': I - Allegro
11. Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': II - Adagio
12. Concerto No. 10 In B Flat, RV 362 'La caccia': III - Allegro
13. Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: I - Allegro
14. Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: II - Largo
15. Concerto No. 11 in D, RV 210: III - Allegro
16. Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: I - Allegro
17. Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: II - Largo
18. Concerto No. 12 in C, RV 178: III - Allegro

Amazon.com

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

Customer Reviews:

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

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.

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.

Average customer rating: Energetic mood Still the Best Interpretation best version. Unusual continuo Zheeeeeeeeeeeem Likes Hogwood

Vivaldi - The Four Seasons / The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood Antonio Vivaldi , Christopher Hogwood , The Academy of Ancient Music , John Holloway , Christopher Hirons , Catherine MacIntosh , and Alison Bury Manufacturer: Decca 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 Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Pachelbel's Canon · Handel · Vivaldi · Gluck Christopher Hogwood Academy of Ancient Music Bach - Brandenburg Concerto / AAM, Hogwood Mozart - Piano Concertos No. 5, 14, 16 / R. Levin, AAM, Hogwood Mozart - Requiem / Kirkby · Watkinson · Rolfe Johnson · D. Thomas · AAM · Hogwood Vivaldi - Concertos / New London Consort, Pickett ~ AAM, Hogwood ASIN: B000004CX5 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 1 - 'Spring': I. Allegro
2. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 1 - 'Spring': II. Largo
3. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 1 - 'Spring': III. Allegro
4. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 2 - 'Summer': I. Allegro non molto
5. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 2 - 'Summer': II. Adagio-Presto
6. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 2 - 'Summer': III. Presto
7. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 3 - 'Autumn': I. Allegro
8. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 3 - 'Autumn': II. Adagio molto
9. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 3 - 'Autumn': III. Allegro
10. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 4 - 'Winter': I. Allegro non molto
11. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 4 - 'Winter': II. Largo
12. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 4 - 'Winter': III. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Energetic mood.......2006-11-10

This CD is great to listen to while working on computer or just unwinding at the end of the day. Hogwood does a terrific job again with these selections. Very enjoyable, refreshing and uplifting!

Still the Best Interpretation.......2006-01-25

Christopher Hogwood's interpretation and The Academy of Ancient Music's performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons still holds it's own as the best interpretation available, even thou there are many new interpretations by new original instrument groups. Those new original instrument groups lack the luster and beautifully accurate playing of Christopher Hogwood's group. Groups such as Fabio Biondi and his Europa Galante (ASIN: B00005IA1S) or Giovanni Antonini's Il Giardino Armonico with Enrico Onofri as soloist (ASIN: B000000SPU). These two new groups have fanciful, extroverted and super fast performances which are similar to Harnoncourt's ground breaking literal interpretation with his Concentus Musicus from 1977 (ASIN: B000000SL0). Harnoncourt's was the first one to take the actual poems Vivaldi included with the manuscript and interperate the music to fit them. It's interesting how tame Harnoncourt's performance seems now compared to Biondi's and Antonini's interpretation. But the truth is, both new group's soloists sometimes sound sqeeky and the tempos are just too fast in some instances. Harnoncourt's was a little sloppy. The only recording I've heard that comes close to Hogwood is Giuliano Carmignola and the Venice Baroque Soloists on Sony (ASIN: B0000CD5H1). Carmignola truly does have a beautiful tone and an amazing command of the instrument through out the entire recording. However, Carmignola's Summer Presto sounds like a tornado instead of what it should be, a summer storm. Don't take me wrong, I really love Harnoncourt's and the newer group's recordings. Each one has it's own unique qualities, but Christopher Hogwood's recording is the one I keep coming back to. Hogwood strikes a balance between the rough sometimes unpleasant sound of the Biondi, Antonini, and Harnoncourt and the boring modern instrument interpretations (although they are starting to imitate these groups interpretations). Hogwood has just the right amount of passion without it disintegrating the performance. In fact, his performance and recording come together so well and sounds so beautiful that it creates tingles up and down my spine in many moments. Listen to the starkness of Winter in the slow movement achieved by using restrained use of the harpsichord and vibrato. One is warmed by the gentle crackling of the fireplace as you hear the rain drops falling outside (both representated by the plucked strings) and you (the violin) resting by the fire sounds so peaceful (reference the poem included with the manuscript for this movement). I will not tell you the other moments, so you can discover them for yourself.

best version........2004-01-26

I've literally heard probably 20 versions of these concertos, we probably all have, but I think this is by far the best recordings out. I especially bought this cd for it's Spring: Largo, too often violinists, and many other instrumentalists abuse the vibrato. This artist uses is sparingly and I think it only adds to it's beauty. I also very much like how prominent the guitar is. Please buy this cd, it will renew your interest in such an overplayed album.

Unusual continuo.......2000-10-02

A very good but not outstanding performance, medium tempo, but with a very unusual Baroque guitar as the most prominent part of the continuo in Spring and Autumn. This gives the performance an ususually rounded sound and alleviates the sharp sound of the violins. Listen to the first movement of Spring until about the half-way point when the guitar enters for a sample.

Zheeeeeeeeeeeem Likes Hogwood.......2000-09-23

A lively Vivaldi interpretation. Not as bold and flamboyant a style as Il Guardino Armonico, but not dreadfully stifled like other british interpretations. The only downside to this CD is the hash from it's early digital recording.

Average customer rating: somewhat disappointing A Very Good Opus 8 A Bargain and Then Some Probably the best one on the market Disappointing interpretation

Vivaldi: Concertos Op.8 Manufacturer: EMI Classics 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 Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart: Violin Concertos C.P.E. Bach - Hamburg Concertos / Melante Amsterdam · Bob van Asperen Bach: Violin Concertos Bach: Brandenburg Concertos / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Geminiani: Concerti Grossi (after Corelli Op 5) /AAM * Manze ASIN: B000031WJ9 Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 1 'La primavera' rv 269 in E major. E-dur. en mi majeur: I Allegro
2. Concerto No. 1 'La primavera' rv 269 in E major. E-dur. en mi majeur: II Largo
3. Concerto No. 1 'La primavera' rv 269 in E major. E-dur. en mi majeur: III Allegro
4. Concerto No. 2 'L'estate' rv 315 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: I Allegro non molto
5. Concerto No. 2 'L'estate' rv 315 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: II Adagio - Presto
6. Concerto No. 2 'L'estate' rv 315 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: III Presto
7. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: I Allegro
8. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: II Adagio molto
9. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: III Allegro
10. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: I Allegro non molto
11. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: II Largo
12. Concerto No. 3 'L'autunmo' rv 293 in F major. F-dur. en fa majeur: III Allegro
13. Concerto No. 5 'La tempesta di mare' rv 253 in E flat major. Es-dur. en mi bemol majeur: I Presto
14. Concerto No. 5 'La tempesta di mare' rv 253 in E flat major. Es-dur. en mi bemol majeur: II Largo
15. Concerto No. 5 'La tempesta di mare' rv 253 in E flat major. Es-dur. en mi bemol majeur: III Presto
16. Concertos No. 6 'Il piacere' rv 180 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: I Allegro
17. Concertos No. 6 'Il piacere' rv 180 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: II Largo
18. Concertos No. 6 'Il piacere' rv 180 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: III Allegro
19. Concerto No. 7 rv 242 in D minor. d-moll. en re mineur: I Allegro
20. Concerto No. 7 rv 242 in D minor. d-moll. en re mineur: II Largo
21. Concerto No. 7 rv 242 in D minor. d-moll. en re mineur: III Allegro

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1. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: I Allegro
2. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: II Largo
3. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: III Allegro
4. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: I Allegro
5. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: II Largo
6. Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: III Allegro
7. Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: I Allegro
8. Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: II Adagio
9. Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: III Allegro
10. Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: I Allegro
11. Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: II Largo
12. Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: III Allegro
13. Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: I Allegro
14. Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: II Largo
15. Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: III Allegro
16. Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: I Allegro
17. Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: II Andante
18. Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: III Allegro
19. Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: I Allegro Molto
20. Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: II Andante (molto)
21. Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: III Allegro

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These days it's fashionable among Baroque music aficionados to say that only the young Italian groups like Il Giardino Armonico have the flair and imagination to make Vivaldi's concertos sound exciting instead of routine. Well, it isn't necessarily so. The Four Seasons is surely as overexposed as classical music can be, yet the UK-based Raglan Baroque Players and the gifted violinist Monica Huggett make enchanting and even exciting music out of it. Their playing is clean, energetic, and rhythmically supple--granted, they don't go to the astonishing extremes of tempo you sometimes hear from Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano, but they're a long way from "sewing-machine Baroque." Dynamics are another matter: Huggett, in particular, plays daringly softly at times--and her courage pays off, drawing a listener close as if to hear her whisper secrets. (It was brave also of Virgin's recording engineers not to pump up the volume electronically.) Along with The Four Seasons, this two-for-one budget reissue includes the other eight concertos that Vivaldi published in his collection Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione ("The Contest Between Harmony and Invention"). Huggett and her colleagues play them with verve, but to these ears, at least, most of those remaining concertos don't have the same inventiveness and spark as their more famous counterparts. (Concerto No. 10, "The Hunt," is engaging, however, as are the double concertos that round out the second disc.) This release is an excellent value, although you probably shouldn't listen to it all in one sitting. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

somewhat disappointing.......2007-06-22

Monica Huggett is certainly a highly accomplished violinist, however, her & the Raglan Baroque Players vision of Vivaldi's op.8 concertos is just not to my taste. Theirs is a legitimately bouyant, lighthearted approach to this uplifting music, yet the treatment seems to be so bouyant as to be almost weightless. One of the primary culprits here? The tempi, which are invariably too fast.

It almost goes without saying that the Raglan Baroque Players are technically flawless (almost to a fault, as they seem to play too effortlessly, if such a thing can be imagined), but their approach simply does not fully communicate the spirit of Vivaldi.

A Very Good Opus 8.......2007-02-15

Some few ago I decided not to buy any more four seasons/ opus 8, but I was reminded of this CD, recorded in 1986, when looking for more Raglan Baroque recordings after being very pleased with their Locatelli Opus 1. At the price I had to have it. It follows their 1986 recording of Vivaldi's opus 9, La Cetra,(see my review), and is another excellent, even better, recording. The concertos, certainly the first 5, are very familiar and of the highest standard. There are very many recordings of the Four Seasons, but this is not just another one, its top rate. Huggett does not try to dominate the performance, she plays with Raglan Baroque, not over them, the music flows beautifully. As with opus 9, a lute has been used in the continuo, which adds a lushness to the sound, I would have liked to hear more of it. The two unpublished concertos which have been added to fill the CD are certainly worth listening to, particularly the one for two violins. I compared this recording with a 1993 one by Manze with Amsterdam Baroque and found Manze's tone a bit harsh and his playing a bit dominant. Fabio Biondi's version was based on manuscripts that showed how these works might have been played by a virtuoso of the time, they are highly ornamented and dramatic, great to listen to but difficult to compare, you love them or hate them. ( I love them in small doses)
I can highly recommend Monica Huggett and Raglan Baroque's version of Vivaldi's opus 8.

( An aside on the price; many years ago when I first started work I bought the occasional 12in LP of Beethoven etc, they cost 52% of my weekly wage, this double CD cost 3% of my weekly superanuation, and that includes overseas postage. We've never had it so good ! )

A Bargain and Then Some.......2002-06-04

If all you know of Vivaldi's "Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione" are the concertos called "The Four Seasons," then you know the essential Vivaldi contained therein. Concerto No. 5, "La Tempesta di mare," known in other incarnations is pleasing, as are the interesting concertos for violin and cello and two violins. But Vivaldi lavished all his poetry on "The Four Seasons." In these performances, the poetry emerges with great verve, and both soloist and conductor lavish such care on Vivaldi's clever tone painting that it is like hearing the thrice-familiar works for the first--oh, well, let's say the second time! You hear more detail the second time around anyway, as you will here.

With fine sound and a price that is less than many a mid-price CD of "The Four Seasons" alone, this is a great bargain for my money--or anybody's money, I'd guess.

Probably the best one on the market.......2000-09-27

I spent almost a year trying to track this CD down, before this 2 disc dirt cheap re-release. Wish I'd waited longer, as I ended up with a single disc instead of the full Op. 8. It was worth the effort though, as this is an incredible interpretation of an over-heard work. While I personally find much of Il Giardino Armonico's (now out of print) performance to be absolutely incredible, The Raglan Baroque and Monica Huggett perform a more subdued, but almost as equally stunning rendition. I think the manner in which they play with rhythm is particularly engaging, and often quite subtle.

This release does not contain the all-important poetry that accompanies the four seasons, which is unfortunate. Track down those words because they really enrich your experience with the music, and Huggett's performance in particular. You can hear that she was paying attention to these words, and to the specifically programmatic nature of these works. This attention to detail comes through and speaks highly of the performances throughout. The liner notes do not list the players, either, but Kraemer uses an archlute for continuo. The recording was made in 1988, and apparently was the first one to do so.

For a solid, more traditional performance, I'd recommend Pinnock and The English Concert. If you can, track down the Il Giardino Armonico performance (on Teldec), but otherwise pick up this great bargain.

Disappointing interpretation.......2000-08-11

I was very disappointed by this recording of "Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'invenzione" because Nicholas Kraemer gave a romantic interpretation to these concertos, in particular to the four seasons. Sometimes in the solo passages the tempo becomes slower than in the "tutti" : THESE CHANGEMENTS ARE NOT MARKED BY VIVALDI (I can say it because I have the full score of these concertos). However Monica Huggett (the solo violin) and the orchestra are very good.

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Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: Larghetto - Chopin and Champagne
2. Nocturne No. 5 In F-Sharp, Op. 15 No. 2 - Chopin and Champagne
3. Berceuse In D-Flat, Op. 57 - Chopin and Champagne
4. Nocturne No. 2 In E-Flat, Op. 9 No. 2 - Chopin and Champagne
5. Waltz No. 9 In A-Flat, Op. 69 No. 1('Farewell') - Chopin and Champagne
6. Prelude No. 7 In A, Op. 28 ('Les Sylphides') - Chopin and Champagne
7. Nocturne No. 1 In B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No. 1 - Chopin and Champagne
8. Prelude No. 4 In E-Minor, Op. 28 - Chopin and Champagne
9. Andante Spianato In E-Flat, Op. 22 - Chopin and Champagne
10. Nocturne No. 21 In C Minor, Op. Posth. - Chopin and Champagne
11. Nocturne No. 20 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. - Chopin and Champagne
12. Nocturne No. 8 In D-Flat, Op. 27 No. 2 - Chopin and Champagne
13. Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11: Romance (Larghetto) - Chopin and Champagne

Tracks:

1. Vocalise For Orchestra - Various Artists
2. Rhapsody On A Theme by - Paganini - 18th Variation (excerpt): Rhapsody On A Theme by Paganini - 18th Variation (excerpt) - Various Artists
3. Symphony No. 2 In E Minor: Adagio - Various Artists
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor: Adagio sostenuto - Various Artists
5. Prelude In D - Various Artists
6. Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Minor: Intermezzo (Adagio) - Various Artists
7. Symphonic Dance: I. Non allegro (Excerpt) - Various Artists
8. Piano Concerto No. 1 In F-Sharp Minor: Andante - Various Artists
9. Prelude In E-flat - Various Artists
10. Piano Concerto No.4 In G Minor: Largo - Various Artists
11. Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor: Allegro scherzando (Excerpt) - Various Artists

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 ('L'estro armonico'): Largo
9. Triple Violin Concerto in F: Andante
10. Flute Concerto No. 5 In F: Andante
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): Largo
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): Il sonno (Largo)

Track Listings:

1. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons/Sinfonia "Al Santo Sepolcro"/Concerto Op.3
2. Wagner: Wesendonk-Lieder; Vorspiel & Liebestod aus :Tristan und Isolde"
3. White Election (Poems of Emily Dickinson)
4. Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons/Concerto RV 562a
5. Arensky & Tchaikovsky: Piano Trios
6. Bach at Bryn Mawr
7. Bach:Brandenburg Concertos
8. Bach: Christmas Oratorio
9. Bartok: The Miraculous Mandarin/Kodály: Háry Janos/Dances Of Galánta
10. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas "Pathétique" & "Appassionata"

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