Vivaldi Sonatas

1. Sonata, for musette & continuo in G major ("Il Pastor fido" No. 3, inauthentic, by Nicolas Chédeville), Op. 13/3, RV 57
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Walter Van Hauwe , Wouter Moller , Bob Van Asperen

2. Sonata, for musette & continuo in G minor ("Il Pastor fido" No. 6, inauthentic, by Nicolas Chédeville), Op. 13/6, RV 58
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Walter Van Hauwe , Frans Robert Berkhout , Bob Van Asperen

3. Sonata, for violin & continuo in E minor, Op. 2/9, RV 16
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Walter Van Hauwe , Wouter Moller , Bob Van Asperen

4. Double Violin Concerto, for 2 violins, strings & continuo in A minor (L'estro armonico No. 8), Op. 3/8, RV 522
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Walter Van Hauwe , Bob Van Asperen

5. Sonata ("Stockholm"), for flute & continuo in E minor (authorship uncertain), RV 50
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Walter Van Hauwe , Wouter Moller , Bob Van Asperen

6. Trio Sonata, for recorder, bassoon & continuo in A minor, RV 86
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with Walter Van Hauwe , Frans Robert Berkhout , Wouter Moller , Bob Van Asperen

Tracks:

Aria: Alla Caccia Dell'alme E De' Cori
Recitativo: Ma Sia Crudele O Infida
Aria: Preso Sei Mio Cor Piagato
Recitativo: Qual Per Ignoto Calle
Aria: Quel Passagier Son Io
Recitativo: Deh, Piu Non Regni Nel Tuo Gentil Petto
Aria: Qual Dopo Lampi E Turbini
Piangero Sinche L'onda - Ruggiero
Prelude After Vivaldi (Theorbo Solo)
Aria: Care Selve, Amici Prati
Recitativo: Ben Mal'accorto E Folle All'or Io Fui
Aria: Placido In Letto Ombroso
Largo
Allegro
Largo
Allegro
Recitativo: Perfidissimo Cor! Iniquo Fato!
Aria: Nel Torbido Mio Petto
Recitativo: Cosi Dunque Tradisci Chi Contenta
Aria: Piu Amar Non Spero, No
Di Verde Ulivo - Vitellia
Recitativo: Pianti, Sospiri E Dimandar Mercede
Aria: Lusinga E Del Nocchier
Recitativo: O Ingannato Nocchiero
Aria: Cor Ingrato Dispietato

Customer Reviews:

Jaroussky has a gifted voice.......2006-06-21

In early polyphony, the contratenor was a voice part in melodic counterpoint against the tenor. It was written roughly in the same range as the tenor. In the 15th century, contratenor split into contratenor altus and contratenor bassus, which were respectively above and below the tenor. By the 16th century, however, the term became obsolete as Latin lost popularity. In Italy, the contratenor altus became simply alto; in France, haute-contre; in England, countertenor.

Countertenors remained in the niche of sacred vocal music, in part because women were banned from singing in church services. However, they were not prominently featured in the rise of opera. Handel would occasionally write a part specifically for a countertenor, but the castrati were vastly more popular. As a result, the countertenor voice was found only in cathedral choirs and the occasional early music ensemble for a few centuries.

The most visible icon of the countertenor revival was Alfred Deller, an English singer and champion of authentic early music performance. Deller initially called himself an "alto", but his collaborator Michael Tippett recommended the archaic term "countertenor" to describe his voice. In the 1950s and 60s, his group, the Deller Consort, increased audiences' awareness of (and appreciation for) renaissance and Baroque music. Benjamin Britten wrote the role of Oberon in his setting of A Midsummer Night's Dream for him. Deller was the first modern countertenor to achieve such celebrity, but he would not be the last. Russell Oberlin was Deller's American counterpart, and another early music pioneer. Oberlin's success was entirely unprecedented in a country that had seen little exposure to anything before Bach, and it paved the way for the next generation of countertenors.

Today, countertenors are much in demand in many forms of classical music. In opera, many roles originally written for castrati are now sung by countertenors, as are some trouser roles. Modern composers write countertenor parts, both in choral works and opera. Men's choral groups such as Chanticleer and the King's Singers employ them to great effect in a variety of genres, including early music, gospel, and even folk songs.
A few countertenors have a range comparable to a female soprano. They are usually called sopranists, and often sing higher castrato arias. As there are not many of them, Jaroussky is the latest countertenor and should the word "gifted" for him suits his special talent, this CD deserves a 4 star.

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-05-20

The vocal selections on this disc include 2 arias from Vivaldi operas. However, at that time the cantatas and the operas were very closely aligned using the same instrumentation and truthfully it would be difficult to tell the difference between them had I not been previously informed. Jaroussky has excellent vocal technique;in fact in some passages he astounds the listener. His aria :Cor ingrato dispietato (from an opera) displays amazing breath control and clean clear notes. If there is something lacking it is in slow passages that demand more intensity and emotion; age and experience will certainly help!!!And his voice sounds better when the music has a high tessitura. He's a fresh new voice in the world of countertenors. My appreciation knows no bounds for the "Ensemble Artaserse";they are truly excellent and skilled on their instruments; wonderful to hear. This is really a great disc!!!!

Jaroussky is exceptional.......2005-09-07

Jaroussky's singing adds to the growing interest in Vivaldian opera. His performance of "Qual Dopo ..." is both a demonstration of the great technique and artistry of his beautiful voice. For those curious to explore his singing range, try his masterful deliverance of arias such as "Tu m'offendi",from La Verita en Cimento, and "Sol da te", from "Orlando Furioso" where he honors the composer with the nuances, adornments, and melodic draws of his voice. This CD would have showcased the cantata genre much better had the musical selection been more diverse in note and tempo. Nonetheless, Jaroussky is at his best!

A pleasant surprise.......2005-05-20

Countertenor is not this reviewer's favorite range of male singer. That's probably so because it is both unfamiliar and underperformed and, when it is sung, never comes off as quite natural to the singer himself. In many respects, it really is an outdated male vocal range that should have gone the way of castrati. Interestingly, it seems to going in just the opposite direction. At least Virgin Classics must think so because last month it released a new CD by countertenor Philippe Jaroussky singing Vivaldi Cantatas, with the Ensemble Artaserse -- and it is surprisingly good. The CD consists of a couple quite beautiful period solo ensemble selections, theorbo etc. (See cut #9 "Prelude to Vivaldi") and vocals that demonstrate the best of what a countertenor sounds like, most notably Piangero Sinche L'onda, Ruggiero. Mr. Jaroussky's voice is both agile and open and his diction is punctuated and enhanced by a smooth delivery that is passionate enough, such that each piece comes off as a personal story that truly captivates the listener. An added plus is the fact that the thematic organization of this CD is even. In other words, you won't be reaching for the "skip" button here. The quality of the recording, too, is excellent. Although many listeners prefer the live aspect of concert performances, the very thing that attracts, can also produce a hollow, almost metallic sound in a live hall. In Cantatas, you won't find any unevenness or harsh selections. You might even find that you are pleasantly surprised by how intriguing it is.

Another Fine Countertenor Lights Up The World!.......2005-04-13

This exciting recording of Vivaldi cantatas for solo voice and instrumental ensemble is one of the more compelling releases of the year to date! While the music of the glorious Venetian Antonio Vivaldi is well known, especially the standard repertoire `The Four Seasons' and the choral works and chamber works - even some operas - the cantatas are rarely performed and this CD of his best ones should change that.

Philippe Jaroussky is yet another fine countertenor who is rather recent on the scene. With the growing popularity of musicians courageous and gifted enough to become successful in the countertenor repertoire (just pause for a moment and think of the significant number a star quality countertenors on the stages today), the numerous pieces for this range of voice continue to appear. Vivaldi's cantatas are refined, beautifully embellished, demanding consummate artistry of not only the high hurdles for the voice but also for the accompanying forces. Jaroussky seems to have endless breath, singing the long extended lines with total ease. His embellishments alter with each da capo as to the period born! This is a voice a great power and warmth and one that feels married to the texts.

Providing brilliant collaboration is the Ensemble Artaserse and period instruments. The variety of color is awe-inspiring and the technique of these unique musicians is impeccable. In their solo portions they produce a richly elegant - yes, Venetian sound. And in tandem with Jaroussky the complete effect is one of single purpose, line, and harmony.

This is a new CD to treasure and the sampling is generous. For this reviewer this is a new repertoire to explore and it would be difficult to imagine forces better suited to these treasures than those on this CD. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, April 05

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Absolutely Exquisite!
Technique isn't everything
Superb Starker

Italian Cello Sonatas

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ASIN: B0000057MG
Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

Sonata In A Major: 1. Adagio
Sonata In A Major: 2. Allegro
Sonata In E Minor: 1. Largo
Sonata In E Minor: 2. Allegro
Sonata In E Minor: 3. Largo
Sonata In E Minor: 4. Allegro
Sonata In D minor: 1. Preludio
Sonata In D minor: 2. Allemanda
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Sonata In D Major: 2. Adagio - Locatelli Sonata in D Major
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Sonata In E Major: 1. Grave
Sonata In E Major: 2. Allegro
Sonata In E Major: 3. Allegro (tempo di gavotta)
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Sonata In E Major: 5. Allegro
Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 1. Vivace
Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 2. Adagio
Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 3. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Exquisite!.......2006-10-06

This is a fabulous recording! The music and musicianship are superb. The Vivaldi is soulful and the Locatelli and Valentini sonatas are virtuoso pieces wonderfully played. The third Bach sonata was placed on this CD because it did not fit on the Mercury set with the Bach suites. It is a bit of a change of pace (certainly not an Italian cello sonata!). But Sebok is perhaps the best of Starker's collaborators. Their lifelong friendship and shared musical tastes make this one of the best recordings of this Bach sonata. You have to own this CD if you already own the Mercury edition of the Bach solo suites with the other two Bach sonatas.

I am not sure what the "one star" reviewer was thinking. Perhaps he was expecting Baroque a la Jacqueline DuPre...

Technique isn't everything.......2005-11-27

In this recording, Janos Starker proves what true musicians around the globe already know: technique is definitely not everything. These performances are so bland and dry, but you'll never hear him make a mistake. I'd really rather listen to someone who plays with expression but who makes little errors anyday over Janos. I know he's really highly esteemed in the cello world, but he really oughtta stay away from Baroque. These performances are about as gripping as a Slip-`N-Slide. Add to it that he plays all the music like it's Ravel or Brahms (i like both of them, but way different style); the vibrato machine is constantly on - TURN IT OFF! ARE YOU TRYING TO SOUND LIKE A BEL CANTO OPERA SINGER?, tuning is A440, clanky bright PIANO for accompaniment, no one playing continuo - the guy OBVIOUSLY doesn't give a flying fig about authenticity, or the composer's intentions. To sum it up, if you want a recording that sounds like the Suzuki Cello School tapes with way less expression and an even hokier sounding piano, buy this recording. Everyone else, beware.

Superb Starker.......2001-04-28

This collection of Italian Cello Sonatas by the great Janos Starker is one of the most delightful chamber albums I own. The world renowned cellist was joined on this 1966 recording by pianist Stephen Swedish on five of the selections, and by his frequent collaborator Gyorgy Sebok on the Bach Sonata in G minor, which was recorded in 1963 and added to this collection to increase its length (it is a welcome addition musically too). The selections here range from famous composers like Bach, Boccherini and Vivaldi, to the lesser known Corelli, Locatelli and Valentini. For me, the common thread of this recording is the passionate performances of Starker. Whether it is the happy bounce of the Vivaldi Allegro, the sublime rendering of the Boccherini Adagio, or the precise interplay with Sebok on the Bach Sonata, Starker plays masterfully and his cello is captured in rich, full sound by the Mercury Living Presence recording technique. This is an excellent purchase for all cello enthusiasts.

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Focus on the Recordings
This is a fantastic deal!
Excellent, Broad Selection
$70....when was this???
$70/40... you do the math.

Vivaldi: The Masterworks (Box Set)

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ASIN: B00062FLHY
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Customer Reviews:

Focus on the Recordings.......2007-07-23

I've made this small review of the Vivaldi Masterworks set because it is SO difficult to find a review of such a big collection.

The price is killer and you HAVE to buy it, but be warned: these are not the best recordings, you get what you pay for.

First of all, I'm not a Vivaldi expert, but I've heard his compositions throughout my life in so many different places and recordings and have a vague idea of how some have to be played. Secondly, I'm not a classical music connoisseur, but I love it and have over 300 discs of various composers and styles. Third, I know what a good audio recording should sound like and this will influence my critique of some discs in the collection. Finally, it's easy to get lost among all the tracks contained, so in some cases I will give you my favorite tracks in a disc.

I'm sorry, but I've only reached disc 20 of the box-set, as I listen to more this review will be expanded.

DISC 1:
Why would you use an AAD recording as a first impression for a 40 disc box-set and for the "Four Seasons", which is probably Vivaldi's best know work. The concertos are played enthusiastically, but lack any additional virtuosity to put it ahead of other much better recordings out there.

DISC 2:
Same as DISC 1, played and recorded by the same people.

DISC 3:
The pieces in this disc are VERY well played, nonetheless, you can hear heavy breathing from the soloist which can be a bit annoying.

DISC 4:
Very well performed as well, heavy breathing is less present.

DISC 5:
A very good recording, excellent execution by the hapsichord and good by the recorder.
Tracks 4, 6, 7 and the whole "La Notte" are extraordinary.

DISC 6:
Exquisitely recorded and performed by the Budapest Strings.

DISC 7:
Marvelous performance on the whole disc.
Tracks 22 & 24 are non-plus-ultra.

DISC 8:
Great performance too.
Suggested tracks: 7, 12, 15, 24

DISC 9:
To have an original baroque organ playing is a plus.
Solo strings are lacking in quality (for example: tracks 6 & 7).
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 8, 15

DISC 10:
Despite being and ADD recording, the quality is fairly good. The cello is very well played.
Suggested tracks: 3, 4, 12
Excellent track: 13

DISC 11:
Same musical group and soloist as DISC 10. The contrabass is extremely distorted sometimes, and if you take into consideration that this is an ADD recording, it can get pretty bad. Some background noise is perceived.
Suggested tracks: 3, 6, 9

DISC 12:
The compositions are somewhat boring, either way the performance is plain decent.
Suggested tracks: 10, 12

DISC 13:
Good performance and sound quality.
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7
Excellent track: 12

DISC 14:
Good performance and sound quality too.
Suggested tracks: 10, 14, 16
Excellent track: 5

DISC 15:
Badly mixed, the basoon is blocking the whole ensamble by being in the foreground.
The playing precision is lacking.
An AWEFUL thing about this recording is that you can hear the basson key-sticking with the instrument and the saliva. It's horrible.
Such a pity, the sound of the basson with other instruments can be pretty interesting.

DISC 16:
Violins sound a bit off tempo.
Suggested tracks: 4, 8

DISC 17:
Good sound quality and performance.
Suggested tracks: 1, 7, 9

DISC 18:
Despite being an old recording, it is a very welcome one.
The performance is very well above par. Tempo is fantastic.
The quality of the recording could have been better due to some string plucking that is heard and which can become bothersome.
These are some of Vivaldi's best know tunes.
Suggested tracks: 4, 6, 13
Excellent tracks: 1, 3

DISC 19:
Lively recording.
Track 6 is the same piece found in another disc in the collection, but with a better performance.

DISC 20:
By now you've heard all of this pieces before in the other discs. Nothing new here, nor better.

This is a fantastic deal!.......2007-02-25

If you are a fan at all of the Four Seasons you should love this music. I will admit right now that I am a classical music fan. I don't write or perform it. I am a novice listener. I have never taken any music lessons(though I am leaning in that direction) and certainly have not gone through any university music training. I started out in rock and roll but found classical as I got older and fell in love with it a few years ago.

With that context in mind I do hope I am able to recognize quality and this work is of the highest. It helps when you are starting with good ingredients in the first place. You can't bake great bread without great ingredients and Vivaldi's music library has some of the greatest musical ingredients of the last 300 years. They are very much the foundation for modern western culture and music. His talent is woven through what we are

The first 26 CDs are instrumental starting with the four seasons and working through many of the Master's many popular works. I will admit the four seasons are not the best interpretation I have heard but it is definitely acceptable. The rest of the music shows us many facets of the Baroque style and you can see themes emerging through some of the pieces that give us a 'fingerprint' of Vivaldi's style and the parameters of the stylistic leanings of the genre at the time. If you want to immerse yourself in 18th century music this is your chance

This music would be ideal for someone who owns a store and is looking for background music. With over 26 CDs of instrumental music alone you could have those constantly looping and you'd probably never get bored of them(OK I may be stretching it a little there). The reason is that the music does not leave a bad 'aftertaste' in your mind. It fits into the background as easily and naturally as it is to listen to it consciously in the foreground. If you are a fan of classical Baroque you don't usually need to be in the mood for this, it will adjust your mood to itself and Vivaldi's music is almost always of an uplifting sort if this collection is any indication. If you want something to listen to at your job 8 hours per day this is good for the mind and it would take you over a week to get through it if you listened to it every minute of every work day. You will also work without the worry of the music distracting your concentration. I find it enhances it when I'm working. I don't know how well this would work on school kids but teachers might want to try playing this during school time. You may create a few geniuses, we certainly could use more!

If you are looking for something to ease your sleep and oil your dreams I have put these CD's on in the background. Not only can I easily fall asleep when they are playing quietly in the background but it helps you sleep and you wake up in a very pleasant atmosphere if the music is still playing quietly when you wake(you probably would need to rip them to your MP3 player to do that). It's like napping at a classical music concert without the worry of being nudged by your spouse or offending the other concert goers with your snoring. That will be quite a unique experience for you and possibly give you some real sweet dreams. It has for me

So to wrap it up this is very intelligent, uplifting music that is great for your mind and your soul. It is definitely worth the purchase if you are a fan of the Four Seasons and the Baroque genre in my novice classical music fan's opinion

Excellent, Broad Selection.......2007-01-25

This 40-cd collection affords me a rare pleasure almost daily: the thrill of hearing something new by Vivaldi. Despite my best efforts over the years, I've managed to miss hearing a lot of great works by the master. Listening to a single CD now and then, catching tunes on the radio... you can't possibly get a comprehensive understanding of Vivaldi's output that way.

But when you work your way systematically from CD 1 through 40, you're sure to find many pleasant surprises. I've been skipping through everything I already know -- in some cases, it has only taken me about a minute to get through a whole CD (first 3 seconds of each track is usually enough). But then I stop and listen carefully three or four times to anything that's new.

Ah, what a pleasure. I've already acquired some new favorites. And some old standbys have proved even more rewarding, e.g. at first I thought RV 127 (CD 7, tracks 10-12) was performed too slowly (Naxos No: 8.553742 is much faster), but now I'm not sure; maybe it's BETTER that way! I can't recommend this set highly enough.

$70....when was this???.......2006-11-25

Wish the cost was $70 now. Guess the record producer (or Amazon) got tired of making less than $2 per CD.

$70/40... you do the math........2006-04-07

No, I don't own this collection...yet. However, the price of the collection compels me to review it beforehand. Never have I seen such a complete collection of Vivaldi compositions at such an incredibly low price. At $1.75 dollars a CD, the record producer (Brilliant Classics) isn't making much of a profit. The compilation pulls some of its works from DG Achiv Produktion's vault (see Standage), such as the violin concertos, as well as from unknown producers (the Poland Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is heavily featured). The collection is so complete that it is academic, and I would not be surprised if music libraries quickly emptied it from Amazon's shelves. The collection is simply worth it for the incredible price (English Concert's recording of the violin concertos cost nearly 30 bucks, and is exactly featured here). Overall, the price alone makes this collection exceptionally attractive, and the ensembles featured aren't bad either.

Frans Brüggen Edition Vol. 2 - Italian Recorder Sonatas

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Excellent Collection Right on Subject.
a clasic...

Frans Brüggen Edition Vol. 2 - Italian Recorder Sonatas
Arcangelo Corelli , Francesco Barsanti , Francesco Maria Veracini , Diogenio Bigaglia , Nicolas Chedeville , Benedetto Marcello , Frans Brueggen , Gustav Leonhardt , and Anner Bylsma
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Tracks:

La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Adagio
La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Allegro
La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Adagio
La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Vivace
La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Allegro
La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Andante
La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Allegro
La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Adagio
La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Allegro
Sonata In C Major: Adagio
Sonata In C Major: Allegro
Sonata In C Major: Largo
Sonata In C Major: Presto
Sonata In G Major: Largo
Sonata In G Major: Allegro
Sonata In G Major: Largo
Sonata In G Major: Allegro
Sonata In A Minor: Adagio
Sonata In A Minor: Allegro
Sonata In A Minor: Tempo di Minuetto
Sonata In A Minor: Allegro
Sonata Op. 13 No. 6 In G Minor: Vivace
Sonata Op. 13 No. 6 In G Minor: Alla Breve
Sonata Op. 13 No. 6 In G Minor: Largo
Sonata Op. 13 No. 6 In G Minor: Allegro ma non presto
Sonata Op. 2 No. 11 In D Minor: Adagio
Sonata Op. 2 No. 11 In D Minor: Allegro
Sonata Op. 2 No. 11 In D Minor: Largo
Sonata Op. 2 No. 11 In D Minor: Allegro
Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Adagio
Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Allegro
Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Vivace
Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Adagio
Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Allegro
Sonata In A Minor: Largo
Sonata In A Minor: Allegro
Sonata In A Minor: Allegro
Sonata In A Minor: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Collection Right on Subject........2006-01-24

This 'Frans Bruggen Edition, Italian Recorder Sonatas' may seem like an insubstantial little piece, but if you have bought enough recordings of 'early music' and recordings of odd corners of the European classical world, you will appreciate how this recording stays right on subject. There is nothing here except Italian Recorder Sonatas. The only accompanyment you will hear is from a harpsicord. The great beauty of the recorder is front and center and you can appreciate its distinctive qualities which separate it from its more modern woodwinds such as the clarinet, the oboe, the bassoon and the English horn.

The publisher, Teldec has not, like Hyperion, indulged in little samples, and I appreciate their staying on message. Needless to say, the performances are outstanding and I am jealous that I cannot play as well as these performers!

a clasic..........2001-08-01

I learned to love the recorder with this cd (of course many years ago) may be is a little old fashion in style, but stills there as a reference point to every recorder player in the world.

Antonio Vivaldi: Sonatas for Violoncello & Basso Continuo - Anner Bylsma

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A whole new world of beauty for Vivaldi 's Sonatas
An Aboslute Ideal Performance

Antonio Vivaldi: Sonatas for Violoncello & Basso Continuo - Anner Bylsma
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Sonata No. 3 In A Minor For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 43: I. Largo
Sonata No. 3 In A Minor For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 43: II. Allegro
Sonata No. 3 In A Minor For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 43: III. Largo
Sonata No. 3 In A Minor For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 43: IV. Allegro
Sonata No. 4 In B-Flat Major For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 45: I. Largo
Sonata No. 4 In B-Flat Major For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 45: II. Allegro
Sonata No. 4 In B-Flat Major For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 45: III. Largo
Sonata No. 4 In B-Flat Major For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 45: IV. Allegro
Sonata No. 5 In E Minor For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 40: I. Largo
Sonata No. 5 In E Minor For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 40: II. Allegro
Sonata No. 5 In E Minor For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 40: III. Largo
Sonata No. 5 In E Minor For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 40: IV. Allegro
Sonata No. 6 In B-Flat Major For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 40: I. Largo
Sonata No. 6 In B-Flat Major For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 40: II. Allegro
Sonata No. 6 In B-Flat Major For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 40: III. Largo
Sonata No. 6 In B-Flat Major For Violoncello And Basso Continuo, RV 40: IV. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

A whole new world of beauty for Vivaldi 's Sonatas.......2006-07-13

A whole new world of beauty, only guessed in the version for harpsychord and violoncello, is fully revealed in this Bylsma's marvelous cd, with a second cello, a gamba and a lute, making the continuo

An Aboslute Ideal Performance.......2000-08-19

If such a thing as absolute ideal exists when it comes to performance, Anner Bylsma achieves it with these recordings of Vivaldi sonatas. A pioneering period-instrument specialist, Bylsma not only easily manages the technical hurdles of the repertoire and instrument, he does so with unfailing grace. But the Dutch cellist also layers the music with color and expression, making a case for Vivaldi as a composer more concerned with emotion than many of his Baroque counterparts. The "Largo" of the Sonata No. 4, RV 45 soars like the best vocal music of any era, and the rapport among Bylsma and his colleagues is at its camber-music closest. -- Peter Dobrin

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Vivaldi: 6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Antonio Vivaldi: Sonatas for Violoncello & Basso Continuo - Anner Bylsma
Vivaldi: Complete Cello Concertos

ASIN: B000003F0H
Release Date: 1994-09-13

Tracks:

6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 5, RV 40 In E Minor: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 5, RV 40 In E Minor: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 5, RV 40 In E Minor: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 5, RV 40 In E Minor: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 4, RV 45 In B Flat: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 4, RV 45 In B Flat: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 4, RV 45 In B Flat: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 4, RV 45 In B Flat: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 6, RV 46 In B Flat: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 6, RV 46 In B Flat: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 6, RV 46 In B Flat: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 6, RV 46 In B Flat: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 3, RV 43 In A Minor: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 3, RV 43 In A Minor: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 3, RV 43 In A Minor: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 3, RV 43 In A Minor: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 1, RV 47 In B Flat: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 1, RV 47 In B Flat: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 1, RV 47 In B Flat: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 1, RV 47 In B Flat: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 2, RV 41In F Major: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 2, RV 41In F Major: Allegro
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 2, RV 41In F Major: Largo
6 Cello Sonatas, Op. 14: Sonata No. 2, RV 41In F Major: Allegro

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A staple for your collection!

The Music of the Hurdy-Gurdy

Manufacturer: Saydisc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France (Publications of the Early Music Institute)
Leopold Mozart: Sinfonia in D Major with Bagpipe & Hurdy-Gurdy; Biber: 8 Short Pieces for Bagpipe & Hurdy-Gurdy
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Prototyp
Canzoni e Danze: Wind Music from Renaissance Italy

ASIN: B00000452O
Release Date: 1995-07-27

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A staple for your collection!.......2002-09-02

Nigel Eaton is one of the great hurdy gurdy players of our time. He's recorded widely in popular (remember Page and Plant?) as well as classical performances. This is a well-rounded selection of 18th century and beyond--not to be missed by any music lover.

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Pretty Damn Good
Great CD, specially the adagio.
It's No Louis Clark & the Royal Philharmonic... But it's ok
No So Great

Hooked on Classics 4: Baroque

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

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Hooked on Classics 3: Journey Through the Classics
Hooked On Classics
More Hooked On Classics
Hooked on Classics
Hooked on Christmas

ASIN: B000000RYV
Release Date: 1992-05-08

Tracks:

Hooked On Baroque 2
Hooked On Adagio
Hooked On Gigue
Hooked On Fugue
Hooked On Handel
Hooked On Vivaldi
Hooked On Scarlatti
Hooked On Baroque 2 (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Damn Good.......2004-07-06

I received as a gift the box set of all four Hooked On Classics CD's. As an avid fan of classical music, I was quite shocked to hear DRUMS in the background! I didn't really know what the Hooked On Classics series was, so I didn't know what to expect. As such, I eventually got used to the percussion, and found that I liked the fourth CD the best of all of them. The drums are more tolerable, and the recording quality is much improved over the other volumes. The playing is superb; on par with any legitimate recording made by any professional orchestra. The selections are diverse, and the arrangements are refreshing. HOC 4 was my link to many of the full-length versions of the excerpts featured, and I especially like the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th tracks (the 8th track is simply an extended version of the 1st, which makes it a much better rendition). The harpsichord playing in the 7th track is outstanding, as are the arrangements for this track. The climax will give you chills. All in all, an excellent album. I give it four stars only because as a die-hard purist, I don't suppose Bach and Vivaldi and Scarlatti would be too happy if they were to hear percussion along with their music. It would be interesting to see what the tracks would sound like without this.

Great CD, specially the adagio........2004-01-28

I love this CD in particular, because it introduced me to various greatest hits of baroque. I used it to practice my music as a teenager. I recommed this to you, specially if you have kids, because the drum sounds, make it easier to listen to the new generations. I loved the Pachelbel, and the adagio part is Super Excellent.

It's No Louis Clark & the Royal Philharmonic... But it's ok.......2003-12-07

Back in 81 when I got the original Hooked on Classics record as a gift (which I still have), I discovered the beauty and power of classical music in a different way. Now, classical music makes up 1/3 of my music library because of that compilation of classics (thanks to Louis Clark and the Royal Philharmonic).

So would I say this volume 4 has the same effect? I'd answer no, but I did like tracks 2 & 7.

No So Great.......2003-10-29

Once again another pathetic attempt at recreating what Louis Clark did with the original Hooked on the Classics. He succeeded by getting many of us hooked to the classics...something this album probably can't and won't do.