Vivaldi: Flute Concertos, Op. 10/3, RV 428

On this CD:

1. Flute Concerto ("La tempesta di mare"), for flute, strings & continuo in F major, Op. 10/1, RV 433
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Jiri Valek

2. Oboe Concerto, for oboe, strings & continuo in D minor, Op. 8/9, RV 454
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Gabriela Krckova

3. Trumpet Concerto, for trumpet & orchestra in G minor (arranged from Chamber Concerto RV 103)
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Miroslav Kejmar

4. Flute Concerto ("Il gardellino"), for flute, strings & continuo in D major, Op. 10/3, RV 428
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Jiri Valek

5. Trumpet Concerto, for trumpet & orchestra in B flat major (arranged from RV 548)
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Miroslav Kejmar

6. Bassoon Concerto, for bassoon, strings & continuo in E minor, RV 484
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Frantisek Hermann

7. Flute Concerto ("La Notte"), for flute, strings & continuo in G minor, Op. 10/2, RV 439
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Jiri Valek

Vivaldi: Flute Concertos, Op. 10/3, RV 428, Music, Vivaldi, Krechek, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music
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ASIN: B0000027VU
Release Date: 1992-01-28

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, RV 428 'Ill gardellino' (The Goldfinch - Der Stieglitz - Chardonneret: I. Allegro
  2. Concerto For Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, RV 428 'Ill gardellino' (The Goldfinch - Der Stieglitz -: II. Largo
  3. Concerto For Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, RV 428 'Ill gardellino' (The Goldfinch - Der Stieglitz -: III. Alegro
  4. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mar' (The Storm at Sea - Der Sturm auf dem Meer - Tempete en mer): I. Allegro
  5. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mar' (The Storm at Sea - Der Sturm auf dem Meer - Tempete en mer: II. Largo
  6. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mar' (The Storm at Sea - Der Sturm auf dem Meer - Tempete en mer: III. Presto
  7. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso continuo in G minor , BWV 1056: I. ...
  8. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso continuo in G minor , BWV 1056: II. Largo
  9. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso continuo in G minor , BWV 1056: III. Presto
  10. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Bass continuo in C Major, BWV 1055: I. Allegro
  11. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Bass continuo in C Major, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto
  12. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Bass continuo in C Major, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tanto
  13. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Ouverture
  14. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Les Plaisirs
  15. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Air a l'italien
  16. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Menuets I & II
  17. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Rejouissance
  18. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Passepieds I & II
  19. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Polonaise

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in G Major, KV 313 (285c): I. Allegro maestoso
  2. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in G Major, KV 313 (285c): II. Adagio ma non troppo
  3. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in G Major, KV 313 (285c): III. Rondeau: Tempo di Menuetto
  4. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Kv 314 (285d): I. Allegro aperto
  5. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Kv 314 (285d): II. Andante ma non troppo
  6. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Kv 314 (285d): III. Allegro
  7. Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299 (297c): I. Allegro
  8. Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299 (297c): II. Andantino
  9. Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299 (297c): III. Rondeau

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great all around - especially Mozart.......2005-06-30

Every concerto/piece for flute and orchestra presented here can stand as the very pinnacle of performance and interpretation. Rampal and friends play with all the logic and song of the French school. I would like to commend the Mozart G Major concerto in particular, as Rampal's is the best performance I know (I've heard a better one, but that was on internet radio and I wasn't able to find out who performed it - I'm still searching). I have heard 10 other G Majors, all by worthy soloists with the likes of the VPO or LSO accompanying, and none can outdo Rampal's passionate yet low-key style with the absolutely glorious Israel Philharmonic (you might never have heard them - and you'll wonder why!) with a reasonably alert Zubin Mehta at the helm. The balance is wonderful, with the delicate middle string parts coming through clearly (shame on you, DG and Decca). If only Karl Boehm had been around to wave the stick for these Mozart recordings (The D Major and C Major here are also magnifcent, by the way), this would likely be hands-down the only set of Mozart concertos you'll ever need. Nevertheless, they are pretty darn close.

Every piece on these discs is wonderful, and I urge you to get them as quickly as possible. The style and wit of these recordings are not to be missed at any cost. As the English flutist William Bennett, whose recordings you should look into if you play flute, once told me, "Be a light person - like Jean-Pierre Rampal!"

5 out of 5 stars Rampal: master flutist of the 20th Century.......2003-08-17

The late Jean-Pierre Rampal, whom I had the pleasure to meet and chat with in the 1980's, is a "triple threat" man, in analogy to the football term. Some fine players impress with their technique. I am swept along by Rampal's renditions in a way that makes me forget all about technique - except for miraculous nuances every now and then that remind me that Rampal recreates every work with a creative, perceptive mind. For example, in Vivaldi's "Goldfinch" concerto Rampal, as almost afterthoughts, puts in exquisite little embellishments that literally makes a little bird come to life. It's a miraculous sound. Too bad Antonio Vivaldi couldn't have heard it.

Rampal has other qualities that stand out in his recordings. He was well aware that most of the best flute music was composed in the Baroque and Classical eras, and sought out the very best, well known or rare, in these genres - while not being limited to these periods.

Finally, Rampal was picky about the ensembles he played with and the recording companies who did the technical work for his recordings. The ensembles might be famous or little known, but always high-quality cooperators. The result is nearly always, as in this case, brilliant, clear, and balanced.

Five stars gets used frequently in recording reviews - it's too little for this recording.

5 out of 5 stars great!.......2001-01-04

i play the flute in my high school band and i love flute music, this cd is so beautiful! i highly reccomend this cd to any flutest!
Vivaldi for Valentines: Romantic Interludes for the One You Love
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 Vivaldi for Valentines: Romantic Interludes for the One You Love

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ASIN: B0000041ER
Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

  1. The Four Seasons: (Winter): Largo
  2. Guitar Concerto in D: Largo
  3. Flute Concerto In D (II gardellino): Cantabile
  4. Concerto In C For Diverse Instruments: Andante molto
  5. String Concerto in G minor: Andante molto
  6. Concerto in D for 2 violins & 2 cellos: Largo
  7. Oboe & Violin Concerto in G minor: Larghetto
  8. Guitar Concerto in A minor: Laro
  9. Triple Violin Concerto in F: Andante
  10. Flute Concerto in F: Largo
  11. Viola d'amore Concerto in D minor: Largo
  12. Violin Concerto in E (II riposo): Allegro
  13. Oboe & Bassoon Concerto in G: Largo
  14. Violin Concerto No. 6 in B-flat: Largo
  15. Concerto in A for Guitar, Violin, Viola & Cello: Larghetto
  16. Violin Concerto in E (L'amoroso): Allegro
  17. Flute Concerto No.4 in G: Largo
  18. Violin Concerto in A (with echo violin): Larghetto
  19. Violin Concerto in C minor (II sospetto): Andante
  20. Double Oboe Concerto in A minor: Largo
  21. Concerto in G minor for the Dresden Orchestra: Largo non molto
  22. Violin Concerto in A minor: Largo
  23. Oboe Concerto In C: Adagio
  24. Flue Concerto No.2 in G minor (La notte): Largo

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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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!

5 out of 5 stars 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.
Vivaldi: Complete Flute Concertos
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    ASIN: B0000041F2
    Release Date: 1996-11-19

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In F, Op. 10 No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mare': 1. Allegro
    2. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In F, Op. 10 No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mare': 2. Largo
    3. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In F, Op. 10 No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mare': 3. Presto
    4. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 'La notte': 1. Largo
    5. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 'La notte': 2. Fantasmi. Presto
    6. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 'La notte': 3. Largo
    7. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 'La notte': 4. Presto
    8. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 'La notte': 5. Il sonno. Largo
    9. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, RV 439 'La notte': 6. Allegro
    10. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428 'Il gardellino': 1. Allegro
    11. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428 'Il gardellino': 2. Cantabile
    12. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428 'Il gardellino': 3. Allegro
    13. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, Op. 10 No. 4, RV 435: 1. Allegro
    14. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, Op. 10 No. 4, RV 435: 2. Largo
    15. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, Op. 10 No. 4, RV 435: 3. Allegro
    16. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In F, Op. 10 No. 5, RV 434: 1. Allegro ma non tanto
    17. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In F, Op. 10 No. 5, RV 434: 2. Largo cantabile
    18. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In F, Op. 10 No. 5, RV 434: 3. Allegro
    19. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, Op. 10 No. 6, RV 437: 1. Allegro
    20. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, Op. 10 No. 6, RV 437: 2. Largo
    21. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, Op. 10 No. 6, RV 437: 3. Allegro
    22. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, RV 436: 1. Allegro
    23. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, RV 436: 2. Largo
    24. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, RV 436: 3. Allegro
    25. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, RV 427: 1. Allegro
    26. Concertos For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, RV 427: 2. Largo
    27. Concertos For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, RV 427: 3. (Allegro)

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 440: 1. Allegro non molto
    2. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 440: 2. Larghetto
    3. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 440: 3. Allegro
    4. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, RV 429: 1. Allegro
    5. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, RV 429: 2. Andante
    6. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In D, RV 429: 3. Allegro
    7. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In C Minor, RV 441: 1. Allegro non molto
    8. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In C Minor, RV 441: 2. Largo
    9. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In C Minor, RV 441: 3. (Allegro)
    10. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, RV 438: 1. Allegro
    11. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, RV 438: 2. Andante
    12. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In G, RV 438: 3. Allegro
    13. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 108: 1. Allegro
    14. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 108: 2. Largo
    15. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 108: 3. Allegro
    16. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In C, RV 533 For 2 Flutes, Strings And Continuo: 1. Allegro molto
    17. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In C, RV 533 For 2 Flutes, Strings And Continuo: 2. Largo
    18. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In C, RV 533 For 2 Flutes, Strings And Continuo: 3. Allegro
    19. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 445 For Flautino, Strings And Continuo: 1. Allegro
    20. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 445 For Flautino, Strings And Continuo: 2. Larghetto
    21. Concerto For Flute, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, RV 445 For Flautino, Strings And Continuo: 3. Allegro
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    Antonio Vivaldi , The English Concert Trevor Pinnock , Simon Standage , Lisa Beznosiuk , Roy Goodman , Nigel North , and David Reichenberg
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    ASIN: B00005KK4Q
    Release Date: 2001-10-09

    Tracks:

    1. Con in G, RV 151 'Alla Rustica': 1. Presto - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
    2. Con in G, RV 151 'Alla Rustica': 2. Adagio - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
    3. Con in G, RV 151 'Alla Rustica': 3. Allegro - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
    4. Con in B flat, RV 548: 1. (Allegro) - David Reichenberg/Simon Standage
    5. Con in B flat, RV 548: 2. Largo - David Reichenberg/Simon Standage
    6. Con in B flat, RV 548: 3. Allegro - David Reichenberg/Simon Standage
    7. Con in C, RV 558 'Con Molti Stromenti': 1. Allegro Molto - Philip Pickett/Rachel Beckett/Colin Lawson/Carlos Riera/Simon Standage/Micaela Comberti...
    8. Con in C, RV 558 'Con Molti Stromenti': 2. Andante Molto - Philip Pickett/Rachel Beckett/Colin Lawson/Carlos Riera/Simon Standage/Micaela Comberti...
    9. Con in C, RV 558 'Con Molti Stromenti': 3. Allegro - Philip Pickett/Rachel Beckett/Colin Lawson/Carlos Riera/Simon Standage/Micaela Comberti...
    10. Con in G, RV 516: 1. Allegro Molto - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock
    11. Con in G, RV 516: 2. Andante (Molto) - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock
    12. Con in G, RV 516: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock
    13. Con in a, RV 461: 1. Allegro Non Molto - David Reichenberg
    14. Con in a, RV 461: 2. Larghetto - David Reichenberg
    15. Con in a, RV 461: 3. (Allegro) - David Reichenberg
    16. Con in G, RV 532: 1. Allegro - James Tyler/Robin Jeffrey
    17. Con in G, RV 532: 2. Andante - James Tyler/Robin Jeffrey
    18. Con in G, RV 532: 3. Allegro - James Tyler/Robin Jeffrey

    Tracks:

    1. Con in A, RV 159: 1. Allegro - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
    2. Con in A, RV 159: 2. Adagio - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
    3. Con in A, RV 159: 3. Allegro - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
    4. Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
    5. Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 2. Cantabile - Simon Standage
    6. Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 3. (Allegro) - Simon Standage
    7. Con in e, RV 484: 1. Allegro Poco - Milan Turkovic
    8. Con in e, RV 484: 2. Andante - Milan Turkovic
    9. Con in e, RV 484: 3. Allegro - Milan Turkovic
    10. Con in G, RV 436: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    11. Con in G, RV 436: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
    12. Con in G, RV 436: 3. (Allegro) - Lisa Beznosiuk
    13. Con in d, RV 540: 1. Allegro - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
    14. Con in d, RV 540: 2. Largo - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
    15. Con in d, RV 540: 3. Allegro - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
    16. Con in G, RV 545: 1. Andante Molto - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic
    17. Con in G, RV 545: 2. Largo - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic
    18. Con in G, RV 545: 3. Allegro Molto - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic

    Tracks:

    1. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.1 in D, RV 549: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    2. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.1 in D, RV 549: 2. Largo E Spiccato - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    3. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.1 in D, RV 549: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    4. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 1. Adagio E Spiccato - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
    5. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 2. Allegro - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
    6. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 3. Larghetto - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
    7. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 4. Allegro - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
    8. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
    9. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
    10. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
    11. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 1. Andante - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
    12. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 2. Allegro Assai - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
    13. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 3. Adagio/4. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
    14. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
    15. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 2. Largo - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
    16. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
    17. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
    18. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
    19. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 3. Presto - Simon Standage

    Tracks:

    1. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.7 in F, RV 567: 1. Andante - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    2. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.7 in F, RV 567: 2. Adagio - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    3. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.7 in F, RV 567: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    4. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.7 in F, RV 567: 4. Adagio - Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    5. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 1. Allegro - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
    6. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 2. Larghetto - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
    7. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 3. Allegro - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
    8. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
    9. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 2. Larghetto - Simon Standage
    10. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
    11. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.10 in b, RV 580: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    12. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.10 in b, RV 580: 2. Largo - Larghetto - Adagio - Largo - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    13. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.10 in b, RV 580: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding/Jaap ter Linden
    14. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.11 in d, RV 565: 1. Allegro - Adagio Spiccato E Tutti - Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Jaap ter Linden
    15. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.11 in d, RV 565: 2. Largo E Spicatto - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Jaap ter Linden
    16. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.11 in d, RV 565: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Jaap ter Linden
    17. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
    18. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
    19. L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage

    Tracks:

    1. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    2. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
    3. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 3. Presto - Lisa Beznosiuk
    4. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 1. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
    5. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 2. Presto (Fantasmi) - Lisa Beznosiuk
    6. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 3. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
    7. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 4. Presto - Lisa Beznosiuk
    8. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 5. Largo (Il Sonno) - Lisa Beznosiuk
    9. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 6. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    10. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    11. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 2. Without Tempo Indication - Lisa Beznosiuk
    12. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    13. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    14. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
    15. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    16. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 1. Allegro Ma Non Tanto - Lisa Beznosiuk
    17. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 2. Largo Cantabile - Lisa Beznosiuk
    18. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    19. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
    20. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
    21. 6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Vivaldi ROCKS ! ! ! ! !.......2007-01-12

    Violins, harpsichords, basso continuo, what can I say.
    Vivaldi ROCKS ! ! ! !
    Excellent selection of his music and as usual flawlessly performed by the english consort.

    4 out of 5 stars A Little More Vivaldi Please.......2003-12-28

    This budget-priced, slim paper-sleeved box set of various Vivaldi Concertos on the DG/Archiv label is quite excellent. Trevor Pinnock, directing from the harpsichord and organ, leads the English Concert (an all-star cast including Roy Goodman and Simon Standage, both of whom have graduated to the podium in recent years) in digital recordings from the late 80s. Since the track information is not abundantly clear above, allow me to mention that the first two discs of this set feature various Concertos, discs 3 & 4 contain the complete "L'estro amonico" op. 3, and CD5 six Flute Concertos op. 10. While I have never been a big fan of period-instrument recordings, there is nothing I can complain about here. The performances are warm, spirited, and thoroughly engaging, and certainly not academic. In fact, my only complaint is that there is not more to listen to. I popped this set in my 5-disc changer over the Holidays, and was disappointed to find it end so soon, being that four of the five CDs log in at the mid-50 minute mark and one only at a whopping 45:08. By my calculations, there is easily room for an additional two hours of material here! Alas, it is the only problem with an otherwise stellar set.
    Vivaldi: Flute Concetos; Recorder Concertos
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Magnificent and Delightful
    		 Vivaldi: Flute Concetos; Recorder Concertos
    Antonio Vivaldi , Janet See , Stephen Schultz , Nicholas McGegan , Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra , and Marion Verbruggen
    Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by VivaldiAll Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0000665Z7
    Release Date: 2002-09-10

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Magnificent and Delightful.......2006-06-17

    Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741): Flute Concertos RV 427, 438, 440, 533 (for two flutes), 428 (“Il Gardellino”), 436 and 429. Janet See, Stephen Schultz, baroque flutes.
    Recorder Concertos RV 433 (La Tempesta di Mare”), 441, 443, 104 (“La Notte”, original recorder version), 434, 444, 435. Marion Verbruggen, recorders; Dennis Godburn, bassoon. The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, San Francisco, conducted by Nicholas McGegan.
    Recorded March, 1987, at Lone Mountain College Chapel, San Francisco (flute concertos) and September, 1990, at Skywalker Sound, Nicasio, California (recorder concertos).
    Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907340.41 (reissue of HMU 905193 and HMU 907040. Total time: 2 hrs 0’23”.

    This is what I wrote about the original issue of the flute concertos:
    I can only confirm what others before me have written: This must surely be one of the finest Vivaldi recordings of all time! Both the playing and the recording technique (it sounds suspiciously as though Harmonia Mundi was still using analogue equipment in 1987 because there is some slight "pre-echoing" to be heard) are absolutely magnificent. In particular, Janet See's delightful and highly musical formation of the flute solo lines on her mellow, woody baroque instrument is a treat for the ears, but it shouldn't prevent one from enjoying the full-blooded, energetic orchestral sound that Nicholas McGegan coaxes from his West Coast original instrument orchestra as though this music had been written specially for them. Incidentally, all the pieces here were written by Vivaldi with the transverse flute in mind, and I found it particularly pleasant to hear them played as they were intended on not on some form of recorder .(The "birdsong" Gardellino concerto does actually exist in another version for recorder.) Full marks to all involved here: I am writing 19 years after the recording was made, but I have yet to discover a disc of this material that could outdo the San Francisco offering.

    As for the recorder concertos, again I feel that there is plenty of room for congratulations. Marion Verbruggen plays as delightfully and assuredly as anyone could ask, and the West Coast original instrument ensemble (8 violins, 2 violas, 2 celli, double bass, bassoon, archlute, harpsichord and chamber organ) sounds, under the able leadership of Nicholas McGegan, the equal of any European early music orchestra. Special praise for the decision to vary the recorders used: only two of the seven concerti are played on a sopranino, and these are kept well away from one another – thus avoiding the rather tiresome effect that this high-pitched instrument can have when used too frequently. In this respect there must surely also be praise for engineer Anthony Faulkner, who has got the balance absolutely right: No overly close-up recorder here, but rather a natural, easy-on-the-ear sound that seems to reflect ideally the positioning of the musicians while playing and avoids the “nervousness” of, for example, Peter Holman’s Vivaldi recorder issue for Hyperion. And of course, as one has come to expect with McGegan, the continuo is wonderful – not only his own harpsichord, but also the chamber organ played by John Butt (listen in especially to the last concerto on the disc, RV 435; the organ provides some delightful coloring!). As this set is now available at a bargain price, fans of McGegan and of Vivaldi should not hesitate. And as all the concertos on these two discs are extremely tuneful and popular (i. e. very easy to follow), this is also a recommendation for schoolteachers and others who want to play Vivaldi to students or friends and get them interested!
    Vivaldi: Concertos
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Vivaldi: Concertos

      Manufacturer: Ent. Media Partners
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000002XAQ
      Release Date: 1997-10-23

      Tracks:

      1. Concerto for Violincello, Strings, and Basso Continuo, in D Major, RV 403: Allegro
      2. Concerto for Violincello, Strings, and Basso Continuo, in D Major, RV 403: Andante e spirituoso
      3. Concerto for Violincello, Strings, and Basso Continuo, in D Major, RV 403: Allegro
      4. Concerto For 2 Flutes, Strings And Basso Continuo, In C Major, RV 533: Allegro molto
      5. Concerto For 2 Flutes, Strings And Basso Continuo, In C Major, RV 533: Largo
      6. Concerto For 2 Flutes, Strings And Basso Continuo, In C Major, RV 533: Allegro
      7. Concerto For 2 Trumpets, Strings And Basso Continuo, In C Major, RV 537: Allegro
      8. Concerto For 2 Trumpets, Strings And Basso Continuo, In C Major, RV 537: Largo
      9. Concerto For 2 Trumpets, Strings And Basso Continuo, In C Major, RV 537: Allegro
      10. Concerto For Violin, Strings And Basso Continuo, Op. 6, No. 1, In G Minor, RV 324: Allegro, ma con forza
      11. Concerto For Violin, Strings And Basso Continuo, Op. 6, No. 1, In G Minor, RV 324: Grave
      12. Concerto For Violin, Strings And Basso Continuo, Op. 6, No. 1, In G Minor, RV 324: Allegro
      13. Concerto For Violin And Strings, Op. 6, No. 6, In D Minor, RV 239: Allegro
      14. Concerto For Violin And Strings, Op. 6, No. 6, In D Minor, RV 239: Largo
      15. Concerto For Violin And Strings, Op. 6, No. 6, In D Minor, RV 239: Presto
      16. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso Continuo,Op. 10, No. 2, in G minor, RV 439 La Notte: Largo
      17. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso Continuo,Op. 10, No. 2, in G minor, RV 439 La Notte -: Largo - Presto
      18. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso Continuo,Op. 10, No. 2, in G minor, RV 439 La Notte -: Presto
      19. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso Continuo,Op. 10, No. 2, in G minor, RV 439 La Notte -: Largo
      20. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso Continuo,Op. 10, No. 2, in G minor, RV 439 La Notte -: Allegro
      21. Concerto for 2 Flutes, Strings and Basso Continuo, Op. 10, No. 3, in D Major, RV 428, Il Cardellino: Allegro
      22. Concerto for 2 Flutes, Strings and Basso Continuo, Op. 10, No. 3, in D Major, RV 428, Il Cardellino: Cantabile
      23. Concerto for 2 Flutes, Strings and Basso Continuo, Op. 10, No. 3, in D Major, RV 428, Il Cardellino: Allegro
      Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Flute Concerto "Il Gardellino"; Harpsichord Concerto in A major
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • SEASONS OF THE HEART
      • Crystal Clarity
      		 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Flute Concerto "Il Gardellino"; Harpsichord Concerto in A major

      Manufacturer: Chesky Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      5. Sergi Rachmaninoff: Concertos Nos. 1 & 4/Rhapsody, Op. 43

      ASIN: B000003GDQ
      Release Date: 1993-01-18

      Tracks:

      1. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro
      2. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Largo
      3. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro - Danza Pastorale
      4. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro Non Molto - Allegro
      5. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Adagio - Presto
      6. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Presto
      7. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro - Larghetto - Allegro Molto
      8. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Adagio Molto
      9. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro. La Caccia
      10. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro Non Molto
      11. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Largo
      12. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro
      13. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro
      14. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Cantabile
      15. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro
      16. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro
      17. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Andante
      18. Op. 8, No. 1 - 4 For Violin, Strings, and Continuo: Allegro

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars SEASONS OF THE HEART.......2001-02-24

      This is as intimate a recording of The Four Seasons as you will ever likely come across, due entirely to the complete immersion of the phenomenal Connecticut Early Music Festival Ensemble into the spirit and essence of Vivaldi, under the directorship of ageless maestro, Igor Kipnis.

      With each of the eight Connecticut Ensemble members taking his or her part--- three violins, viola, cello, bass, theorbo/archlute/guitar, and harpsichord--- Vivaldi's concerti Op. 8, No.'s 1-4 become chamber-like, wistful, utterly personal. And contrary to what we might presume, even with its bare bones showing, this Four Seasons becomes yet more profound. Textures hidden beneath typical orchestral forces, embellishments subdued or repressed entirely, or melodic lines no longer articulated (or too well integrated to hear), have a sudden clarity, variety and emotional impact that is startling and completely convincing--- as well as being thoroughly thrilling.

      The keen scholarship of Kipnis is telling at every turn, as in the use of Richard Stone's theorbo, archlute or baroque guitar interspersed throughout; or Eli Potash's self-built and wonderfully rich and baroquely gruff bass, tuned in fifths; or Kipnis' own harpsichord contribution, a marvel in itself, and particularly rewarding (as in the Adagio of "Autumn")--- yes! we do actually get to HEAR the harpsichord! (At long last.)

      Lead violinist Jorg-Michael Schwarz is to be commended for his beautiful tone, grace and musical emapthy; but, then, it would be a disservice not to commend every member of the Connecticut Ensemble for fabulously rich and inspiring craftsmanship, and for allowing us the treasures manifest in their playing.

      Also on the CD is the Flute Concerto in D, Op. 10, No. 3 ("The Goldfinch"), RV 428, here played rapturously by John Slocum on a mid-18th century one-keyed boxwood flute. Superb!

      To round things out, we have a concerto (listed as RV 546), probably for violin and cello, reconstructed brilliantly, and convincingly, by Kipnis as a three movement Harpsichord Concerto (RV 78) in A.

      Absolutely first-rate sound: warm, comfortable, inviting, detail-rich. Excellent liner notes, too, by Kipnis.

      [Running time: 62:15]

      5 out of 5 stars Crystal Clarity.......2000-04-12

      Like all of Chesky's recordings I've listened to, this one is awesome. This is the best recording of Vivaldi I've heard. The range is phenomenal. Bass is rich and full, highs are crisp, and the resolution is awesome.
      Mad about Vivaldi
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • The Red Priest how he should be played
      • Splendid selection, great performances
      		 Mad about Vivaldi

      Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000001GKW
      Release Date: 1993-08-10

      Tracks:

      1. The Four Seasons - Spring: Allegro
      2. The Four Seasons - Spring: Largo
      3. The Four Seasons - Summer: Presto
      4. The Four Seasons - Autumn: Allegro
      5. The Four Seasons - Winter: Largo
      6. The Four Seasons - Winter: Allegro
      7. Concerto For 2 Trumpets In C: Allegro
      8. Concerto For 2 Trumpets In C: Largo
      9. Concerto For 2 Trumpets In C: (Allegro)
      10. Guitar Concerto In C: Allegro
      11. Guitar Concerto In C: Largo
      12. Guitar Concerto In C: (Allegro)
      13. Flute Concerto No. 3 In D ('The Bullfich'): Allegro
      14. Flute Concerto No. 3 In D ('The Bullfich'): (no tempo indication)
      15. Flute Concerto No. 3 In D ('The Bullfich'): Allegro
      16. Flute Concerto No. 3 In D ('The Bullfich'): Gloria - Gloria in excelsis Deo
      17. Lute Concerto in D: (Allegro giusto)
      18. Lute Concerto in D: Largo
      19. Lute Concerto in D: Allegro
      20. Concerto For 2 Mandolins In G: Allegro molto
      21. Concerto For 2 Mandolins In G: Andante
      22. Concerto For 2 Mandolins In G: Allegro
      23. Concerto For Diverse Instruments In C: Allegro molto
      24. Concerto For Diverse Instruments In C: Andante molto
      25. Concerto For Diverse Instruments In C: Allegro

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars The Red Priest how he should be played.......2000-12-03

      I was given this CD many years ago, and to this day it has remained my favourite. Vivaldi's beautiful simplistic melodies in the largo movements and awe-inspiring scalar variations make his music a delight to listen to. Simon Standage's energetic performance of the famous allegro from spring, and the beautifully ornamented largo from the same concerto are a terrific opening. His amazing precision while playing the extremely difficult tempo impestuoso dell'estade (presto from summer), and the charming third movement from autumn are all played as I have never heard before. Perhaps the best of all is the largo from winter, which is played so beautifully, with amazing accuracy on the trills, and few ornaments to keep it sweetly simplistic are all true signs of genius.

      The flute concerto is a great choice to contrast the preceeding trumpet concerto's strength with the delicacy of a bird - a bullfinch if you please. Not to confuse delicacy with weakness, however. This piece is strong in its own right, within the arpeggios in the first movement and the mournful calling in the second are very powerful, but fightly and bird-like. The tone quality of the flautist, and the composer's own ability to mimic nature with a musical instrument make this piece a pleasure to listen to.

      The mandolin and lute concerti are beautiful as well, and they show Vivaldi's versatility on all instruments perfectly. They sound as if they are written by a guitarist, not a violin virtuoso. Listening to this you feel as if you were being serenaded by a Venetian gondelier. The largos are soothing and relaxing, and the allegros are bright and energetic.

      This recording does the Red Priest the full justice he deserves. His tremendous talent comes through, and complimented by the talent of the performers make this CD a worthy addition to anyone's collection, and I would highly reccomend you buy it.

      5 out of 5 stars Splendid selection, great performances.......2000-05-29

      An excellent CD. Under the baton of Trevor Pinnock, the English Concert gives the best performance of the Four Seasons that I have ever heard...so alive and vibrant, the violins really "sing"! You only get part of this stunning Four Seasons and the opening of the Gloria(great singing and perfect tempo), but all of the other selections are the complete work. And what a glorious selection it is. I love the two guitar concertos(the Lute Concerto is played on guitar here). This CD really brings together one of the leading period instruments ensembles to perform Vivaldi(The English Concert) and one of the leading modern instruments ensembles(Academy of St. Martin in the Fields), so that you get both perspectives on this music. The "Bullfinch" Flute Concerto(played on "transverse" flute here) is particularly charming. A magnificent album. Go Mad About Vivaldi!
      Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Wind Concerti
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        		Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Wind Concerti

        Manufacturer: Naxos
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by VivaldiAll Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        FluteFlute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        OboeOboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        PiccoloPiccolo | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        4-for-3 Classical4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
        4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B0000272VV
        Release Date: 1996-01-04

        Tracks:

        1. The Four Seasons-Spring: Allegro
        2. The Four Seasons-Spring: Largo E Pianissimo Sempre
        3. The Four Seasons-Spring: Danza Pastorale (Allegro)
        4. The Four Seasons-Summer: Allegro Non Molto
        5. The Four Seasons-Summer: Adagio-Presto
        6. The Four Seasons-Summer: Presto
        7. The Four Seasons-Autumn: Allegro
        8. The Four Seasons-Autumn: Adagio Molto
        9. The Four Seasons-Autumn: Allegro
        10. The Four Seasons-Winter: Allegro Non Molto
        11. The Four Seasons-Winter: Largo
        12. The Four Seasons-Winter: Allegro
        13. Con in C, RV 443: Allegro - Jiri Stivin
        14. Con in C, RV 443: Largo - Jiri Stivin
        15. Con in C, RV 443: Allegro Molto - Jiri Stivin
        16. Fl Con in D 'Il Cardellino', Op.10, No.3, RV 428: Allegro - Jiri Valek
        17. Fl Con in D 'Il Cardellino', Op.10, No.3, RV 428: Cantabile - Jiri Valek
        18. Fl Con in D 'Il Cardellino', Op.10, No.3, RV 428:Allegro - Jiri Valek
        19. Con in C, RV 450: Allegro Molto - Stefan Schilli
        20. Con in C, RV 450: Larghetto - Stefan Schilli
        21. Con in C, RV 450: Allegro - Stefan Schilli
        Vivaldi: Flute Concertos
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Vivaldi: Flute Concertos

          Manufacturer: Polygram Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by VivaldiAll Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          FluteFlute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B00000E40V
          Release Date: 1990-10-25

          Tracks:

          1. Con No.1 in F 'La Tempesta Di Mare', RV 433: 1. Allegro
          2. Con No.1 in F 'La Tempesta Di Mare', RV 433: 2. Largo
          3. Con No.1 in F 'La Tempesta Di Mare', RV 433: 3. Presto
          4. Con No.2 in f 'La Notte', RV 439: 1. Largo
          5. Con No.2 in f 'La Notte', RV 439: 2. Presto (Fant)
          6. Con No.2 in f 'La Notte', RV 439: 3. Largo
          7. Con No.2 in f 'La Notte', RV 439: 4. Presto
          8. Con No.2 in f 'La Notte', RV 439: 5. Largo (Il Sonno)
          9. Con No.2 in f 'La Notte', RV 439: 6. Allegro
          10. Con No.3 in D 'Il Gardellino' RV 428: 1. Allegro
          11. Con No.3 in D 'Il Gardellino' RV 428: 2. Without Tempo Indication/Ohne Satzbezeichnung/Sans...
          12. Con No.3 in D 'Il Gardellino' RV 428: 3. Allegro
          13. Con No.4 in G, RV 435: 1. Allegro
          14. Con No.4 in G, RV 435: 2. Largo
          15. Con No.4 in G, RV 435: 3. Allegro
          16. Con No.5 in F, RV 434: 1. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
          17. Con No.5 in F, RV 434: 2. Largo Cantabile
          18. Con No.5 in F, RV 434: 3. Allegro
          19. Con No.6 in G, RV 437: 1. Allegro
          20. Con No.6 in G, RV 437: 2. Largo
          21. Con No.6 in G, RV 437: 3. Allegro

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