Vivaldi: 5 Cello Concertos

On this CD:

1. Work(s) Concerto for cello in F major, (combining RV 411& 412)
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Heinrich Schiff, Denis Vigay, Ian Watson

2. Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in A minor, RV 418
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Heinrich Schiff, Denis Vigay, Ian Watson

3. Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in B minor, RV 424
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Heinrich Schiff, Denis Vigay, Ian Watson

4. Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in G major, RV 413
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Heinrich Schiff, Denis Vigay, Ian Watson

5. Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in C minor, RV 401
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Heinrich Schiff, Denis Vigay, Ian Watson

Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Presto
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Larghetto
III. Allegro

Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro Molto
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Lento
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Grave
III. Allegro

Average customer rating:

Vivaldi ROCKS ! ! ! ! !
A Little More Vivaldi Please

Vivaldi Concertos
Antonio Vivaldi , The English Concert Trevor Pinnock , Simon Standage , Lisa Beznosiuk , Roy Goodman , Nigel North , and David Reichenberg
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005KK4Q
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

Con in A, RV 159: 1. Allegro - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
Con in A, RV 159: 2. Adagio - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
Con in A, RV 159: 3. Allegro - The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock
Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 2. Cantabile - Simon Standage
Con in E, RV 271 'L'Amoroso': 3. (Allegro) - Simon Standage
Con in e, RV 484: 1. Allegro Poco - Milan Turkovic
Con in e, RV 484: 2. Andante - Milan Turkovic
Con in e, RV 484: 3. Allegro - Milan Turkovic
Con in G, RV 436: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
Con in G, RV 436: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
Con in G, RV 436: 3. (Allegro) - Lisa Beznosiuk
Con in d, RV 540: 1. Allegro - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
Con in d, RV 540: 2. Largo - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
Con in d, RV 540: 3. Allegro - Roy Goodman/Nigel North
Con in G, RV 545: 1. Andante Molto - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic
Con in G, RV 545: 2. Largo - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic
Con in G, RV 545: 3. Allegro Molto - David Reichenberg/Milan Turkovic

Tracks:

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
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
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
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 1. Adagio E Spiccato - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 2. Allegro - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 3. Larghetto - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.2 in g, RV 578: 4. Allegro - Simon Standage/Michaela Comberti/Jaap Ter Linden
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, RV 310: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 1. Andante - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 2. Allegro Assai - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.4 in e, RV 550: 3. Adagio/4. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti/Miles Golding
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 2. Largo - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.5 in A, RV 519: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Miles Golding
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.6 in a, RV 356: 3. Presto - Simon Standage

Tracks:

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
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
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
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
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 1. Allegro - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 2. Larghetto - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.8 in a, RV 522: 3. Allegro - Elizabeth Wilcock/Micaela Comberti
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 2. Larghetto - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.9 in D, RV 230: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
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
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
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
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
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.11 in d, RV 565: 2. Largo E Spicatto - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Jaap ter Linden
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.11 in d, RV 565: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage/Elizabeth Wilcock/Jaap ter Linden
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 2. Largo - Simon Standage
L'estro Armonico, Op.3: Con No.12 in E, RV 265: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage

Tracks:

6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.1 in F, RV 433 'La Tempesta Di Mare': 3. Presto - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 1. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 2. Presto (Fantasmi) - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 3. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 4. Presto - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 5. Largo (Il Sonno) - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.2 in g, RV 439 'La Notte': 6. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 2. Without Tempo Indication - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.3 in D, RV 428 'Il Gardellino': 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.4 in G, RV 435: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 1. Allegro Ma Non Tanto - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 2. Largo Cantabile - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.5 in F, RV 434: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 1. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 2. Largo - Lisa Beznosiuk
6 Fl Cons, Op.10: No.6 in G, RV 437: 3. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk

Customer Reviews:

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.

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.

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
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000031WJ9
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: I Allegro
Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: II Largo
Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: III Allegro
Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: I Allegro
Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: II Largo
Concertos No. 8 rv 332 in G minor. g-moll. en sol mineur: III Allegro
Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: I Allegro
Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: II Adagio
Concerto No. 10 'La caccia' rv 362 in B flat major. B-dur. en si bemol majeur: III Allegro
Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: I Allegro
Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: II Largo
Concerto No. 11 rv 210 in D major. D-dur. en re majeur: III Allegro
Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: I Allegro
Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: II Largo
Concerto No. 12 rv 178 in C major. C-dur. en ut majeur: III Allegro
Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: I Allegro
Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: II Andante
Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Strings rv 546 in A major. A-dur. en la majeur: III Allegro
Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: I Allegro Molto
Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: II Andante (molto)
Concerto for two violins rv 516 in G major. G-dur. en sol majeur: III Allegro

Amazon.com

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.

Vivaldi: L'Estro Armonico: Concertos Nos. 1 - 7

Average customer rating:

Vivaldi: L'Estro Armonico: Concertos Nos. 1 - 7

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

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Tracks:

Con No.1 in D, Op.3, RV 549: Allegro
Con No.1 in D, Op.3, RV 549: Largo E Spiccato
Con No.1 in D, Op.3, RV 549: Allegro
Con No.2 in g, Op.3, RV 578: Adagio E Spiccato
Con No.2 in g, Op.3, RV 578: Allegro
Con No.2 in g, Op.3, RV 578: Larghetto
Con No.2 in g, Op.3, RV 578: Allegro
Con No.3 in G, Op.3, RV 310: Allegro
Con No.3 in G, Op.3, RV 310: Largo
Con No.3 in G, Op.3, RV 310: Allegro
Con No.4 in e, Op.3, RV 550: Andante
Con No.4 in e, Op.3, RV 550: Allegro Assai
Con No.4 in e, Op.3, RV 550: Adagio
Con No.4 in e, Op.3, RV 550: Allegro
Con No.5 in A, Op.3, RV 519: Allegro
Con No.5 in A, Op.3, RV 519: Largo
Con No.5 in A, Op.3, RV 519: Allegro
Con No.6 in a, Op.3, RV 356: Allegro
Con No.6 in a, Op.3, RV 356: Largo
Con No.6 in a, Op.3, RV 356: Presto
Con No.7 in F, Op.3, RV 567: Andante
Con No.7 in F, Op.3, RV 567: Adagio
Con No.7 in F, Op.3, RV 567: Allegro
Con No.7 in F, Op.3, RV 567: Adagio
Con No.7 in F, Op.3, RV 567: Allegro

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Vivaldi: Cello Concertos

Manufacturer: Pavane
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001MST
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

Con F.14, No.15 in e: Largo
Con F.14, No.15 in e: Allegro
Con F.14, No.15 in e: Largo (A La Sicilienne)
Con F.14, No.15 in e: Allegro
Con No.12, RV.413 in G: Allegro
Con No.12, RV.413 in G: Largo
Con No.12, RV.413 in G: Allegro
Con in D: Allegro
Con in D: Adagio
Con in D: Allegro
Con No.15, RV.417 in g: Allegro
Con No.15, RV.417 in g: Andante
Con No.15, RV.417 in g: Allegro
Con in A: Allegro
Con in A: Andante
Con in A: Allegro
Con F.3 RV.411: Allegro
Con F.3 RV.411: Adagio
Con F.3 RV.411: Allegro

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Vivaldi, Boccherini: Cello Concertos

Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001GPG
Release Date: 1995-04-10

Tracks:

Cello Concerto In A Minor - Allegro - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto [Without Tempo Indication] - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto - Allegro - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto In B Minor - Allegro Non Molto - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto In B Minor - Largo - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto In B Minor - Allegro - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto In C Minor - Allegro Non Molto - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto In C Minor - Adagio - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto In C Minor - Allegro Ma Non Molto - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Cello Concerto In A Minor - Largo - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
String Quartet In E Major - Menuetto - Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Cello Concerto 6 In D Major - Allegro - Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Cello Concerto 6 In D Major - Adagio - Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Cello Concerto 6 In D Major - Allegro Assai - Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Cello Concerto 7 In G Major - Allegro - Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Cello Concerto 7 In G Major - Adagio - Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Cello Concerto 7 In G Major - Allegro - Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)

Vivaldi: L'Estro Armonico, Op.3 (complete)

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a joy to listen to
Great Vivaldi, But...

Vivaldi: L'Estro Armonico, Op.3 (complete)

Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Corelli: Complete Concerti Grossi, Op. 6
Vivaldi: La Stravaganza
Telemann: The Six Paris Quartets
Albinoni: Complete Concertos Op. 5 & 7
Albinoni Concertos (12), Op.10

ASIN: B0000041BZ
Release Date: 1995-03-03

Tracks:

Concerto No. 1 In D: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 1 In D: Largo e spiccato - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 1 In D: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Adagio e spiccato - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Larghetto - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 3 In G: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 3 In G: Largo - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 3 In G: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 4 In E Minor: Andante - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 4 In E Minor: Allegro assai - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 4 In E Minor: Adagio - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 4 In E Minor: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 5 In A: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 5 In A: Largo - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 5 In A: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 6 In A Minor: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 6 In A Minor: Largo - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 6 In A Minor: Presto - Roberto Michelucci

Tracks:

Concerto No. 7 In F: Andante - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 7 In F: Adagio - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 7 In F: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 7 In F: Adagio - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 7 In F: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 8 In A Minor: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 8 In A Minor: Larghetto - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 8 In A Minor: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 9 In D: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 9 In D: Larghetto - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 9 In D: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 10 In B Minor: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 10 In B Minor: Largo - Larghetto - Largo - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 10 In B Minor: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 11 In D Minor: Allegro - Adagio - Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 11 In D Minor: Largo e spiccato - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 11 In D Minor: Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
Concerto No. 12 In E: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 12 In E: Largo - Roberto Michelucci
Concerto No. 12 In E: Allegro - Roberto Michelucci

Customer Reviews:

a joy to listen to.......2007-06-22

It's a shame that many listeners limit their Vivaldi collections to "The Four Seasons," as they don't know what they're missing. Vivaldi was a prolific composer: several hundred concertos were written for various instruments, more than 200 of which were for violin, strings & continuo. Among the better known of these are the so-called "L'Estro Armonico" concertos, written ca. 1712-1713 -- a diverse, inventive group of compositions that were so admired by Bach that he arranged four of them for organ or harpsichord, and another ended up as the basis for his A minor concerto for four harpsichords & strings.

The "L'Estro Armonico" concertos are well represented in the catalogue, however, when I added this music to my collection I went straight to the I Musici set. Why? Because I Musici was the premier ensemble of its time specializing in the music of the early classical era, including Albinoni, Corelli, Handel & especially Vivaldi. I knew I was going to get authoritative readings by musicians playing modern instruments. I was not disappointed - this is a fantastic recording, full of life & a joy to listen to.

If you are considering purchasing, do not hesitate on the basis of the 1962 recording date, as the stereo sound is absolutely outstanding - full, warm & rich.

Very highly recommended!

Great Vivaldi, But..........2003-08-12

This Philips Duo title featuring I Musici's gorgeous 1962 stereo performances of Vivaldi's complete L'Estro Armonico (Op. 3) is delightful. In the days before the original-instruments craze and baroque's mainstream resurgence, I Musici's recordings of Vivaldi, Albinoni, Corelli and others were the benchmark. With that being said, the best CD in its two-discs-for-the-price-of-one category is not this title, but the Neville Marriner/ASMF on London Double Decker. The reason being that the Marriner offers all 12 Concertos from Op.3, and four other Concertos for a total of 45 minutes more music than this title. If you decide on I Musici, you will not be let down by the quality of the music, just how much of it you get.

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falls way short of the mark
Bassoon Player
Do not purchase!
Amazing Bassoon!

Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos, Vol. 5

Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000030WV
Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

Con No.7 a (RV497): First Movt: Allegro Molto
Con No.7 a (RV497): Second Movt: Andante molto
Con No.7 a (RV497): Third Movt: Allegro
Con No.8 F (RV485): First Movt: Allegro Non Molto
Con No.8 F (RV485): Second Movt: Andante
Con No.8 F (RV485): Third Movt: Allegro Molto
Con No.27 E Flat (RV483): First Movt: Presto
Con No.27 E Flat (RV483): Second Movt: Larghetto
Con No.27 E Flat (RV483): Third Movt: Allegro
Con No.3 C (RV478): First Movt: Allegro
Con No.3 C (RV478): Second Movt: Largo
Con No.3 C (RV478): Third Movt: Allegro
Con No.2 a (RV498): First Movt: Allegro
Con No.2 a (RV498): Second Movt: Larghetto
Con No.2 a (RV498): Third Movt: Allegro
Con No.9 C (RV480): First Movt: Allegro
Con No.9 C (RV480): Second Movt: Largo
Con No.9 C (RV480): Third Movt: Menuetto
Con No.24 B flat (RV502): First Movt: Allegro
Con No.24 B flat (RV502): Second Movt: Largo
Con No.24 B flat (RV502):Third Mov:

Customer Reviews:

falls way short of the mark.......2004-08-04

One of the most melodic, beautiful pieces I have ever heard is Vivaldi's Bassoon Concerto in E Flat (RV. 484), and I once owned a magnificent LP played by I Solisti di Zagreb, when they under the direction of cellist Antonio Janigro. Since this is the same chamber group, only in a different time period, I thought I might get similar quality, but here my much loved E Flat concerto does not shine, with the bassoon solo sounding as if it is being played underwater, with no tonal depth or energy.

If the 1st Movement Adagio Poco and the final Allegro are bad, the slow Andante is painful. It is sad that this is the only currently available performance of this concerto on CD that I have been able to find.
The other five concertos suffer the same dismal fate, and though the Zagreb Soloists are good, it is as if they were not in the same recording studio as Mr. Smith, and there is a lack of connection. Strangely enough, the complete series of 37 concertos in 6 volumes, which took 6 years to complete, won awards and some critical acclaim, and Daniel Smith is a crossover artist also known in jazz circles with a fine reputation, but to my ears this CD is quite wretched.
The sound quality is a bit muddy, which may be part of the problem, and total playing time is 61'52.

Bassoon Player.......2003-07-08

This is very soppy and absolutely out-of-tune performance. Any musician is to be ashamed to publish such poorly played record. You may notice slightly better performance on more known Concertos, suggesting that they were practiced more, and very raw performance on less known Concertos. One star is too good rating for the record.

Do not purchase!.......2000-11-16

It is unfortunate that the only bassoonist to have recorded all of Vivaldi's concerti for that instrument is Daniel Smith. The playing on this disc is technically poor, unmusical and embarassingly sloppy. The beauty, expression and excitement of this excellent repertoire is completely overshadowed by these incompetant perfomances. I urge you to please look elsewhere to enjoy this uniquely wonderful music.

Amazing Bassoon!.......2000-02-23

I remember as a young bassoonist, many years ago, learning to play many of the Vivaldi Bassoon Concerti. Although the music was wonderful and exciting, there was a serious lack of recordings. Now, thanks to Daniel Smith one can hear the music in all its glory. Many historians wonder why Vivaldi wrote so many concertos for the bassoon, which is not often considered a solo instrument. After listening to the wonderful virtuoso performances of Daniel Smith, you will know why. He demonstrates the wonderful range, expressiveness, and versatility of the bassoon. I own all of his Vivaldi Bassoon Concerti recordings and I often play them in my office. People ask me what that instrument is and are surprised and amazed at what a bassoon can really sound like in the hands of a true master. I give these recordings 5 stars.

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Schiff's performance makes this a must-have.

Vivaldi: 5 Cello Concertos

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Fauré: Complete Works for Cello

ASIN: B00000E2PA
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Customer Reviews:

Schiff's performance makes this a must-have........2004-05-10

The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-fields is adequate, providing a decent if not thrilling accompaniment. No matter; you didn't buy this CD to listen to the orchestra. Schiff's performance has gusto and energy that brings Vivaldi to life. His bow work is strong and powerful, never so airy that you hear more "huff" than note.

It is one of the finest cello performances I've ever heard, and easily the best performance of Vivaldi. Compare with Rostropovich, whose interpretation is as accurate but much less thrilling. Schiff brings a vitality to the music that it lacks even in other capable hands.