Three Double Concertos
On this CD:
1. Concerto for guitar, violin & strings ("Omaggio a Paganini")
Composed by Leo Brouwer
Conducted by Leo Bouwer
2. Concerto for 2 guitars & strings
Composed by Edino Krieger
Performed by Sergio Assad, Odair Assad
Conducted by Leo Bouwer
3. Concerto for bandoneón, guitar & string orchestra ("Hommage à Liege")
Composed by Astor Piazzolla
Performed by Eduardo Isaac
Conducted by Leo Bouwer
Three Double Concertos, Music, Leo Brouwer, Edino Krieger, Astor Piazzolla, Leo Bouwer, Leo Brouwer, Costas Cotsiolis, Eduardo Isaac, Odair Assad, Sergio Assad, Orquesta de Cordoba, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Concerto
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- A Premier Bach Series Recording
- A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos...
- "Best Bach - Box Set"
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ASIN: B00004SAAY
Release Date: 2001-03-13 |
Tracks:
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 1. Allegro
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 2. Adagio
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 3. Allegro
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 1. (without tempo indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 2. Siciliano
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 3. Allegro
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 1. (without tempo indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 2. Adagio e piano sempre
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 3. Allegro
Tracks:
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 1. Allegro
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 2. Larghetto
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 2. Largo
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 3. Presto
- Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 2. Andante
- Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 3. Allegro assai
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 2. Andante
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 3. Allegro assai
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 1. Allegro
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 2. Adagio
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 3. Allegro
Tracks:
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 2. Adagio ovvero Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 3. Fuga - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 2. Andante - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 3. Allegro assai - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 2. Alla Siciliana - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 1. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 2. Adagio - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 2. Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
Tracks:
- Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 1. Allegro
- Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 2. Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce
- Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 3. Allabreve
- Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 1. Allegro
- Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 2. Adagio
- Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 3. Allegro
- Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
- Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 2. Larghetto
- Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
Tracks:
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 1. (Allegro moderato) - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 2. Andante - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 2. Adagio - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 1. Vivace - Simon Standage
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 2. Largo ma non tanto - Simon Standage
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
Customer Reviews:
A Premier Bach Series Recording.......2007-03-26
I purchased these recordings nearly 20 years ago, when Deutsche Gramophone was still selling them as five individual discs, and at over $20 per disc. With the re-release of the set of all five discs in a single, price-reduced "Collectors Edition" box set, the price has fallen by more than half, making this one of the outstanding values for high-quality Bach recordings on today's market.
But what about the performances? Here's the best way I can sum it up. Having listened to these disks for some two decades, in the car, on the main home stereo system, on portable equipment, on the boom box, and etc., etc., it is, I imagine, inevitable that one ends up memorizing nearly every note. And with that familiarity comes the ability to detect flaws in the performance, missteps, missed beats, the occasional off-tone instrument. Here's the rub: it is difficult to locate any significant flaw in the performances. These performances are about as perfect as one can get, but having said that, there is more. The sound reproduction of this recording remains near or at the top of any Bach recordings with which I've become familiar, and remains in my own thinking the de facto standard by which other performances should be measured.
Sound too good to be true? Pick up a set and see for yourself. And then relish the thought that you paid $40 for a set worth far more.
A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos..........2007-02-21
...and cheap to boot. This, paired with the Brandenburg Concertos/Overtures compilation from Arkiv (also featuring Pinnock and the English Concert), gives any new Bach fan a fairly complete account of Bach's instrumental orchestral output. This particular package includes all of Bach's keyboard concertos (played exceptionally well by Pinnock), all of his violin concertos, and also his Triple Concerto (Harpsicord, Flute and Violin), several works for Oboe and Oboe D'Amour, and several double concertos (2 violins, and oboe and violin). Highlights are the D Minor Harpsicord concerto BWV 1052, the C Major concerto for 2 Harpsicords BWV 1061, the Oboe D'Amour concerto BWV 1055, the double concerto BWV 1060, and the violin concertos.
This set sounds fantastic and is a great value to boot. Strongly recommended for those who loved Bach's Bradenburg concertos and Overtures and are looking for something new to sink their teeth into.
"Best Bach - Box Set".......2005-11-06
This is undoubtedly the best Back box set I have heard. These Concerto's for Harsichord, Violin, Flute and Oboe are among the finest in classical music. Although the Harpsichord volume level could have been a bit higher overall the recordings are very good. I am very pleased with this CD set with so much music at a very good price. This is truly a collectors gem.
Pinnock is good performer.......2005-09-30
Pinnock is good performer...I drop one start because BWV 1052-58
Might sound better when it's played piano.
Unbeatable Value.......2004-12-15
This set offers unbeatable value. The performances are uniformly excellent. Pinnock's Bach is brisk and sprightly when it should be, but also tender and relaxed when it must be. He is not afraid to slow down and savour the music, unlike many period-performance specialists. He is one of the world's great harpsichordists and his partners in the multiple concerti are also excellent. Simon Standage yields nothing to better-known soloists in the violin concerti.
The sound is clear, deep, and only a little bit on the bright side.
While you're at it, buy the Pinnock/English Concert complete Mozart symphonies. Sure, Mozart's first fifteen or so aren't anything special, but the set is superb and the price unbelievable.
Average customer rating:
- Uplifting
- An Excellent Bargain-priced CD!!
- Better than a dab of Imperial margarine
- One of my best CDs
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ASIN: B00000J90I
Release Date: 1999-06-15 |
Tracks:
- Concerto For Trumpet, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: I. Allegro
- Concerto For Trumpet, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: II. Andante
- Concerto For Trumpet, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: III. Allegro
- Concerto For Trumpet, Strings & Basso Continuo In C Minor: I. Grave
- Concerto For Trumpet, Strings & Basso Continuo In C Minor: II. Allegro
- Concerto For Trumpet, Strings & Basso Continuo In C Minor: III. Andante
- Concerto For Trumpet, Strings & Basso Continuo In C Minor: IV. Vivace
- Concerto For 2 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo In C Major, RV.537: I. Allegro
- Concerto For 2 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo In C Major, RV.537: II. Largo
- Concerto For 2 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo In C Major, RV.537: III. Allegro
- Concerto For Trumpet, Violin, Strings & Basso Continuo In B-Flat, RV.548: I. Allegro
- Concerto For Trumpet, Violin, Strings & Basso Continuo In B-Flat, RV.548: II. Largo
- Concerto For Trumpet, Violin, Strings & Basso Continuo In B-Flat, RV.548: III. Allegro
- Concerto For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: I. Allegro
- Concerto For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: II. Grave
- Concerto For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: III. Aria (Andante)
- Concerto For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: IV. Vivace
- Concerto For Trumpet, Oboe, Strings & Basso Continuo In C, RV.534: I. Allegro
- Concerto For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: II. Largo
- Concerto For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: III. Allegro
- Concerto Grosso For 6 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: I.
- Concerto Grosso For 6 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: II. Adagio
- Concerto Grosso For 6 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo In D Major: III. Vivace
- Concerto For Trumpet, Oboe, Strings & Basso Continuo In C, RV.534: I. (Allegro)
- Concerto For Trumpet, Oboe, Strings & Basso Continuo In C, RV.534: II. Adagio
- Concerto For Trumpet, Oboe, Strings & Basso Continuo In C, RV.534: III. Presto
Customer Reviews:
Uplifting .......2006-11-15
I love this CD. The music is very uplifting. If you love Baroque Music then you can't go wrong with this CD. Great Price and Value.
An Excellent Bargain-priced CD!!.......2002-02-13
I originally purchased this disc as an EMI Classics Red Line release (I think I paid $5.99 for it). It was a steal then, and remains so today on the Seraphin line (simple a reissue of the same EMI Red Line release).
Maurice Andre is a fantastic trumpet player, and he simply shines on this recording (featuring the Academy of St. Martins on the Field under Sir Neville Marriner). Bargain-priced CDs tend to get the proverbial bum rap, but Seraphin (as usual) offers a first-rate recording that can compete with any full-priced release. I've listened to this disc at least 20 times, and I never tire of it. Andre and Marriner bring to life these works, some by lesser-known composers (like Stolzel, Telemann and Torelli). I can't think of a better introduction to these underrated Baroque artists (with the exception of Sony's 'Baroque in Italy' CD, which sadly is now out-of-print, too).
This recording, as with so many others, will not be available forever. Given the quality of the recording and beauty of the pieces, I strongly recommend purchasing this disc before it, too, goes out-of-print. It's a great disc at a great price, and would be a welcomed addition to any Classical music collection.
Better than a dab of Imperial margarine.......2001-03-01
This is a great feel-good record. Music to reign by.
The Stölzel concerto for four instrumental choirs is a particular gem, a great piece to cue up and wake up in the morning to. There is nothing particularly deep or heavy here. All of these pieces are light, in major keys. They are well recorded and well played.
One of my best CDs.......2001-01-07
This CD is just a delight. If you enjoy Baroque, you will find this CD one of your favorites. It has a pleasant register and a lightness that is a pleasure to any ear. An excellent value.
Average customer rating:
- good incisive sensitive period performances, excellent sound
- A correction
- excellent
- DO NOT BUY
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ASIN: B00000J2PS
Release Date: 1999-06-08 |
Tracks:
- Violin Concerto In A Minor BWV 1041: I. Allegro
- Violin Concerto In A Minor BWV 1041: II. Andante
- Violin Concerto In A Minor BWV 1041: III. Allegro assai
- Violin Concerto In E Major BWV 1042: I. Allegro
- Violin Concerto In E Major BWV 1042: II. Adagio
- Violin Concerto In E Major BWV 1042: III. Allegro assai
- Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor BWV 1043: I. Vivace - Alison Bury
- Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor BWV 1043: II. Largo Ma Non Tanto - Alison Bury
- Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor BWV 1043: III. Allegro - Alison Bury
- Concerto For Three Violins In D Major BWV 1064: I. Allegro - Catherine Mackintosh
- Concerto For Three Violins In D Major BWV 1064: II. Adagio - Catherine Mackintosh
- Concerto For Three Violins In D Major BWV 1064: III. Allegro - Catherine Mackintosh
Tracks:
- Violin Concerto In G Minor BWV 1056: I. (-)
- Violin Concerto In G Minor BWV 1056: II. Largo
- Violin Concerto In G Minor BWV 1056: III. Presto
- Concerto For Violin And Oboe In C Minor BWV 1060: I. Allegro - Anthony Robson
- Concerto For Violin And Oboe In C Minor BWV 1060: II. Adagio - Anthony Robson
- Concerto For Violin And Oboe In C Minor BWV 1060: III. Allegro - Anthony Robson
- Violin Concerto In D Minor BWV 1052: I. (-)
- Violin Concerto In D Minor BWV 1052: II. Adagio
- Violin Concerto In D Minor BWV 1052: II. Allegro
- Concerto For Flute, Violin And Harpsichord In A Minor BWV 1044: I. Allegro - Lisa Beznosiuk
- Concerto For Flute, Violin And Harpsichord In A Minor BWV 1044: II. Adagio - Lisa Beznosiuk
- Concerto For Flute, Violin And Harpsichord In A Minor BWV 1044: III. Allabreve - Lisa Beznosiuk
Customer Reviews:
good incisive sensitive period performances, excellent sound.......2006-03-14
I am both a modern- and a period- instrument fan in baroque music. I haven't found a truly great period performance of these works, but this is pretty close!
Admittedly my early experience of these works was formed by the great Arthur Grumiaux' modern instrument versions, not with the ( to my ears over-romantic ) Solistes Romandes, but an earlier (I think) more incisive performance with the English Chamber Orchestra, very hard to track down, which is wonderful.
However, these performances come close, are beautifully and idiomatically played, the double-stopping passagework towards the end of the finale of the A minor concerto being suitably thrilling, and appropriate fast but not silly-fast tempos chosen, that work well with this orchestra.
The reviewer who criticised the pitch fails to realise that musical documentation of 18th century Europe suggests that they played to a lower pitch then than they do today (and even this may have varied regionally!). If she wants to play along, may I suggest she retunes her instrument down a semitone - and then play in the key Bach likely expected it to be played in, and that which this period instrument orchestra have attempted to reproduce.
A correction.......2006-02-05
A couple reviews below addressed a "problem" with the pitch of the A minor concerto. For those of you reading this who aren't familiar with the period instrument movement, one of the features of period performance is a "reduction" of pitch from A440 to A415. It actually isn't a reduction, persay, because instruments of the baroque period played at this pitch, so in replicating the period style, this performance does as well. To a modern ear who is unfamiliar with this, the pitch does sound exactly a half step lower, so the A minor concerto does sound like an A-flat minor concerto, if your A is 440. The lower pitch, in my opinion, does not reduce the drama or the lyricism one bit, and the different timbre is at times intoxicating with the overflow of sound that can be projected, especially from these superb musicians. I will leave other specifics to other reviewers; I just wanted to point out the pitch issue.
excellent.......2006-01-12
In regards to previous review, what rubbish! as if you judge a recording by perfect pitch! Who buys a cd by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment to play along! Wonderful CD, one of the best versions of the double concerto in a moll i've heard.
DO NOT BUY.......2005-11-30
Do not buy this item !
If you think you might like to play along with this CD,
OR if you have perfect pitch, this CD will blow your mind. Although Bach wrote his concerto in A minor,
this CD manages to reproduce it in A flat minor !!!!!!!!!
Bach: Violin Concertos.......2005-09-13
I haven't had the chance to listen yet to this cd, but Amazon, for some reason, notified me via e-mail that they wanted me to review this cd. Just thought I'd let you know that.
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Telemann: Double Concertos with recorder
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Tracks:
- Double Concerto In F Major For Recorder, Bassoon And String Orchestra (Moseler): I. Largo
- Double Concerto In F Major For Recorder, Bassoon And String Orchestra (Moseler): II. Vivace
- Double Concerto In F Major For Recorder, Bassoon And String Orchestra (Moseler): III. (Grave)
- Double Concerto In F Major For Recorder, Bassoon And String Orchestra (Moseler): IV. Allegro
- Double Concerto In B Flat Major For Two Tenor Recorders And String Orchestra (Moseler): I. Grave
- Double Concerto In B Flat Major For Two Tenor Recorders And String Orchestra (Moseler): II. Vivace
- Double Concerto In B Flat Major For Two Tenor Recorders And String Orchestra (Moseler): III. Tendrement
- Double Concerto In B Flat Major For Two Tenor Recorders And String Orchestra (Moseler): IV. Gayment
- Double Concerto In A Minor For Recorder, Gamba And String Orchestra (Moeck): I. Grave
- Double Concerto In A Minor For Recorder, Gamba And String Orchestra (Moeck): II. Allegro
- Double Concerto In A Minor For Recorder, Gamba And String Orchestra (Moeck): III. Dolce
- Double Concerto In A Minor For Recorder, Gamba And String Orchestra (Moeck): IV. Allegro
- Double Concerto In A Minor For Two Tenor Recorders And String Orchestra (Nagel): I. Gravement
- Double Concerto In A Minor For Two Tenor Recorders And String Orchestra (Nagel): II. Vistement
- Double Concerto In A Minor For Two Tenor Recorders And String Orchestra (Nagel): III. Largement
- Double Concerto In A Minor For Two Tenor Recorders And String Orchestra (Nagel): IV. Vivement
- Double Concerto In E Minor For Recorder, Flute And String Orchestra (Hortus Musicus): I. Largo
- Double Concerto In E Minor For Recorder, Flute And String Orchestra (Hortus Musicus): II. Allegro
- Double Concerto In E Minor For Recorder, Flute And String Orchestra (Hortus Musicus): III. Largo
- Double Concerto In E Minor For Recorder, Flute And String Orchestra (Hortus Musicus): IV. Presto
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Telemann: Double Concertos with recorder
~ Michael McCraw.......2005-05-31
The recorder is an instrument that gets allot of flack and is seen by many as instrument that is played by kids and one that is abandoned later in life for other instruments. I played the recorder as a kid and I wish I had stayed with it instead of discarding it. Telemann shows with this double concertos for the recorder that it is not some lame kiddie instrument but musical instrument that is just as beautifull to listen to as any other classical instrument.
Tempo Tempo Tempo.......2005-05-10
Telemann's double concerto for bassoon and recorder is one of my all-time favorite baroque pieces. Unfortunately, it is tough to find an recording where the ensemble is willing to take a crack at a lilting tempo. This recording is probably one of the only recordings you will find with an up-speed tempo that maintains the precise technical accuracy which Telemann's virtuosic writing demands. I highly recommend this recording!
Historical accuracy in wind playing.......2000-06-15
Michael McCraw is excellent in this recording of music on period instruments. Music sounded different in the Baroque era of music when played on instruments of the day. Because of technological advances in the equiptment used to construct instruments, performers demands for changes to make the instruments easier to play, and changing views on the roles of specific instruments in ensembles most instruments have become more refined, and with that, sound different. The Baroque bassoon was a smaller instrument than the modern Heckel bassoon, and it had many less keys, making variety of pitches and intonation challenging. The Baroque bassoon also sounds softer. Until the middle of the Baroque era, the bassoon was used almost exclusively to double the basso part (cellos, harpsichord), but with composers like Telemann, Vivaldi, and Boismortier, the bassoon came into its own as a solo instrument. Perviously, when it was used to double the basso part, it added an articulated texture, and this sound carries over into the early solo bassoon literature. McCraw thoughtfully uses this sound in this recording, and his technical facility is second to none. A fine recording!
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ASIN: B000003ERP
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Canon in D for Strings and Continuo
- From Concerto Grosso In F, Op. 320: Adagio
- From Oboe Concerto In C Minor: Adagio
- From Guitar Concerto In D: Adagio
- In G Minor for Strings And Organ: Adagio
- (Siciliana) FromOboe Concerto: Cimerosa - Benjamin
- From Viola Concerto In B Minor: Adagio
- From Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op. 3, NO. 11: Adagio
Customer Reviews:
Perfection.......2002-10-23
This cd is excellent and provides some of the best baroque music for a very low price. My personal favorites are Pachelbel's Canon, of course and the adagio from Vivaldi's Guitar Concerto in D Major. Despite Pachelbel being used in countless movies and commercials, its still a great composition and the version that appears on this cd is the best I've heard. Buy this if you want maximum quality for minimum price or if you just want some excellent baroque music.
Just beautiful.......2000-06-14
I have played the Marcello oboe concerto, which is why I bought this cd..... the adagio to this piece of music is enthralling and wraps you up in a slightly haunting, utterly beautiful piece. I may be biased because I have played the piece, but if I can deal with a piece of music for months and months of practice and still enjoy it, it must be special. Pachelbel's Canon and the Albinoni are very famous and perhaps overplayed, but these versions remind me of Why they are so widely listened to... the entire collection is Lovely.
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Release Date: 1993-11-30 |
Tracks:
- Concerto For Violin, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, BWV 1041: (Allegro)
- Concerto For Violin, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, BWV 1041: Andante
- Concerto For Violin, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, BWV 1041: Allegro assai
- Concerto For Violin, Strings And Continuo In E Major, BWV 1042: Allegro
- Concerto For Violin, Strings And Continuo In E Major, BWV 1042: Adagio
- Concerto For Violin, Strings And Continuo In E Major, BWV 1042: Allegro assai
- Concerto For 2 Violins, Strings And Continuo In D Minor, BWV 1043: Vivace
- Concerto For 2 Violins, Strings And Continuo In D Minor, BWV 1043: Largo ma non tanto
- Concerto For 2 Violins, Strings And Continuo In D Minor, BWV 1043: Allegro
- Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, BWV 1044 'Triple Concerto': Allegro
- Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, BWV 1044 'Triple Concerto': Adagio ma non tanto e dolce
- Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings And Continuo In A Minor, BWV 1044 'Triple Concerto': Alla breve
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ASIN: B00005MIZP
Release Date: 2001-11-06 |
Tracks:
- Ste No.1 in C, BWV 1066: I. Ov - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.1 in C, BWV 1066: II. Courante - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.1 in C, BWV 1066: III. Gavottes 1 & 2 - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.1 in C, BWV 1066: IV. Forlane - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.1 in C, BWV 1066: V. Menuets 1 & 2 - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.1 in C, BWV 1066: VI. Bourrees 1 & 2 - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.1 in C, BWV 1066: VII. Passepieds 1 & 2 - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.2 in b, BWV 1067: I. Ov - Elaine Shaffer
- Ste No.2 in b, BWV 1067: II. Rondeau - Elaine Shaffer
- Ste No.2 in b, BWV 1067: III. Sarabande - Elaine Shaffer
- Ste No.2 in b, BWV 1067: IV. Bourrees 1 & 2 - Elaine Shaffer
- Ste No.2 in b, BWV 1067: V. Polonaise Et Double - Elaine Shaffer
- Ste No.2 in b, BWV 1067: VI. Menuet - Elaine Shaffer
- Ste No.2 in b, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie - Elaine Shaffer
- Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: I. Ov - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: II. Air - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: III. Gavottes 1 & 2 - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: IV. Bourree - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: V. Gigue - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
Tracks:
- Ste No.4 in D, BWV 1069: I. Ov - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.4 in D, BWV 1069: II. Bourrees 1 & 2 - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.4 in D, BWV 1069: III. Gavotte - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.4 in D, BWV 1069: IV. Menuet - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Ste No.4 in D, BWV 1069: V. Rejouissance - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Ricercare - Elaine Shaffer/Archie Camden/Ronald Kinloch Anderson/Yehudi Menuhin
- Musical Offering, BWV 1079: 5 Canons - Elaine Shaffer/Archie Camden/Ronald Kinloch Anderson/Yehudi Menuhin
- Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Trio Son: I. Largo - Elaine Shaffer/Archie Camden/Ronald Kinloch Anderson/Yehudi Menuhin
- Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Trio Son: II. Allegro - Elaine Shaffer/Archie Camden/Ronald Kinloch Anderson/Yehudi Menuhin
- Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Trio Son: III. Andante - Elaine Shaffer/Archie Camden/Ronald Kinloch Anderson/Yehudi Menuhin
- Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Trio Son: IV. Allegro - Elaine Shaffer/Archie Camden/Ronald Kinloch Anderson/Yehudi Menuhin
- Musical Offering, BWV 1079: 5 Canons - Elaine Shaffer/Archie Camden/Ronald Kinloch Anderson/Yehudi Menuhin
- Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Ricercare - Elaine Shaffer/Archie Camden/Ronald Kinloch Anderson/Yehudi Menuhin
Tracks:
- Brandenburg Con No.1 in F, BWV 1046: I. (Allegro) - Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.1 in F, BWV 1046: II. Adagio - Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.1 in F, BWV 1046: III. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.1 in F, BWV 1046: IV. Menuetto - Trio I - Polacca - Trio II - Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.2 in F, BWV 1047: I. (Allegro) - Denis Clift/Christopher Taylor/Janet Craxton/Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.2 in F, BWV 1047: II. Andante - Denis Clift/Christopher Taylor/Janet Craxton/Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.2 in F, BWV 1047: III. Allegro Assai - Denis Clift/Christopher Taylor/Janet Craxton/Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.3 in G, BWV 1048: I. (Allegro) - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.3 in G, BWV 1048: II. Adagio - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.3 in G, BWV 1048: III. Allegro - Bath Festival Orch/Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.4 in G, BWV 1049: I. Allegro - Christopher Taylor/Richard Taylor/Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.4 in G, BWV 1049: II. Andante - Christopher Taylor/Richard Taylor/Yehudi Menuhin
- Brandenburg Con No.4 in G, BWV 1049: III. Presto - Christopher Taylor/Richard Taylor/Yehudi Menuhin
Tracks:
- Brandenburg Con No.5 in D, BWV 1050: I. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin/Elaine Shaffer/George Malcolm
- Brandenburg Con No.5 in D, BWV 1050: II. Affettuoso - Yehudi Menuhin/Elaine Shaffer/George Malcolm
- Brandenburg Con No.5 in D, BWV 1050: III. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin/Elaine Shaffer/George Malcolm
- Brandenburg Con No.6 in B flat, BWV 1051: I. (Allegro) - Yehudi Menuhin/Patrick Ireland/Ambrose Gauntlet/Dennis Nesbitt/Derek Simpson
- Brandenburg Con No.6 in B flat, BWV 1051: II. Adagio, Ma Non Tanto - Yehudi Menuhin/Patrick Ireland/Ambrose Gauntlet/Dennis Nesbitt/Derek Simpson
- Brandenburg Con No.6 in B flat, BWV 1051: III. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin/Patrick Ireland/Ambrose Gauntlet/Dennis Nesbitt/Derek Simpson
- Con in a, BWV 1044: I. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin/William Bennett/George Malcolm
- Con in a, BWV 1044: II. Adagio, Ma Non Tanto E Dolce - Yehudi Menuhin/William Bennett/George Malcolm
- Con in a, BWV 1044: III. Alla Breve - Yehudi Menuhin/William Bennett/George Malcolm
Tracks:
- Con in d, BWV 1052: I. Allegro - George Malcolm
- Con in d, BWV 1052: II. Adagio - George Malcolm
- Con in d, BWV 1052: III. Allegro - George Malcolm
- Con in E, BWV 1053: I. (Allegro) - George Malcolm
- Con in E, BWV 1053: II. Siciliano - George Malcolm
- Con in E, BWV 1053: III. Allegro - George Malcolm
- Con in D, BWV 1054: I. (Allegro) - George Malcolm
- Con in D, BWV 1054: II. Adagio E Piano Sempre - George Malcolm
- Con in D, BWV 1054: III. Allegro - George Malcolm
- Con in A, BWV 1055: I. Allegro - George Malcolm
- Con in A, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto - George Malcolm
- Con in A, BWV 1055: III. Allegro, Ma Non Tanto - George Malcolm
Tracks:
- Con in f, BWV 1056: I. (Allegro) - George Malcolm
- Con in f, BWV 1056: II. Largo - George Malcolm
- Con in f, BWV 1056: III. Presto - George Malcolm
- Con in c, BWV 1060: I. Allegro - George Malcolm/Simon Preston
- Con in c, BWV 1060: II. Adagio - George Malcolm/Simon Preston
- Con in c, BWV 1060: III. Allegro - George Malcolm/Simon Preston
- Con in C, BWV 1061: I. (Allegro) - George Malcolm/Simon Preston
- Con in C, BWV 1061: II. Adagio Ovvero Largo - George Malcolm/Simon Preston
- Con in C, BWV 1061: III. Fuga - George Malcolm/Simon Preston
- Con in C, BWV 1064: I. Allegro - Eileen Joyce/George Malcolm/Thurston Dart
- Con in C, BWV 1064: II. Adagio - Eileen Joyce/George Malcolm/Thurston Dart
- Con in C, BWV 1064: III. Allegro - Eileen Joyce/George Malcolm/Thurston Dart
- Con in a, BWV 1065: I. (Allegro) - Eileen Joyce/George Malcolm/Thurston Dart/Denis Vaughan
- Con in a, BWV 1065: II. Largo - Eileen Joyce/George Malcolm/Thurston Dart/Denis Vaughan
- Con in a, BWV 1065: III. Allegro (Vivace) - Eileen Joyce/George Malcolm/Thurston Dart/Denis Vaughan
Tracks:
- Con in a, BWV 1041: I. (Allegro) - Yehudi Menuhin
- Con in a, BWV 1041: II. Andante - Yehudi Menuhin
- Con in a, BWV 1041: III. Allegro Assai - Yehudi Menuhin
- Con in d, BWV 1043: I. Vivace - Yehudi Menuhin/Christian Ferras
- Con in d, BWV 1043: II. Largo, Ma Non Tanto - Yehudi Menuhin/Christian Ferras
- Con in d, BWV 1043: III. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin/Christian Ferras
- Con in E, BWV 1042: I. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin
- Con in E, BWV 1042: II. Adagio - Yehudi Menuhin
- Con in E, BWV 1042: III. Allegro Assai - Yehudi Menuhin
- Con in d, BWV 1060: I. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin/Leon Goossens
- Con in d, BWV 1060: II. Adagio - Yehudi Menuhin/Leon Goossens
- Con in d, BWV 1060: III. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin/Leon Goossens
Customer Reviews:
An edition to take into account!.......2007-04-04
The role of conductor of Yehudi Menuhin tends to be overlooked because its fame as renowned soloist and the final result of this wrong assertion has been the neglect of many of his conducted works like this one for instance. This set stands out among the most prestigious and brilliant ever made. You may regard them a little romantic but even so, the profound vitality and supreme commitment of Menuhin as director may be carved in relief.
So, please, flee all skepticism in which concerns this album and go without hesitating. It' s a worthwhile edition
Nostalgic work in the best pre-period performance style.......2006-11-17
This box is a nostalgic event for anyone that started listening to and collecting Bach recordings in the post World War II era. It is, indeed, an exemplar of the way Bach was interpreted in the "new" authenticity of the postwar period where Karl Munchinger and Pablo Casals were among the better interpreters of the composer.
In fact, the way Yehudi Menhuin leads the Bath Festival Orchestra in his readings of the Four Orchestral Suites reminds me very much of that old 2-LP set I had by Casals and the Marlboro Orchestra way back when. Denis Clift's trumpeting in the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, more than any other recording of the music I've heard, reminds me of the opening of William Buckley's weekly polticial talk show that used to be on PBS in the 1970s. And George Malcolm's loving playing of Largo from the Harpsichord Concerto in F, BWV 1056, reminds me of its use in Woody Allen's film "Hannah and Her Sisters".
So is there more to this set than nostalgia? That depends on your perspective. If you are under age 40 and have been raised in the Speedy Gonzales period practice performance environment of ancient instruments, sour woodwinds, wiry strings and off-pitch playing, you may not immediately find equal enjoyment in this set.
If you are broad-minded about Bach performance you'll find a set that includes almost every significant piece of "orchestral" music by Bach performed with rapt attention, British reserve, and much love and kindness in andantes and largos. Even that old intellectual exercise for musicians, The Art of Fugue, is played musically and has allure for nonplayers who simply listen to the music without a score.
One significant caveat for all listeners: the middle section of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 substitutes a lengthy unBachian movement arranged by British composer Benjamin Britten. Critics often said Britten's recording of the Brandenburg's was one great composer interpreting another. In this movement, it appears Britten tried to merge with Bach. I wouldn't say the results are completely successful.
Otherwise there are multiple felicities inside this box. While Menhuin gets top billing and has his face plastered on every slipcase, I think harpsichordist George Malcolm is the star of the program. Playing a harpsichored that sounds a lot like the one Lurch played on "The Addams Family" television show of the period, Malcolm is always the arbiter or propriety and good judgment in the various concerti, whether he is playing solo or with partners in 2-, 3- or 4-harpsichored concerti featuring the likes of Thurston Dart, Denis Mathews and Simon Preston. In particular, the concerti BWV 1054, 1060-61 and 1064-65 are wonderfully done with taste, humanity and style.
I would also draw attention to magnificent readings of the Triple Concerto BWV 1044 and the Double Concerto for violin and harpsichored BWV 1066. I think the former concerto, which features marvelous playing by soloists Menhuin on violin, William Bennett on flute, and Malcolm on harpsichord, is one of the most satisfyings readings of this music I've ever heard.
The Bath Festival Orchestra is never less than inspired under Menhuin in the Brandenburg concertos, where they are ably assisted by soloists Malcolm, flutist Elaine Schaffer, and Christopher Taylor on recorder, among others. While Menhuin's style in the Orchestral Suites may seem a tad reserved and deliberate by 21st century PPP standards, they are never less than musically performed and always project the Bach that begot 20-plus children and buried 10 of them and a young wife during his lifetime. There is nary an episode of showmanship or stylistic pursuit for its own purposes; everything is done to illuminate Bach and his message.
Bach's humanity is constantly on display in this wonderfully consistent collection of performances from a past era that is still relevant in today's more wildy colorful, personal and rambunctious epoch. The recordings, which were made from 1956-74, are typical of the crossover from mono to multimiked stereo. Yet the recordings never draw undue attention to themselves; it is the players that draw attention to the composer.
As other reviewers here has said, this is an unusually generous collection of Bach's most popular music on 7 CDs. You don't have to be an old timer to enjoy this collection although it helps. If you are relatively new to Bach, think of this as an exemplar of the way things once were in the very best sense of that affirmation.
Bach and Other Artists.......2006-04-04
I must confess that I'm interested mostly in this collection of Bach's music because the flutist is Elaine Shaffer. My first exposure to her playing was the Bach Flute Sonatas, and that was maybe 25 years ago that I purchased the two volume set on vinyl LP's. And still, 25 years later, I have yet to hear the Sonatas played more beautifully than by by Ms. Shaffer. The flute world owes her a great debt. She was the first female flute concert artist in the world. I'm sorry she came to an early end with lung cancer just two months after recording the Bach Sonatas and the piece for Flute and Piano she had a large part in getting commissioned by Copland in memory of her teacher at Curtis Institute, William Kincaid after his death. Her playing in this recording of Bach pieces with other great artists and the Bath Chamber Orchestra are tastefully and beautifully played, just like everything she played. I mourn her early departure from the music world.
EMI's Bach Bonanza........2004-08-03
I know of no CD issue that packs as much of the orchestral music of J S Bach into one budget-priced box as this issue. Active in and inspiring the performances of all but two of the works is Yehudi Menuhin. He directs these performances while playing either violin or viola. He also attracts eminent fellow instrumentalists to contribute as required, so that the roster reads like a Who's Who of EMI recording artists of the period.
And what is the period? The recordings were made between 1956 and 1973. Ears attuned to contemporary styles of Bach performance will hear things that are different here. Period instruments are not used (if you accept violas da gamba as not strictly "period"). Warmth and affection rather than authenticity and precision characterize performances. The engineering seems aimed at balancing Bach's contrapuntal textures so that everything can be heard, rather than capturing what occurs in actual performance. Accordingly, the harpsichord contributions are audibly prominent, and sometimes they have the capacity to swell and fade in ways that Wanda Landowska might even have thought excessive.
Remastering was done in the 1990s and this compilation was released in 2001.
EMI's Bach Bonanza. .......2004-08-03
I know of no CD issue that packs as much of the orchestral music of J S Bach into one budget-priced box as this issue. Active in and inspiring the performances of all but two of the works is Yehudi Menuhin. He directs these performances while playing either violin or viola. He also attracts eminent fellow instrumentalists to contribute as required, so that the roster reads like a Who's Who of EMI recording artists of the period.
And what is the period? The recordings were made between 1956 and 1973. Ears attuned to contemporary styles of Bach performance will hear things that are different here. Period instruments are not used (if you accept violas da gamba as not strictly "period"). Warmth and affection rather than authenticity and precision characterize performances. The engineering seems aimed at balancing Bach's contrapuntal textures so that everything can be heard, rather than capturing what occurs in actual performance. Accordingly, the harpsichord contributions are audibly prominent, and sometimes they have the capacity to swell and fade in ways that Wanda Landowska might even have thought excessive.
Remastering was done in the 1990s and this compilation was released in 2001.
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- Fantastic versions of The Four Seasons
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Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons and other Concertos
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000002SDN
Release Date: 1992-09-29 |
Tracks:
- Concerto No. 1 In E Major 'Spring': I. Allegro
- Concerto No. 1 In E Major 'Spring': II. Largo e pianissimo
- Concerto No. 1 In E Major 'Spring': III. Danza Pastorale - Allegro
- Concerto No. 2 In G Minor 'Summer': I. Allegro non molto
- Concerto No. 2 In G Minor 'Summer': II. Adagio
- Concerto No. 2 In G Minor 'Summer': III. Presto
- Concerto No. 3 In F Major 'Autumn': I. Allegro
- Concerto No. 3 In F Major 'Autumn': II. Adagio
- Concerto No. 3 In F Major 'Autumn': III. Allegro
- Concerto No. 3 In F Minor 'Winter': I. Allegro non molto
- Concerto No. 3 In F Minor 'Winter': II. Largo
- Concerto No. 3 In F Minor 'Winter': III. Allegro
- Concerto In B Minor For 4 Violins: I. Allegro
- Concerto In B Minor For 4 Violins: II. Largo
- Concerto In B Minor For 4 Violins: III. Final - Allegro
- Mandolin Concerto In C Major: I. Allegro
- Mandolin Concerto In C Major: II. Largo
- Mandolin Concerto In C Major: III. Final - Allegro
- Concerto In C Major For 2 Trumpets: I. Allegro
- Concerto In C Major For 2 Trumpets: II. Largo
- Concerto In C Major For 2 Trumpets: III. Final - Allegro
Tracks:
- Flautino Concerto In C Major: I. Allegro
- Flautino Concerto In C Major: II. Largo
- Flautino Concerto In C Major: III. Final - Allegro molto
- Concerto In G Major For 2 Mandolins: I. Allegro
- Concerto In G Major For 2 Mandolins: II. Andante
- Concerto In G Major For 2 Mandolins: III. Final - Allegro
- Flute Concertos In F Major 'Il Tempesta di mare', Op. 10 No. 1: I. Allegro
- Flute Concertos In F Major 'Il Tempesta di mare', Op. 10 No. 1: II. Largo
- Flute Concertos In F Major 'Il Tempesta di mare', Op. 10 No. 1: III. Presto
- Flute Concertos In G Major 'La Notte', Op. 10 No. 2: I. Largo
- Flute Concertos In G Major 'La Notte', Op. 10 No. 2: II. Fantasmi (Presto)
- Flute Concertos In G Major 'La Notte', Op. 10 No. 2: III. Largo
- Flute Concertos In G Major 'La Notte', Op. 10 No. 2: IV. Presto
- Flute Concertos In G Major 'La Notte', Op. 10 No. 2: V. Largo 'Il sonno'
- Flute Concertos In G Major 'La Notte', Op. 10 No. 2: VI. Allegro
- Flute Concertos In D Major 'Il Cardellino', Op. 10 No. 3: I. Allegro
- Flute Concertos In D Major 'Il Cardellino', Op. 10 No. 3: II. Cantabile
- Flute Concertos In D Major 'Il Cardellino', Op. 10 No. 3: III. Allegro
- Flute Concertos In G Major, Op. 10 No. 4: I. Allegro
- Flute Concertos In G Major, Op. 10 No. 4: II. Largo
- Flute Concertos In G Major, Op. 10 No. 4: III. Allegro
- Flute Concertos In F Major, Op. 10 No. 5: I. Allegro ma non tanto
- Flute Concertos In F Major, Op. 10 No. 5: II. Largo e cantabile
- Flute Concertos In F Major, Op. 10 No. 5: III Allegro
- Flute Concertos In G Major, Op. 10 No. 6: I. Allegro
- Flute Concertos In G Major, Op. 10 No. 6: II. Largo
- Flute Concertos In G Major, Op. 10 No. 6: III. Allegro
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Fantastic versions of The Four Seasons.......2005-05-23
Many years ago, I had purchased a cassette tape of The Four Seasons by this conductor and orchestra. For me, it became the definitive versions of that work. I was very happy several years ago to find the same recordings on CD, to which were added a number of other Vivaldi concertos. The entire CD is fantastic. Unfortunately, it is out of print now, but I was fortunate to find this listing to capture the album cover for my media player album art. Although now out of print, these recordings are recommended to anyone who loves Vivaldi or chamber music.
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- Excellent recording of Vivaldi
- excellent modern instrument set of vivaldi, superb recording quality
- One-stop Vivaldi shopping
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; L'Estro Armonico; La Stravaganza; etc.
Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B0002E49X8
Release Date: 2004-10-12 |
Customer Reviews:
Excellent recording of Vivaldi.......2007-03-09
This is an excellant recording. The music is very enjoyable, that can be played time and time again.
excellent modern instrument set of vivaldi, superb recording quality.......2006-02-27
Firstly the suggestion that period instrument specialists are 'manic and irritating' is unfortunately ill-informed.
That is not to take away the fact that these modern instrument Academy performances of major vivaldi concertos are (a) outstandingly good for modern instrument versions [which is a valid preference] and (b) superb value for money. If your preference is (as mine is generally) for the more rhythmic and colourful aspects of period performance then you may be disappointed, but then you wouldn't be buying a modern instrument set of Vivaldi anyway. As such they are beautiful and virtuosic performances.
This 4 seasons has a top-notch reputation (not listened to it yet) but whereas the l'estro armonico and La Cetra recordings show the limitations of a modern chamber orchestra where a sprightlier period approach may overcome a certain overpolished sheen (beautiful in its own way), the La Stravaganza set is quite simply magnificent, with not a hint of stodginess, where the period/modern debate matters not one jot and sheer liberated musicianship takes hold. I have not heard Podger's new period recording of this, but this modern instrument performance blows away Pinnock's (now quite old) period instrument recording of the same work in my view.
In all buy this set with confidence if you are happy to overlook the period performance movement and wish to discover Vivaldi played by top-notch interpreters, or buy this as part of (or the start of) a larger vivaldi collection, and add other interpretations from the likes of Biondi, Standage, et al, on period instruments and even Virtuosi di Roma (on modern instruments) and I Musici if that style floats your boat....
One-stop Vivaldi shopping.......2006-02-19
Fifty dollars (35 with some dealers listed here) buys you an excellent seven disc collection of many of Vivaldi's favorite concertos. The recordings were made in the 1960s but the sound quality is excellent. The performances are "old-school," as someone would say, played on modern instruments and in a manner that doesn't reflect the revised "correct" view of how these works should be performed. That means the sound is smooth and lovely and the playing is not manic and irritating. Personally I find these long highly-regarded recordings to be charming and filled with character and the performances flawless without sounding sterile at all. Maybe it's not the way Vivaldi wanted them to sound but go ahead and prove that conclusively! I purchased this set not long ago and I have to admit that the magical recording of the Four Seasons contained within made me fall in love with the piece all over again--after ignoring it for nearly two decades. The rest of the set made me finally fall in love with Vivaldi's music.
You'll encounter a lot of strong opinions on this kind of stuff. I'm ignoring most of it and going where my heart takes me on music like this--I don't want it to make me feel smug, I want it to make me smile.
Next stop, Munchinger's Water Music and more of the extraordinary Bach Guild recordings which I cannot recommend enough.
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Albinoni: Double Oboe Concertos & String Concertos, Vol. 1
Manufacturer: Chandos
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- Albinoni: Double Oboe Concertos & String Concertos, Vol. 2
- Albinoni: Complete Oboe Concertos /Robson * Collegium Musicum 90 * Standage
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- Albinoni: Trio Sonatas, Op 1 /Parnassi Musici
- Albinoni: Sonate Da Chiesa Op. 4; Trattenimenti Armonici Op. 6
ASIN: B000000A6K
Release Date: 1996-12-03 |
Tracks:
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 7 No. 1, In D Major: I Allegro - Adagio e staccato
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 7 No. 1, In D Major: II Allegro assai
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 7 No. 2: I Allegro
- Conceerto With Two Oboes, Op. 7 No. 2: II Adagio -
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 7 No. 2: III Allegro
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 9 No. 1 In B Flat Major: Allegro -
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 9 No. 1In B Flat Major: II Adagio -
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 9 No. 1 In B Flat Major: III Allegro
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 9 No. 3 In F Major: I Allegro -
- Concerto Wtih Two Oboes, Op. 9 No. 3, In F Major: II Adagio -
- Concerto Wtih Two Oboes, Op. 9 No. 3, In F Major: III Allegro
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 7 No. 4, In G Major: I Allegro -
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 7 No. 4, In G Major: II Adagio -
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 7 No. 4, In G Major: III Allegro
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 7 No. 5, In C Major: I Allegro -
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 7 No. 5, In C Major: II Adagio -
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 7 No. 5, In C Major: III Allegro
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 9 No. 4, In A Major: I Allegro -
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 9 No. 4, In A Major: II Adagio -
- Concerto For Strings, Op. 9 No. 4, In A Major: III Allegro
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 9 No. 6, In G Major: I Allegro -
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 9 No. 6, In G Major: II Adagio -
- Concerto With Two Oboes, Op. 9 No. 6, In G Major: III Allegro
- Sinfonia For Strings In G Minor: I Allegro -
- Sinfonia For Strings In G Minor: II Larghetto e sempre piano -
- Sinfonia For Strings In G Minor: III Allegro
Customer Reviews:
Deserves a review.......2007-02-26
This is one of my favorite discs and it's a pity that it hasn't been reviewed yet. If you're a fan of Italian baroque instrumental music, and especially the oboe, you owe yourself to buy this cd.
It isn't St. Matthews Passion, but it's not meant to be. This is very pleasant, upbeat, and tuneful music. The conductor has mixed Albinoni's violin and double oboe concerti together - I suppose in an attempt to mix the music up a bit. I haven't checked, but I'm pretty sure that if you buy both volumes you'll be getting all of Opus 7 and 9.
The performers are excellent. I don't have any dynamic criticism as far as that goes. The different instruments have just the right presence, and are balanced very well (no single instrument is unduly pronounced or drowned out). On some recordings of period instrument music the oboe can easily get drowned out, or the baroque guitar is impossible to hear, but here (to my taste at least) everything is exactly right.
As far as recording quality goes this cd is very good. It's very clean; there isn't any sort of echo or distracting sounds that occasionally appears in some recordings.
AAM has recorded all the oboe concertos on a cd, which I have listened to, but I prefer this Collegium Musicum disc as I find the bass in the Hogwood to be a bit heavy, the violin a bit more distant, and I can't hear the guitar at all (if it's even there). Not that the AAM disc is poor, but this one just has more clarity.
While I think classical music discs on Amazon suffer from ratings inflation, this should get a deserving 5 stars.
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