Baroque Sonatas & Canzonas

On this CD:

1. Sonata for recorder & continuo in G minor
Composed by Giovanni Paolo Cima
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

2. Sonata for recorder & continuo in D minor
Composed by Giovanni Paolo Cima
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

3. Anchor Che Col Partire for 3 voices
Composed by Andrea Gabrieli
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

4. Anchor Che Col Partire for recorder & continuo
Composed by Giovanni Battista Bassani
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

5. Ung Gai Bergier for recorder & continuo
Composed by Giovanni Battista Bassani
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

6. Canzoni (38), Book 1 No 2, La Bernardina
Composed by Girolamo Frescobaldi
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

7. Canzoni (38), Book 1 No 5, La Tromboncina
Composed by Girolamo Frescobaldi
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

8. Canzoni (38), Book 1 No 22, La Nicolina
Composed by Girolamo Frescobaldi
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

9. Sonata for recorder, harpsichord & viola da gamba
Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

10. Recorder Sonata in C major, Op.1/7, HWV 365
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

11. Trio Sonata in F
Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann
Performed by Peter Hannan, Christel Thielmann, Colin Tilney

Tracks:

Sonata In G Major, Op. 5 No. 1 For 2 Violins & Basso Continuo: Andante
Sonata In G Major, Op. 5 No. 1 For 2 Violins & Basso Continuo: Largo Andante
Sonata In G Major, Op. 5 No. 1 For 2 Violins & Basso Continuo: Allegro
Sonata In G Major, Op. 5 No. 1 For 2 Violins & Basso Continuo: Menuetto & Trio: Vivace
Duet For Violin & Cello In D Major: Poco Adagio
Duet For Violin & Cello In D Major: Tempo di Menuetto
Duet For Violin & Cello In D Major: Allegro (non troppo)
Eight Pieces For Violin And Cello: Tuning & Gavotte
Eight Pieces For Violin And Cello: Two Menuets
Eight Pieces For Violin And Cello: Air
Eight Pieces For Violin And Cello: Menuet With 2 Variations
Eight Pieces For Violin And Cello: Impertinence
Eight Pieces For Violin And Cello: Sarabande
Eight Pieces For Violin And Cello: Menuet With 2 Variations
Eight Pieces For Violin And Cello: Air
Sonata In C Minor, Op. 6 No. 5 For Violin & Basso Continuo: Andante
Sonata In C Minor, Op. 6 No. 5 For Violin & Basso Continuo: Allegro
Sonata In C Minor, Op. 6 No. 5 For Violin & Basso Continuo: Aria with 3 Variations
Sonata For Violin & Cello In D Major: Allegretto Spiritoso
Sonata For Violin & Cello In D Major: Vivace
Sonata For Violin & Cello In D Major: Grave
Sonata For Violin & Cello In D Major: Allegro Assai
Sonata In D Minor For 2 Violins & Basso Continuo: Andante Molto Cantabile
Sonata In D Minor For 2 Violins & Basso Continuo: Allegro
Sonata In D Minor For 2 Violins & Basso Continuo: Andante Pastorale
Sonata In D Minor For 2 Violins & Basso Continuo: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful and delightful evenings.......2007-06-27

If you are a really follower of Jack Aubrey adventures you must have the 2 Volumes. The best companion for you reading every evenings. A must have.
Enjoy it.

Great Music.......2007-04-05

I bought this as an accompaniment while I read Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series of books, and it goes very well. I've enjoyed every piece on this album, and recommend it for music lovers and readers alike.

excellent compile.......2007-01-16

It is dead-on excellent. Perfectly in tune with the entire series and spirit of Patrick's work. A simply joy to listen to time after time. You grasp the character of the age in crisply performed versions of various collection.

Pleasant backdrop .......2006-01-10

As a child growing up in the city of Salem, known for it's working class backbone, I was the only kid I knew who had been to Symphony Hall more than Fenway Park. Going in to Boston for the symphony's open practices was what I lived for. It gave me a true appreciative, although untrained ear. The one lasting lesson is that while you may not notice good classical music, EVERYONE notices bad classical music. And this is NOT bad classical.

I have been a reader of the Aubrey Maturin Novels for 8 years (only two a year for dramatic suspense) and while I am a huge fan of Patrick O'Brian's writing, I find that with the addition of the music he scored his work to, I stand in awe. The music is well grounded to the situations and feelings in the book. Either Mr. O'Brian was a very well rounded, or he did his homework.

The CD is a wonderful insight to the author, and the characters he created. Pour a glass of claret, listen to the cd, read the books...

but pay no heed to Killick's "scrape, scrape , scrape..never a song you could dance to.."

Musical soothing of the soul.......2002-06-11

I have been a fan of Baroque music since childhood (and I'm not all that old either). But I've only started reading the Patrick O'Brian books in the last few months, since it was announced that my favorite actor, Russell Crowe, was about to star as Captain Jack Aubrey in the Peter Weir movie. I am reading the books in order, and am currently on "HMS Surprise," so what else could be a more perfect accompaniment than this CD? Aubrey is such a multi-layered character, filled with imperfections and bad puns, however he has a great love for music and he plays the violin quite well. Often paired with ship's surgeon Dr. Stephen Maturin on the cello, music is a great release for this sea captain, and the pieces on this CD are fine representations of what Aubrey might have played while on assignment or heard when on land. The selections by Hadyn, Locatelli, Handel, Boccherini and Leclair are pleasant, soothing compositions that are complex and varied enough that they are not redundant, and range from peaceful to nimble. While listening to the CD, I could vividly imagine Jack Aubrey below decks in his cabin and asking Maturin to strike up a tune with him. And then they begin an Andante or an Allegro, allowing Aubrey to set aside his absolutely awful puns and jokes so he can clear his mind and relax. Considering some of the battles he's involved himself in so far in the series, he definitely needs it. Reading his adventures while listening to these charming pieces will relax you as well, and definitely take your imagination to some wondrous places in an era of great change.

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Tipo plays Scarlatti
A Slight Minority Report
Superb Scarlatti
First rate Scarlatti!

D. Scarlatti: 18 Sonatas

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ASIN: B00005RD9O
Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

Sonata In E (Allegro), K495
Sonata In E (Allegro), K381
Sonata In E (Presto), K20
Sonata In E Minor (Allegro), K394
Sonata In G (Andante Spiritoso), K454
Sonata In G (Allegro Molto), K425
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Sonata In B Flat Minor (Allegro), K128

Customer Reviews:

Tipo plays Scarlatti.......2007-05-12

Her touch is superb. Her interpretation moves. She plays all of the decorations perfectly without getting lost in them (like Pogo). I like her Scarlatti far more than Horowitz.

A Slight Minority Report.......2007-02-28

I would love to give this CD my full recommendation, but I feel I must at least let others know that Tipo's playing here is just a bit overromantic in style. There is a lot of rubato and really rather extreme molding of dynamics. She is indeed a wonderful pianist and I've loved other recordings she has made, including her fine Goldberg Variations, but I found myself listening more to 'what is she going to do next' (meaning how is she going to haul around the musical pulse or dynamics) than listening to the music itself, at least some of the time.

Still, this is, as piano-playing, quite wonderful. If that sounds like a contradiction to what I'd just said, please understand that I just think her style of playing Scarlatti is not what some purists would expect or want.

One other thing: the sound is a bit reverberant. I don't find it off-putting but some might prefer a drier acoustic.

Scott Morrison

Superb Scarlatti.......2005-10-09

Well, the earlier review has covered almost everything.

I would only add Zacharias's 49 Scarlatti Sonatas (EMI) to the list mentioned, and nonetheless I prefer Tipo in the whole list. And other than elegance and gracefulness, her playing also possesses a remarkable sense of proportion which is essential in both the Baroque and Classical repertoire.

To those who like Tipo's playing, they may find Michelangeli's (or even Lipatti's) Scarlatti delightful as well-- albeit the latters had recorded only a few of them. They shouldn't forget to check Tipo's Clementi out as well: she was the first to record Clementi's complete Sonatas after all: Tipo is a great interpreter of the Italian keyboard literature.

First rate Scarlatti!.......2005-05-16

A fine collection of Scarlatti piano sonatas on several counts: quality of performance; generous number of Scarlatti sonatas, both early and late, on one CD; and price.

Maria Tipo, on the basis of this disc, is a wonderful pianist. A prizewinner in the Queen Elisabeth's International Competition (1952), she is relatively unknown yet seems an assured, highly skilled, elegant and graceful pianist. Her playing sparkles throughout, and grips the listener from the very beginning. Her program ranges from early to late sonatas and, despite the fact that only three of the Scarlatti piano sonatas played here are in minor keys, with seven of the sonatas in G major, her program offers real contrast and variety.

She plays 18 Scarlatti sonatas on one CD. Listening time is about 74 minutes - quite generous. That is more than Horowitz or Pogorelich, which cost more. Tipo's CD is budget price.

In sum, one of the best all Scarlatti Piano Sonata CDs I know, including Horowitz (Sony), Pogorelich (DGG) Pletnev (Virgin) and Andjaparidze (Naxos). This is a disc I've been unable to resist listening to repeatedly, both because it is that good, but also because Maria Tipo plays so many less familiar, top drawer Scarlatti sonatas.

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PLEASING TEACHER
Exquisite
Beauties Revealed
Sudbin's Debut Recording: A Necessary Scarlatti CD
Finest debut i have ever heard

Scarlatti: Piano Sonatas

Manufacturer: Bis
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ASIN: B0007WFY5M
Release Date: 2005-03-29

Customer Reviews:

PLEASING TEACHER.......2007-03-05

During my youth (a long time ago), I studied some of these Scarlatti Sonatas. Due to an extreme lack of talent on my part, I never succeeded in learning to play any of them well frustrating my poor instructor very much! I know that this recording by Yengeny Sudbin would please her very much. His playing of these difficult works is wonderful indeed--so full of virtuosic dazzle, charm and elegance plus he evokes some deep feelings especially of the ones in minor keys. Based on this recording, I expect great things from this very young pianist!

Exquisite.......2007-01-16

This is my first disk of -- and my introduction to -- Yengeny Sudbin. From the opening notes, he simply dissolves in service to these beautiful sonatas -- by which I mean you don't notice him playing, you notice the music in all its tone, texture and beauty. The disk says, "Scarlatti here!" and not "Sudbin here!"

This is not at all to minimize Sudbin's breathtaking technique and artistry, of course, but in fact to point out how perfectly they open up the world of these sonatas to you. I cannot recommend this recording highly enough. I play it several times a week and hear something new and wonderful each time.

Beauties Revealed.......2006-01-22

On the evidence of this truly masterful Scarlatti CD on BIS, I think Yevgeny Sudbin (25!!!) may be one of the most intelligent, effective, sensitive, commanding pianists around. The beauty of this disc takes one's breath away. Sudbin's approach is totally pianistic, highly lyrical, though totally aware (and effective in the realization) of all the rhythmic intricacies and subtle structural building-blocks which create these carefully wrought gems. Scarlatti's sonatas are short but each is carefully organized. Mr. Sudbin's execution reveals their organization through clearly through phrasing and coloring so that the listener is always fully aware of where things are musically coming from, where they are going, and the varied pleasures of getting there. Thus Mr.Subdin reveals musical structure, evokes all the Spanish folkloric elements in the music, and miraculously have them support the over-arching bel-canto lines which probably more than any other element make Scarlatti so achilingly beautiful over and above the surface brilliance of his technical and rhythmic underpinnings. Listen to K.27 in b minor and you'll be haunted to replay it again and again. By using a pianistic approach, Mr. Subdin does not eschew the martillato effects and rhythmic variety which are so integral a part of Scarlatti. Rather, he uses them not as a means to show off his brilliant technique, but to underscore the musical value of each sonata. He is not bashful to pedal and shift registers, nor to bring the full palette of colors in his technique to fully realize the emotional impact of Scarlatti's music. At all times we are fully aware of listening to beautiful music by Scarlatti first and foremost, not just hearing a virtuoso brilliantly displaying pianistic technique.

There is an overwhelming expressiveness and poetry to Sudbin's playing that stands him apart from other luminaries with names far more famous than his. I played his version of K.197 next to Horowitz's on his Sony/CBS recital (the only piece both discs share) and it's amazing how crude, unfeeling, agressive and uninteresting Horowitz came across after hearing Sudbin. This is certainly not meant to denigrate Horowitz's artistry but to highlight Subdin's remarkable achievement, and the differences that mark his performances with what have been "reference" Scarlatti interpretations. Perhaps had Lipatti lived longer maybe he would have given us more cantabile Scarlatti of this sort. Mr. Sudbin's sensitivity and musical intelligence seem to be in the same vein as that of the late great Rumanian interpreter. It is a tribute to Yevgeny Sudbin that he brings to mind such associations.

Mr. Sudbin has gorgeous piano tone, all the virtuosity one can desire and the requisite performing humility to never call attention to it but employ it only to serve Scarlatti's music.... a marvel..... I have actually heard the CD three times in a row to ensure I was actually hearing the beauties I heard.

One cannot help but wish Mr. Sudbin a brilliant future, praying that he remains loyal to whatever inner fire guided him in this recording. Somehow I can imagine him playing wonderful Schumann... stuff like Kreisleriana.... but I haven't a clue about him other than this disc.

My favorite Scarlatti-on-piano discs: Sudbin, Pogorelich, Maria Tipo on Vox and EMI, Horowitz (particularly the little group from the "Horowitz at the Met" album. It takes much more than virtuosity to be a great Scarlatti interpreter. Fast, furious staccato playing just is not enough. The beauties Mr. Subdin reveals show us why.

Sudbin's Debut Recording: A Necessary Scarlatti CD .......2006-01-12

Yevgeny Sudbin was 25 when he made this recording of Scarlatti sonatas. Furthermore, he had not been playing the sonatas for years and years -- which rather surprised me, since his playing is so confident -- but rather had put together this program only after his agent had submitted to the BIS label a compilation disc that included only a couple of Scarlatti's sonatas, and BIS decided they wanted him to record an all-Scarlatti disc. He then systematically read through all 555 of Scarlatti's sonatas (or 'Essercizi,' as the composer called them) and whittled that number down to fifty and then finally the eighteen that are on the CD.

To say that these performances are startlingly good is something of an understatement. They are not only good, they are essential to any lover of Scarlatti. Granted, there are those who will only listen to the sonatas as played on a harpsichord and more power to them, but most of us don't mind at all hearing them on the piano and, further, most recordings of the sonatas these days are by pianists. There are some essential pianistic recordings, including Horowitz and Weissenberg (and some would include Pletnev and Babayan) but this disc wins the right to be shelved right up there with the big boys.

It is hard to know how to describe why Sudbin's playing is so wonderful, but I'll try. (It's a shame that Amazon has not seen fit to include audio clips from the CD. You'd hear immediately what I'm talking about without having to read my verbiage.) From the very beginning of the first track -- Sonata in B Flat, K. 545 -- you hear that the pianist molds each phrase with extreme musicality, both in phrasing and dynamic variation. This is, of course, done from the perspective of the piano, not the harpsichord; in my opinion, too many pianists try to make the piano sound like a harpsichord, ignoring or trying to hide the essential tonal qualities of the instrument. One might say that Sudbin's approach is Romantic, but that's actually not the case; what it is is unabashedly pianistic, and that suggests gestures that only began in the late 18th century with Mozart and early Beethoven. This is, in my opinion, all to the good. And it also allows Sudbin to tells stories with his playing. By that I mean he can attempt a narrative or limn an emotional tone by variations in touch, legato, dynamics and phrasing, and if that sounds romantic, so be it. What really strikes me is that Sudbin is able to differentiate the individual sonatas so that, unlike so often on the harpsichord, they don't all sound alike.

Like many others who have recorded selections from the sonatas, Sudbin has arranged his selection to maximize contrast between consecutive pieces. For instance, Track 1 (K. 545) is a celebration, and the following sonata (K. 466) is reflective, inward, pensive and tender but not melancholy. And so on. He has tended to choose later sonatas but includes one of Scarlatti's rare fugal sonatas (K. 30) and he ends with two other early works, K. 27 and K. 24).

Technically, Sudbin's playing is beyond reproach. But equally important is his ability to get to the heart of each sonata and bring out its unique qualities. This all adds up to an amazingly assured, even important, début disc. BIS knows a good thing when they hear it: Sudbin has since recorded a disc of Rachmaninoff for them and word has it that there will be a release the First Concertos of Tchaikovsky and Medtner.

Yevgeny Sudbin is definitely a name to remember. It's hard to recall a début disc that made such an impression as this one.

Scott Morrison

Finest debut i have ever heard.......2005-12-12

There have been some fine debuts lately of some extraordinary young pianists. the good thing is that there seems to be a trend lately of pianists who are more than merely fingers, but brains and heart. Anti Sirrala's Naxos disc of Schubert Lieder trans, comes to mind(and his ondine debut of Brahms op 5 may be that works definitive recording). Alexandre Tharaud has been around a while, but his recent disc of Bach on Harmonia Mundi was exceptional, and F.F Guy has recorded excellent prokofiev and beethoven. Arcadi Volodos is another great pianist with a tone and virtuosity that may exceed Kissin's. All these pianists share a simialr quality, one that more famous pianists such as lang lang lacks, but tries to force on his audience in live performances with exagerated grimaces and swaying that makes you want to laugh more than anything else. Yundi li may be worth watching, but he needs to be careful to avoid being over exploited and despite what anyone else says, Evgeny Kissin is todays most gifted and promising pianist. And now there is Yvgeny Sudbin. This debut of Scarlatti is hands down the most exceptional debut i have ever heard. The first track is extraordinary in its control, its voicing, and excitement. This is young mans scarlatti, a thinking mans scarlatti, and though all of the previous names could play the notes, I doubt any could play it with such conviction and manical intensity. K 27 is another case in point. It may be one of the greatest tests of any who claim to be great scarlatti players. The notes are simple, but the performer has to decide how sentimental and beautiful they want it to be, most fall somewhere between Gilels extremely slow, though murderously beautiful, version on BBC, or Michelangeli's excersie(it was written as an exercise)like version, which is like a player piano. But Sudbin has his own take on this sonata, making it entirely his own. Niether over sentimentalizing it or making it lose its charm.
He plays all the repeats in all the sonata's, and does an extraordinary job of making it souond fresh and different each time so that casual music fans will be hard up to notice.
Follow this man, his career is sure lead him to the mountain top of pianism

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Cello Adagios

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ASIN: B0001WU1QK
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

Carnival Of The Animals - Bruno Canino
Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Lynn Harrell
Thais - Julian Lloyd Webber
Adagio - Janos Starker
Apres Un Reve - Bruno Canino
Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
Ave Maria - Julian Lloyd Webber
Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
Traumerei (Dreaming) - Bruno Canino
Notturno: Andante - Julian Lloyd Webber
Sicilienne - Bruno Canino
An Die Musik, D547 - Bruno Canino
Reverie - Julian Lloyd Webber
Prayer - Bruno Canino
Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Bruno Canino
Salut D'amour, Op.12 - Bruno Canino
Valse Sentimentale, Op.15 No.6 - Samuel Sanders
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Air (Air On A G String) - Julian Lloyd Webber
Clair De Lune - Julian Lloyd Webber
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Sicilienne, Op.78 - Bruno Canino
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Liebesleid - Samuel Sanders
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Bereuse - Julian Lloyd Webber
Cantilena - Julian Lloyd Webber
Melodie, Op.20 No.1 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Customer Reviews:

really like it.......2007-03-05

This is the first classical cd I have ever bought. The two-disc album was a great price. I really love the performance of Lynn Harrell. I like the collection of Adagios because they are perfect to fall asleep to or study to.

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

Vivaldi: The Masterworks (Box Set)

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ASIN: B00062FLHY
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Average
Fantastic!
Fine Collection of Baroque Concertos
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Telemann: Concertos & Sonatas

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B000002S5Z
Release Date: 1995-02-14

Tracks:

Suite In A Minor For Flute: Overture
Suite In A Minor For Flute: Les Plaisirs
Suite In A Minor For Flute: Air a l'italienne
Suite In A Minor For Flute: Menuets 1 & 2
Suite In A Minor For Flute: Rejouissance
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Canonic Sonata In G For Violins: I: Vivace
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Canonic Sonata In G For Violins: III: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Average.......2007-05-08

The recording does not have the depth of sound that I was seeking. The selections are okay but could be better--however, this is only a preference. I more or less use the album as background music/noise; do not confuse Telemann with poor music but the recording, yes.

Fantastic!.......2005-02-05

In his day, George Philip Telemann was more popular than Bach. But, as a Telemann fan, I GREATLY enjoy this CD. Additionally, I especially like flutes and violins. The CD includes one of Telemann's best pieces, Suite in A minor for Flute (Suite a-moll) which is a wonderful delight. Telemann also composed concertos for trumpet and one is included here as well. If you haven't tried Telemann, this CD would be a good bet. It's quite versatile too--can be just listened to, used as background music, meditated to, etc.

Fine Collection of Baroque Concertos.......2004-02-16

Telemann certainly was a prolific composer. For some forty-six years he composed much for both church and court.

Composing so much, he understood well the capabilities of each instrument and composed much for each. Here, for flute, oboe and trumpet, as well as strings.

The trio for oboes is especially charming.

Excellent, a great find.......2002-08-01

I really enjoyed this CD because I couldn't find the Suite in a minor by Telemann, until now. A beautiful Rejouissance I must say. I would love to hear longer samples of all the classical music, because I appreciate it so much.

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Jaroussky has a gifted voice
a voice teacher and early music fan
Jaroussky is exceptional
A pleasant surprise
Another Fine Countertenor Lights Up The World!

Vivaldi: Virtuoso Cantatas
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Tracks:

Aria: Alla Caccia Dell'alme E De' Cori
Recitativo: Ma Sia Crudele O Infida
Aria: Preso Sei Mio Cor Piagato
Recitativo: Qual Per Ignoto Calle
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Prelude After Vivaldi (Theorbo Solo)
Aria: Care Selve, Amici Prati
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Aria: Placido In Letto Ombroso
Largo
Allegro
Largo
Allegro
Recitativo: Perfidissimo Cor! Iniquo Fato!
Aria: Nel Torbido Mio Petto
Recitativo: Cosi Dunque Tradisci Chi Contenta
Aria: Piu Amar Non Spero, No
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Recitativo: Pianti, Sospiri E Dimandar Mercede
Aria: Lusinga E Del Nocchier
Recitativo: O Ingannato Nocchiero
Aria: Cor Ingrato Dispietato

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonatas

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Mikhail Pletnev ~ Domenico Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonatas

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Sparkling Scarlatti
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Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

Son in D, K443
Son in d, K1
Son in G, K283
Son in G, K284
Son in b, K27
Son in E, K380
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Customer Reviews:

Sparkling Scarlatti.......2007-03-30

I can lay claim to be a lover of baroque music, rather than an aficionado of Domenico Scarletti. I insist on a harpsichord for Bach concertos, but am happy with, perhaps prefer, a piano for solo works. I have a good idea on how Scarlatti should sound, the music should dance and sparkle, light and airy, no thumping, even in solemn passages. I have to admit I did not much like the recent recording by Scherbakov, which was highly praised by most of the critics, I found it a bit ponderous. But I think this two CD recording by Mikhail Pletnev is pretty near perfect, and 2 hours 20 minutes of magic delivered to me in far away Australia for just over $12 is fantastic value. My only criticism is that the cover notes are skimpy. Five stars, easy. If you think of buying don't delay, it is no longer in Virgin's catalogue, so will soon disappear.

PLETNEV IS ABSOLUTLEY FIRST RATE.......2006-08-05

Ignore one silly review and focus on the intelligent ones. What an incredible value for less than $10.00! I have Pletnev's Live At Carnegie Hall which is fabulous. He is an incredible talent and these are wonderful interpretations of Scarlatti's incomparable sonatas. Treat yourself. The quality is excellent.

Scarlatti with pizzaz.......2005-08-07

If Vivaldi was the "concerto factory" of the 18th century, then Domenico Scarlatti was the "harpsichord sonata factory" with his some 550 individual compositions (mostly binary in form). Yet, as numerous as they are, these works are rich in musical innovations, techniques, textures and imagination. Only one person has recorded all of them (and survived). The great Vladimar Horowitz helped expose these great works in his legendary concerts, and Scarlatti's sonatas were his "calling card" to open many a concert.

Now, Russian piano-wizard Mikhail Pletnev brings his uninhibited technique to give this music an energetic workout on the piano (as opposed to the original harpsichord). And while Mr. Pletnev applies his characteristic stylistic liberties to the score, it seems to bring out the best in these works. His readings possess tremendous energy and verve, yet the music never seems quite 'overdone.' Indeed, Mr. Pletnev brings a captivating dynamic and pizzaz to many of these sonatas that is probably not out of the realm of what Scarlatti could imagine. After all, Scarlatti wrote much of this music with virtuosity in mind and an uninhibited style relative for his day. Overall, this is a most exciting and satisfying collection recorded in vivid, full-bodied sound.

This two CD set is a fine introduction to the many sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti and one of the best Baroque bargins around. Both Gramophone and Penguin give high marks to this set for its imaginative and dynamic readings and realistic, vivid sound. With Pletnev's fine readings here, this vivacious and intelligently-varied piano music should rise towards the status it deserves in the repertoire. Compositions - 4.5 stars; Peformance - 5 stars; Sound - 5 stars.

Equally receiving high marks is Pletnev's recording of C.P.E. Bach's much-neglected and highly innovative keyboard sonatas. Pletnev's Chopin recital featuring Sonata No. 3 is also a real treat and most recommended. And new for 2006 for Pletnev is a fresh recording of Mozart's piano sonatas (K. 330-332).

glenn gould wannabee 30 years too late.......2005-04-11

Along with Zarafiants's Naxos recording, this recording ranks at the bottom of currently available Scarlatti recordings. Sure, Pletnev has the chops, and his take on K 519 is exhilarating. But overall, the performances are weirdly accentuated and too fast--K 113, in which all sense of dialogue between the bass and extreme treble in this hand-crossing masterpiece is lost, is a sad example. Scarlatti can sound great on piano, as Pogorelich and Michael Lewin make clear.

Fine Scarlatti !.......2004-12-25

If you like Scarlatti on the piano versus the harpsichord, Pletnev is really worth considering.

l. Great technique: wonderfully clear, good use of contrast and dynamics; very musical;

2. Carefully thought out and well varied program (over thirty Scarlatti sonatas);

3. Excellent sound;

4. Very inexpensive (2 CDs for the less than the price of a regular CD);

He doesn't make me forget Horowitz -I haven't heard Pogorelich or Perahia in Scarlatti - but wonderful playing and broader exposure to Scarlatti, who has a style all his own, trumps everything else for me.

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"Adventure in Music" - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
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"Liebster Jesu"/Flute Sonata in C, MVT. 4 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
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Piano Sonata, Op 90, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, Op 23, MVT. 3/Violin ...
Pathue Sonata, Op 13, MVT. 2/Contradanse #1 in Major
Symphony #5, MVT. 2/Piano Sonata, Op 14 #2, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, ...
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Bass Excerpts from Symphony #9/Violin"Spring Sonata"/Rage Over a ...
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Sonata Opus 49 #2, MVT. 2
Symphony #6, Shepherd's Theme

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Lost in the Opera House: Oh Help Me (Zu Hilfe) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Papageno and the Birds: The Best Birdcatcher (Der Vogelfer) - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Queen of the Night: You Must Free My Daughter (O Zittre Nicht) - Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Pamina Arrives, Papageno's Magic Bells: A Girlfriend (Ein Mhen) - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Castle of Sarastro: O Endless Night (O Ew'ge Nacht) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Magic Flute: O Listen (Wie Stark) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Escape: Let Us Hurry (Schnelle FWhat Tinkles So Brightly ... - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
Sarastro's Welcome: The Gods Above (O Isis) - Gordon McLeod, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Attack of the Queen: The Powers of Night (Der H Rache)/This ... - Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Pamina's Lament: Oh, My Heart Is Broken (Ach, Ich F - St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
In the Labrynth: Seekers of the Light (Der, Welcher ...) - Nils Brown, Gordon McLeod, Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
Papageno and Papagena: Ring, O Bells (Klinget Glhen) - Adriana Braun, Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
Conclusion: Our Journey Is Over [Bei Mern] - St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra

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Four Seasons, Spring, I, RV 269
Piccolo Concerto, II, RV 293
Arriving at the Pietour Seasons, Autumn, I RV 293/Guitar/Flute ...
Violin Concerto in a Minor, I, RV 356
Four Seasons, Winter, II, RV 297
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Venice by Day/Guitar Concerto, III, RV 93/Four Seasons, Autumn, ...
Sonata for Two Violins, II, RV 50/"Farnace", RV 711, [Recording Premier
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Venice by Night/La Notte, I, II, III, RV 439
Island of the Dead/Four Seasons, Autumn, II, RV 293
Gardellino, RV 90/Beatus Vir, RV 597/Alma del Core/Violin Sonata ...
Concert Preparations/Piccolo Concerto, I, RV 443/Guitar Concerto, III,
Conclusion/Double Orchestra Concerto, II, RV 585/Guitar Concerto, ...

Customer Reviews:

It stays with them..........2005-10-24

I enjoyed reading the reviews of parents whose kids have recently discovered "Classical Kids." I'm about to order the boxed set for my kids, ages 21, 19 and 16 because the nineteen-year-old, who has a college radio show and loves a wide variety of music, remembers this series (then only on cassette) with great affection and wants to hear them again. Those of you wondering whether it's worth it or not to try to introduce kids to classical music this way, be assured it works. We've turned one of Mr. Bach's lines into a family "saying:" "the more you study, the more you know; the more you know, the more you appreciate; the more you appreciate, the more you love." A great series!

It all started with Beethoven.......2004-02-03

Many years ago I purchased my first CD in this series, "Beethoven Lives Upstairs." My children and I were delighted with it. I then discovered that there were more and searched them all out, one by one. My children, now 11, 9 & 5, have listened to these stories as they fall asleep for years. They each have a favorite composer and have gone on to learn more about them. These stories are a great introduction to some of our greatest composers. Not to mention a good intro to history, too!

Imagine my delight that they are now in one boxed set! Now when asked, I suggest this set. What a great way to get it ALL! I truly believe that by surrounding our children with a variety of good music (including POP music) and information they will grow up with a greater appreciation for music and the arts.

Not What I expected.......2002-09-20

I love the idea, but I don't want to expose my children to the stories in these cd's. They contain children talking back to their parents, disrespectful language, sorcery, etc. If you don't like Harry Potter, you won't like these CD's.

Music, history, culture, & intriguing story -Amazing!.......2002-04-08

My 6 year old son loves music...and stories! Here is the prefect combo. Lovely music of the composer accomapnies a fictional story which weaves the composer's life, the culture of his homeland as well as history...in an intriguing and fun way! Now, my son can pick out pieces he hears on the classical radio station. He really enjoys the stories and can tell people @ carnival in Venice, Italy and tidbits @ Beetoven and the Magic Flute by Mozart! A must for any child with any of these interests! We also have enjoyed the CD's and have learned lots!
I only can wonder...what took whomever so long to broaden our horizons in such a way! BRAVO!

Great series, great collection.......2001-04-22

We've had the CDs in this boxed set for over a year now. The Classical Kids series has been wonderful. We have two boys (now 6 and 8) and this has been a great introduction to classical music. At first, the kids loved the stories which provide a sense of history and place and, ultimately, keep the kids interested in the entire CD. As they listened (time and time again), they started to pay more attention to the musical portions. Recently, we've been able to tell that they've picked up a sense of the music as we've listed to classical music on the car radio. Time and again, they perk up when listening to a piece of music and surprise us by saying "That's Beethoven". Sure enough - they've picked up something about the style of music that's characteristic of Beethoven. Sometimes it's the snippet of music from the CD and other times it's just the rhythms that are characteristic of that piece. As a family, we all recommend this.

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