Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Antonio Vivaldi's masterful compositions with "A Classical Postcard: Vivaldi." This exquisite collection, spanning nearly two hours, showcases the genius of one of the Baroque era's most prolific and influential composers. With 86 meticulously curated tracks, this album offers a comprehensive journey through Vivaldi's diverse repertoire, from his iconic "The Four Seasons" to lesser-known but equally captivating works.
Vivaldi's virtuosity shines through in pieces like the "Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R.315 'L'estate'" and the "Concerto grosso for violins, strings and continuo in D, Op. 3/9, RV 230." The album also features a selection from his renowned set of twelve concertos, "L'estro armonico," which includes the stunning "Concerto No. 6 for Solo Violin in A Minor, RV 356." Each piece is a testament to Vivaldi's innovative use of harmony, melody, and rhythm, making this album a treasure trove for both classical aficionados and newcomers alike.
"A Classical Postcard: Vivaldi" is not just a compilation of Vivaldi's greatest hits; it is a celebration of his enduring legacy. The album includes sacred works like "Nisi Dominus" and "Gloria in D Major, RV 589," as well as instrumental concertos and sonatas that highlight Vivaldi's versatility and genius. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or someone looking to explore the rich tapestry of Baroque music, this album promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.
Released on December 19, 2024, by UME - Global Clearing House, "A Classical Postcard: Vivaldi" is a testament to Antonio Vivaldi's timeless appeal. This album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of classical music.
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R.315 "L'estate": 3. Presto (Tempo impetuoso d'estate)Antonio Vivaldi, John Holloway, Nigel North, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto grosso for violins, strings and continuo in D , Op. 3/9 , RV 230 - (Arr. by P.H. Jensen): 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Peter Howard Jensen, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
Sinfonia for Strings and Continuo in B minor, R.169 -: 1. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini
Flute Concerto in F Major, RV 433 "La tempesta di mare": III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Aurèle Nicolet, I Musici
Concerto for 2 Mandolins, Strings and Continuo in G, R.532: 2. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, James Tyler, Douglas Wootton, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 6 for Solo Violin in A Minor, RV 356: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 6 in A Minor for Violin, RV 356: III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Angel Romero, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
The Four Seasons, Winter, Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, Op. 8 No. 4: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Roberto Michelucci, I Musici
Concerto in F Major for Flute & Strings, Op.10, No.1, RV 433 - "La tempesta di mare": 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Severino Gazzelloni, I Musici
Flute Concerto In G Minor, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - "La notte": 4. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Philip Pickett, New London Consort
12 Concertos, Op. 3 - "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 1 in D major for 4 Violins, RV 549: 2. Largo e SpiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Pina Carmirelli, Anna Maria Cotogni, Pasquale Pellegrino, Claudio Buccarella, I Musici
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso for violins, strings and continuo in D , Op. 3/9 , RV 230 - (Arr. by P.H. Jensen): 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Peter Howard Jensen, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in G major, RV 151 "Concerto alla Rustica": 1. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, I Musici
The Four Seasons, Spring, Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269, Op. 8 No. 1: II. Largo e pianissimo sempreAntonio Vivaldi, I Musici, Pina Carmirelli
12 Concertos, Op. 3 - "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 2 in G minor for 2 Violins & Cello, RV 578: 1. Adagio e spiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Pina Carmirelli, Claudio Buccarella, Francesco Strano, I Musici
12 Concertos, Op. 3 - "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 4 in E minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 3. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Pina Carmirelli, Anna Maria Cotogni, Pasquale Pellegrino, Claudio Buccarella, I Musici
Concerto No. 3, RV 428 "Il Cardellino" - II. CantabileAntonio Vivaldi, Andrea Griminelli, I Solisti Filarmonici Italiani
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 8 in D minor, RV 249: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Felix Ayo, Maria Teresa Garatti, I Musici
Concerto For Violin And Strings In F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Federico Agostini, I Musici
Nisi Dominus (Psalm 126), R.608: 9. "Amen" (Allegro)Antonio Vivaldi, Andreas Scholl, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Paul Dyer
Mandolin Concerto in C Major, RV 425: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Paul O'Dette, The Parley of Instruments, Peter Holman
Concerto alla rustica for Strings in G Major, RV 151: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Mandolin Concerto in C, RV 425 - Arr. for Guitar A. Lagoya: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Alexandre Lagoya, Orchestre Pro Arte de Munich, Kurt Redel
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in B flat major, RV 163 "Conca": 2. Andante (molto)Antonio Vivaldi, I Musici
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in D minor, RV 127: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, I Musici
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 6 in G Minor, RV 316a: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Felix Ayo, Maria Teresa Garatti, I Musici
12 Concertos, Op. 3 - "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 6 in A minor for Solo Violin, RV 356: 3. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Arthur Grumiaux, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Edo de Waart
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: 1. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tõnu Kaljuste
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 5 in A Major for 2 Violins, RV 519: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Carmel Kaine, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello in D Major, Op. 3/1, RV 549 (L'estro armonico No. 1): III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Thomas Brandis, Leon Spierer, Hans-Joachim Westphal, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Stabat Mater, R.621: 3. "O quam tristis" (Andante)Antonio Vivaldi, Jochen Kowalski, Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, John Constable, Vittorio Negri
Trio Sonata in C Major, RV 82: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman, Paul O'Dette, Peter Holman
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in B flat, R.163 "Conca": 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, I Musici
Stabat Mater, R.621: 8. "Fac ut ardeat" (Lento)Antonio Vivaldi, Jochen Kowalski, Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, John Constable, Vittorio Negri
Concerto for Lute, 2 Violins and Continuo in D, RV.93: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, I Musici
Concerto in G minor, Op.10, No.2, RV 439 " La notte": 6. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 2 for 2 Violins and Cello in G Minor, RV 578: II. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza" - Concerto No. 9 in F Major, RV 284: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monica Huggett, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto grosso in G , Op. 3/3 , RV 310 - (Arr. by P.H. Jensen): 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Peter Howard Jensen, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in G major, RV 151 "Concerto alla Rustica": 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, I Musici
Stabat Mater, R.621: 5. "Quis non posset" (Adagissimo)Antonio Vivaldi, Jochen Kowalski, Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, John Constable, Vittorio Negri
Lute Concerto in D Major, RV 93: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Paul O'Dette, The Parley of Instruments, Peter Holman
Concerto in C, R.558 - "con molti stromenti": 2. Andante moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 47: I. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, David Watkin, Robert King
Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 47: II. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, David Watkin, Robert King
Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 47: III. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, David Watkin, Robert King
Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 47: IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, David Watkin, Robert King
Antonio Vivaldi, born in Venice in 1678, was a titan of the Baroque era, renowned for his prolific output and innovative compositions. A virtuoso violinist and priest, Vivaldi's influence stretched across Europe, inspiring countless imitators and admirers. He is celebrated for pioneering developments in orchestration, violin technique, and programmatic music, particularly through his iconic set of four violin concertos, "The Four Seasons." In the first movement of 'Winter,' Vivaldi masterfully evokes the biting cold and gusting winds, showcasing his deep connection to his instrument. Throughout his life, Vivaldi composed over 500 musical works, many of which are still being rediscovered today. His legacy as one of the greatest Baroque composers endures, captivating audiences with his timeless and expressive music.
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