Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Antonio Vivaldi's "Basic Vivaldi," a meticulously curated collection of his most celebrated works, released in 1994 under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label. This album is a comprehensive journey through the Baroque master's compositions, spanning over two and a half hours of captivating classical music.
The album features a diverse array of Vivaldi's concertos and sacred music, showcasing his unparalleled ability to evoke vivid imagery and emotion through his compositions. From the enchanting seasons depicted in "The Four Seasons" to the serene beauty of the "Gloria in D," each piece is a testament to Vivaldi's genius and his enduring influence on classical music.
Highlights include the lively and dynamic "Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op.8, No.1, R.269 'La Primavera'" and the hauntingly beautiful "Concerto in G Minor R439 op.10 No.2 'La Notte'." The album also includes the majestic "Gloria in D, R.589," a choral masterpiece that showcases Vivaldi's ability to blend vocal and instrumental elements seamlessly.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Basic Vivaldi" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album's meticulous production and the exceptional performances by the featured artists make it a standout addition to any music collection.
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op.8, No.1, R.269 "La Primavera": 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op.8, No.1, R.269 "La Primavera": 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op.8, No.1, R.269 "La Primavera": 3. Allegro (Danza pastorale)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op.8, No.2, R.315 "L'estate": 1. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op.8, No.2, R.315 "L'estate": 2. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op.8, No.2, R.315 "L'estate": 3. Presto (Tempo impetuoso d'estate)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F, Op.8, No.3, R.293 "L'autunno": 1. Allegro (Ballo, e canto de' villanelli)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F, Op.8, No.3, R.293 "L'autunno": 2. Adagio molto (Ubriachi dormienti)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F, Op.8, No.3, R.293 "L'autunno": 3. Allegro (La caccia)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F minor, Op.8, No.4, R.297 "L'inverno": 1. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F minor, Op.8, No.4, R.297 "L'inverno": 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F minor, Op.8, No.4, R.297 "L'inverno": 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 3. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Concerto in A Major for Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto grosso In B Minor, Op.3/10 , RV 580: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Eriko Sato, Guillermo Figueroa, Liang Ping How, Joanna Jenner, Eric Bartlett, Edward Brewer
Concerto grosso In B Minor, Op.3/10 , RV 580: 2. Largo - Larghetto - LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Eriko Sato, Guillermo Figueroa, Liang Ping How, Joanna Jenner, Eric Bartlett, Edward Brewer
Concerto grosso In B Minor, Op.3/10 , RV 580: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Eriko Sato, Guillermo Figueroa, Liang Ping How, Joanna Jenner, Eric Bartlett, Edward Brewer
Concerto For Strings And Continuo In G, RV 151 Concerto alla Rustica: 1. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto For Strings And Continuo In G, RV 151 Concerto alla Rustica: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto For Strings And Continuo In G, RV 151 Concerto alla Rustica: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In A Minor For 2 Violins, Strings, And Continuo, RV 523: 1. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In A Minor For 2 Violins, Strings, And Continuo, RV 523: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In A Minor For 2 Violins, Strings, And Continuo, RV 523: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto In E, RV 271 "L'amoroso": 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto In E, RV 271 "L'amoroso": 2. CantabileAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto In E, RV 271 "L'amoroso": 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Sinfonia For Strings And Continuo In B Minor, RV 169 - "Al Santo Sepolcro": 1. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Sinfonia For Strings And Continuo In B Minor, RV 169 - "Al Santo Sepolcro": 2. Allegro ma pocoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In G Minor R439 op.10 No.2 "La Notte": 1. Largo - Fantasmi. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In G Minor R439 Op.10 No.2 "La Notte": 2. Largo - PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In G Minor R439 Op.10 No.2 "La Notte": 3. Il sonno. Largo - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Gloria in excelsisAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Andante: Et in terra paxAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Laudamus teAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Adagio - Allegro: Gratias agimus tibiAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Propter magnum gloriamAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Siciliano: Domine DeusAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Domini fili unigeniteAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Adagio: Domine Deus, Agnus DeiAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Adagio - Allegro: Qui tollis peccata mundiAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Qui sedes ad dexteram patrisAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Quoniam tu solus sanctusAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Cum Sancto SpirituAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger