Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Antonio Vivaldi's "Classical Summer," a captivating collection of his most celebrated works set to release on July 10, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This album is a testament to Vivaldi's enduring genius, featuring a rich tapestry of concertos and sonatas that span a variety of instruments, from the delicate flute to the resonant cello, and the vibrant violin to the deep bassoon.
With a duration of 1 hour and 44 minutes, "Classical Summer" offers a comprehensive journey through Vivaldi's musical prowess. The album includes iconic pieces such as "Concerto in A Minor, RV 356: III. Presto" and "L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: III. Allegro," showcasing the composer's ability to blend technical brilliance with emotional depth. The inclusion of movements from "The Four Seasons" adds a touch of nature's splendor, with the "Largo" from "Winter" and the "Adagio e Piano - Presto Forte" from "Summer" providing a vivid auditory landscape.
Vivaldi's compositions are known for their intricate structures and lively rhythms, and this album is no exception. Each track is a masterclass in Baroque composition, highlighting Vivaldi's innovative use of form and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Classical Summer" promises a rewarding listening experience that celebrates the enduring legacy of one of history's most influential composers.
Concerto in A Minor, RV 356: III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Avi Avital, Venice Baroque Orchestra
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Horns, Strings and Continuo in F, R.539: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Timothy Brown, Nicholas Hill, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto in G Major For Flute & Strings, Op. 10, No. 4, RV 435: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Patrick Gallois, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Lute, 2 Violins and Continuo in D major, RV 93: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Tom Finucane, New London Consort, Philip Pickett
Concerto for Recorder, Oboe, Violin, Bassoon and Continuo in G, R.101: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Heinz Holliger, Felix Ayo, Pasquale Pellegrino, Christiane Jaccottet, Klaus Thunemann, Jonathan Rubin, Thomas Demenga
Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439, Op. 10 No. 2 "La notte": VI. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Patrick Gallois, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Bassoon Concerto No. 25 in F Major, RV 491: 2: LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Daniel Smith, English Chamber Orchestra, Philip Ledger
Largo (Second movement from "The Four Seasons" - Winter) (arr. Cohn)Antonio Vivaldi, Daniel Smith, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ettore Stratta
Concerto for 2 Oboes, Strings and Continuo in A minor, R.536: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Celia Nicklin, Barry Davis, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto in C Minor for Recorder & Strings, RV 441: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Lucie Horsch, Amsterdam Vivaldi Players
Concerto For Violin, Strings And Harpsichord In G Minor, R. 325: 3. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Giuliano Carmignola, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 2 in G Minor for 2 Violins and Cello, RV 578: 4. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Wilcock, Monica Huggett, Susan Sheppard, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto for Violin and Strings in D , Op. 6/4 , RV 216: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Andrew Manze, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Gloria, RV 589: X. Qui sedes ad dexteram PatrisAntonio Vivaldi, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 7/11, RV 208a: 2. GraveAntonio Vivaldi, Stanley Ritchie, The Bach-Ensemble, Joshua Rifkin
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.4, RV 435: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Sonata in C minor for violin, cello and continuo, RV83: AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, The Four Nations Ensemble, Matthew White
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.4, RV 435: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Flute Concerto in F Major, RV 433, Op. 10 No. 1 "La tempesta di mare": III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Sonata for Lute, Violin and Continuo, RV.82 - Arr. for guitar: Pepe Romero: 2. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, I Musici
La stravaganza, Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 316a, Op. 4 No. 6: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Bassoon Concerto No. 31 in C Major, RV 476: 2: LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Daniel Smith, English Chamber Orchestra, Philip Ledger
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.6, RV 437: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 159: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 523: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Viktoria Mullova, Giuliano Carmignola, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 128: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Sinfonia in G Major, RV 149: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in G major, RV 151 "Concerto alla Rustica": 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 3 in G Major for Solo Violin, RV 310: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Monica Huggett, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto for Recorder, Oboe, Violin, Bassoon and Continuo in G minor, R.105: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Heinz Holliger, Felix Ayo, Pasquale Pellegrino, Christiane Jaccottet, Klaus Thunemann, Jonathan Rubin, Thomas Demenga
Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439, Op. 10 No. 2 "La notte": V. Il sonno. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Oboes, Violin, Strings and Continuo in D, R.563 - Arr. 2 Trumpets: 2. GraveAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Laird, William Houghton, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 129 "Madrigalesco": Ib. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini
Bassoon Concerto No. 30 in G Major, RV 493: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Daniel Smith, Zagreber Solisten, Tonko Ninić
Bassoon Concerto in F major, RV.491: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Klaus Thunemann, Shizuko Noiri, I Musici
The Four Seasons: Summer II. Adagio e Piano - Presto ForteAntonio Vivaldi, Nicola Benedetti, Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for 2 Violins in G Major, RV 516: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Viktoria Mullova, Giuliano Carmignola, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza" - Concerto No. 5 in A Major, RV 347: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monica Huggett, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E minor , Op. 6/5 , RV 280: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Andrew Manze, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356, Op. 3 No. 6: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Violin and Strings in D , Op. 12/3 , RV 124: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Cello Sonata in G Minor, RV 42: 4. Gigue. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Eugène Ferré, Christophe Coin, Ageet Zweistra, Christopher Hogwood
Cello Concerto in F, R.411/412: 3. Allegro molto (RV 411)Antonio Vivaldi, Enrico Dindo, I Solisti di Pavia
Cello Concerto in F, R.411/412: 2. Larghetto (RV 412)Antonio Vivaldi, Enrico Dindo, I Solisti di Pavia
The Four Seasons: WinterAntonio Vivaldi, Albrecht Mayer, The King's Singers
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": II. Adagio - Presto - Adagio - LiveAntonio Vivaldi, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Trondheim Soloists
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