Is there a work in the classical catalogue more recorded than the four seasons. Csos so young bae performs 4 parts of spring concerto. Such is the case with their 2002 recording of vivaldi s four seasons. Four seasons, etc alessandrini, concerto italiano release date. Vivaldi the four seasons rinaldo alessandrini concerto italiano. Music representing the moods of the four seasons has always been popular, and baroque composers such as werner and fischer among others produced cycles of concertos representing the fours seasons.
However, an orchestra has taken winter from the four seasons and turned it. Shiori takeda, 1st violin kumiko kasugai, 2nd violin kazuhide iino, viola masateru nishikata, cello rec. It is a lively work, typical of vivaldis joyful phrasing and invention. Concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, francesca vicari the four. Vivaldi, i musici, felix ayo le quattro stagioni the. Vivaldi, viktoria mullova, chamber orchestra of europe, claudio abbado.
Originally a set of four concertos for violin and orchestra. The four seasons alone do not add up to a wellfilled disc but there is a bonus cd, a. Allegro concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, stefania azzaro, luca peverini vivaldi. Alessandrini showed that performances of vivaldi on authentic instruments could be edgy, brisk, even tough. Antonio vivaldi the four seasons concerto italiano youtube. Baroque masters for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The groups ensemble work was unmatched, but perhaps best of all was its command of the baroque repertory.
As concerto italiano and its harpsichordistdirector rinaldo alessandrini are gradually becoming the most recruited ensemble in opus 111s ambitious ongoing vivaldi cycle, it apparently was only a matter of time before they got their chance at le quattro stagioni regardless of fabio biondi and europa galantes excellent and stillavailable first recording for the same label. Adagio e piano presto e forte concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, mauro lopes ferreira, luca peverini. Allegro non molto concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, mauro lopes ferreira, luca peverini vivaldi. Jan 01, 2004 sometimes you hear a piece of music 100 times and you figure theres no other possible way to interpret it, and then along comes concerto italiano and makes you listen to it entirely differently. If you liked the concerto italiano wrinaldo alessandrinis take on bachs brandenburgs, you will love this. Much like he did with the brandenburgs, he presents the four seasons in a very fresh, sprightly way, while retaining its emotional integrity. Vivaldi felix ayo, i musici le quattro stagioni the four seasons concerti per violino, archi e basso continuo. Danza pastorale antonio vivaldi, stefania azzaro, luca peverini 3. This award winning set of vivaldis most popular orchestral works is as. Oh, in addition to the four seasons, in this set you get another fulllength cd of the concerto italianos other baroque and early classical recordings. Paired with the tangoinspired work the four seasons of buenos aires by famed argentinian composer astor piazzolla, this dazzling evening will take you from the most celebrated of italian baroque composers to the passionate rhythms of argentina. To sum up, this is a good recording to get due to its budget price, but i would still get another version of the four seasons. Vivaldi four seasons delight in vivaldis four seasons. Sometimes you hear a piece of music 100 times and you figure theres no other possible way to interpret it, and then along comes concerto italiano and makes you listen to it entirely differently.
Concerto italianos high reputation has rested on their recordings of baroque music. Salvatore accardo, orchestra da camera italiana the four seasons at discogs. Heres a very special performance of one of the movements, from one of europes top chamber orchestras. Le quattro stagioni is a group of four violin concerti by italian composer antonio vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. Le quattro stagioni by concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini on amazon music. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Watch the video for the four seasons, violin concerto no. The recordings of the concerto italiano under its leader rinaldo alessandrini, such as this 1997 release, electrified the authenticperformance movement in italy.
Antonio vivaldi, luca marenzio, alessandro scarlatti, johann. Vivaldi s the four seasons is an example of a type concerto grosso, ritornello, and basso continuo the baroque musical characteristics found in vivaldi s the four seasons 2. Three violin concertos giuliano carmignola, andrea marcon, venice baroque orchestra on allmusic 2000. Allegro concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, mauro lopes ferreira, luca peverini vivaldi. Vivaldi, jindrich pazdera, frantisek figura, accademia ziliniana. They were written around 17161717 and published in 1725 in amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as il cimento dellarmonia e dellinventione. Just like the previous one, this concerto is taken from lestro armonico.
The knifeedge unanimity of attack, tone and dynamics of the 14 members of concerto italiano is remarkable, and the. The four seasons alone do not add up to a wellfilled disc but there is a bonus cd, a showcase sampler with tracks from existing recordings and others not previously issued alessandro scarlatti, bach and vivaldi, his op 3 no 11 concerto grosso. The four seasons, composed in 1723, is one of baroque legend vivaldis most famous works for violin. Las cuatro estaciones four seasons vivaldi youtube. One of classical musics most beloved compositions, listed here are many possibilities to experience le quattro stagioni the four seasons of vivaldi in europe. Composed in venice in 1723, this beautiful baroque composition for string orchestra will bring each season of the calendar year delightfully into the concert hall. But none were to do so in such precise pictorial detail as antonio vivaldi in his four seasons concerto.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The four seasons concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini this awardwinning set of vivaldis most popular orchestral works is as colourful as its coverart would suggest the seasons are presented in gloriously vivid tones by rinaldo alessandrini. Vivaldis the four seasons is an example of a type concerto grosso, ritornello, and basso continuo the baroque musical characteristics found in vivaldis the four seasons 2. The final concerto for 2 violins in g major was a new discovery for me. The four seasons, italian le quattro stagioni, group of four violin concerti by italian composer antonio vivaldi, each of which gives a musical expression to a season of the year. The four seasons antonio vivaldi 4k musicvideo hires recording at ohga hall by unamas label the four seasons site antonio vivaldi the four seasons the quartet four seasons com. Winter index the violin concerto winter is composed in ritornello form, combining the small string orchestra and one violin soloist in three movements. Composed in 1725, the four seasons is vivaldis bestknown work, and is among the most popular pieces in the classical music repertoire.
She appeared with her mom in a couple of the frames whether strapped to her back or in a high chair. Le quattro stagioni by rinaldo alessandrini concerto. They were written about 1720 and were published in 1725, together with eight additional violin concerti, as il cimento dellarmonia e dellinventione the contest between harmony and invention. Il cimento dellarmonia e dellinvenzione, spring, in e major, rv 269. Le quattro stagioni rinaldo alessandrini, concerto italiano. I am so happy to be wanting to listen to the four seasons again and again. The texture of each concerto is varied, each resembling its respective season. Salvatore accardo, orchestra da camera italiana collection. This is an excellent performance and recording of vivaldis four seasons, with leonard bernstein on the harpsichord and conducting the new york philharmonic from the keyboard, with john corigliano on violin. Vivaldi, jindrich pazdera, frantisek figura, accademia.
The four seasons, concerto alla rustica in g, rv 151 discogs. Back by popular demand, vivaldi s lyrical masterpiece sings with color and beauty. Concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, stefania azzaro, luca peverini, 2003. From the celebrated le quattro stagionithe four seasonsby the venetian priest, violinist, and composer, antonio vivaldi 16781741.
Le quattro stagioni is a set of four violin concertos by antonio vivaldi. Le quattro stagioni rinaldo alessandrini, concerto italiano, alessandrini, antonio vivaldi. Presto concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, mauro lopes ferreira, luca peverini vivaldi. They were written around 17161717 and published in 1725 in amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as il cimento dellarmonia e dellinventione the contest between harmony and invention. The groups ensemble work was unmatched, but perhaps best of all was its. Violinist giuliano carmignola and the venice baroque orchestra use a slightly different scoring of vivaldis masterpiece, the 1996 ricordi critical edition, and somehow unveil world premieres of three vivaldi concertos. Antonio vivaldi the four seasons rinaldo alessandrini concerto italiano duration. The four seasons is a wonderfully inventive and melodic work but if any work has been overexposed this one has.
Concertos for violin, strings and basso continuo op. Le quattro stagioni by concerto italiano on spotify. We usually associate vivaldi with venice and the italian sun. Complete your vivaldi giuliano carmignola, venice baroque orchestra, andrea marcon collection. Here we go again folks, another version of vivaldis ubiquitous the four seasons, this time from the crack italian period instrument ensemble concerto italiano, under their brilliant director rinaldo alessandrini. Vivaldi the four seasons le quattro stagioni youtube. The first movement has a lot of tension representing, probably, a winter snowstorm. Their periodinstrument performance of the four seasons is beautifully played and recorded. Violinist giuliano carmignola and the venice baroque orchestra use a slightly different scoring of vivaldi s masterpiece, the 1996 ricordi critical edition, and somehow unveil world premieres of three vivaldi concertos.
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