Antonio Vivaldi – 5 Concerti for Violin & Orchestra / Jaap Schröder, Capella Savaria (Audio CD, 1985, Hungaroton)

UPC: SLPD 12684-A 1 P HP MPN: SLPD 12684 Brand Name: Hungaroton

Overview

This 1985 Hungaroton release, Vivaldi: 5 Concerti for Violin & Orchestra, presents a masterful collection of Antonio Vivaldi’s violin concertos performed by the renowned Dutch violinist Jaap Schröder and the Hungarian period ensemble Capella Savaria. Recorded at the historic Calvary Church in Szombathely, Hungary, the album captures the expressive power, technical brilliance, and emotional warmth of Vivaldi’s Baroque masterpieces in a refined digital recording.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Sound: Digital Stereo
• Country of Manufacture: European Union
• Release Year: 1985
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque, Violin Concertos
• Composer: Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
• Conductor/Director: Jaap Schröder
• Orchestra: Capella Savaria
• Label: Hungaroton
• Recording Location: Calvary Church, Szombathely, Hungary (September 10–14, 1984)

Interesting Facts

Antonio Vivaldi, one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era, was known for his breathtaking violin concertos that showcased the full range of human emotion—from lyrical tenderness to fiery virtuosity.

This recording brings together the artistry of Jaap Schröder, an internationally celebrated interpreter of early music and a pioneer in authentic Baroque performance, with Capella Savaria, Hungary’s leading period-instrument ensemble. Under the artistic direction of Pál Németh, they deliver a historically informed interpretation that revives the spirit of Vivaldi’s 18th-century Venice.

The album includes the beloved Concerto in E Major, “L’Amoroso” (RV 271)—a poetic work full of luminous lyricism—as well as lesser-known treasures like RV 382 and RV 390, all performed with precision and expressive depth. The recording’s venue, Calvary Church, lends a natural acoustic warmth perfectly suited to Vivaldi’s spiritual and musical intensity.

This edition features detailed liner notes in English and Hungarian and includes contributions from Hungarian classical luminaries such as engineer Ferenc Pécsi, producer András Székely, and designer Péter Nagy.

Track Listing

1. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E Major, "L'Amoroso" (RV 271) – 10:55

   • I. Allegro
   • II. Cantabile
   • III. (Allegro)

2. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B-flat Major (RV 382) – 6:30

   • I. Allegro
   • II. Adagio
   • III. Allegro

3. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in C Minor (RV 201) – 12:44

   • I. Allegro Molto
   • II. Larghetto
   • III. Allegro

4. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B Minor (RV 390) – 13:45

   • I. Andante Molto – Allegro Non Molto
   • II. Larghetto
   • III. Allegro

5. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B-flat Major (RV 371) – 13:58

   • I. Allegro Ma Poco
   • II. Larghetto
   • III. Allegro

Publishers

Label: Hungaroton ℗ 1985 – Hungaroton Recorded at: Calvary Church, Szombathely, September 10–14, 1984 Producer: András Székely Engineer: Ferenc Pécsi Design & Graphics: Péter Nagy Artistic Director: Pál Németh Rights Society: ARTISJUS Country: EU

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