Description
Antonio Vivaldi – Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione Op. 8 (incl. Le Quattro Stagioni) 4×CD
UPC: 600554775029
Label: Arts Music – 47750-2
Format: 4 × Audio CD, Box Set
Release Year: 2004
Condition: USED – LIKE NEW
Genre: Classical (Baroque)
Made in: Germany / EU
Performers: Stefano Montanari, Fiorenza De Donatis, Paolo Zinzani, Laura Mirri, Mauro Valli
Conductor: Ottavio Dantone
Ensemble: Accademia Bizantina
Overview
This 4-CD box set presents two of Antonio Vivaldi’s most celebrated collections of violin concertos — Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione Op. 8 and L’Estro Armonico Op. 3 — performed by Accademia Bizantina, under the dynamic leadership of Ottavio Dantone.
Included within Op. 8 is the composer’s most iconic cycle, Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons), alongside other concertos of equal brilliance. Together with L’Estro Armonico, these works reveal Vivaldi’s mastery of rhythmic vitality, lyrical invention, and harmonic daring — elements that shaped the Baroque concerto form across Europe and profoundly influenced J.S. Bach.
Featuring renowned soloists Stefano Montanari, Fiorenza De Donatis, Paolo Zinzani, Laura Mirri, and Mauro Valli, this collection exemplifies historical performance excellence, recorded with audiophile sound quality and praised by critics worldwide.
Product Features
- Label: Arts Music
- Catalogue Number: 47750-2
- Format: 4 Audio CDs (Box Set)
- Recording Ensemble: Accademia Bizantina
- Conductor: Ottavio Dantone
- Soloists: Stefano Montanari, Fiorenza De Donatis, Paolo Zinzani, Laura Mirri (violins), Mauro Valli (cello)
- Genre: Classical / Baroque
- Total Works: 24 Violin Concertos (Op. 8 Nos. 1–12 and Op. 3 Nos. 1–12)
- Sound Quality: Audiophile-grade, multi-award-winning recording
- Condition: USED – LIKE NEW
Tracklist Overview
Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione Op. 8
(Includes “Le Quattro Stagioni” – The Four Seasons)
CD 1 (47964-2)
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Concertos Nos. 1–6 (Vol. 1)
- Le Quattro Stagioni – “Spring,” “Summer,” “Autumn,” “Winter,” plus additional concertos
CD 2 (47565-2)
- Concertos Nos. 7–12 (Vol. 2)
Critical Acclaim: ★ “Artistic judgement: optimum” – Audiophile Sound ★ “An audiophile dream!” – American Record Guide ★ “Editors’ Choice – The Accademia Bizantina is one of the very best baroque ensembles.” – Compact Disc Classics ★ “Disc-Oscar of the Year” – DER STANDARD (Austria) ★ 4 Stars – BBC Music Magazine
L’Estro Armonico Op. 3
CD 3 (47646-2)
- Concertos Nos. 1–6 (Vol. 1)
CD 4 (47647-2)
- Concertos Nos. 7–12 (Vol. 2)
Critical Acclaim: ★ “A master of dramaturgy… refined ornamentation.” – Goldberg Magazine ★ “Some of the most subtly beautiful performances I have heard.” – American Record Guide ★ “A brilliant and warm interpretation… Exceptional from one end to the other.” – Répertoire (France) ★ “Pure joy of living.” – Fono Forum (Germany) ★ “Highly recommended!” – klassik.com
Interesting Facts
- Masterworks of the Violin: Both Op. 3 and Op. 8 revolutionized violin technique and inspired generations of composers, including J.S. Bach, Locatelli, and Telemann.
- Historical Performance Practice: Accademia Bizantina performs on period instruments, capturing the original timbre and articulation envisioned by Vivaldi.
- International Recognition: This edition has received Audiophile Reference Awards and multiple European press distinctions for its sound quality and interpretation.
- Collector’s Edition: A must-have for Baroque enthusiasts and collectors seeking authentic, historically informed performances.
Publishers / Label
Arts Music, 2004 Distributed by Arts / ECM, Germany Catalogue No. 47750-2
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