Description
Experience the Baroque Masterpiece: Vivaldi's Essential Four Seasons and Concertos CD
UPC: 5996473009129
MPN: ESS 2452
Brand Name: The Essential
Overview: Timeless Baroque Music for a Global Audience
This 1992 compilation CD, 'The Essential' ESS 2452, presents a curated selection of Antonio Vivaldi's most cherished works, offering an accessible gateway into the Baroque era. The heart of this collection is the complete set of 'The Four Seasons' (Le quattro stagioni), featuring the celebrated violin concertos that evoke vivid imagery of nature's annual cycle. Complementing this iconic work are three other essential Vivaldi compositions: the enchanting Concerto for Mandolin, the delightful Concerto for 2 Flutes, and the spirited Sinfonia in C Major. This CD is a valuable addition for classical music enthusiasts, students of music history, and anyone seeking high-quality, emotionally rich instrumental music. It features performances by respected ensembles, including the Baroque Festival Orchestra and I Solisti Di Zagreb, under the baton of Alberto Lizzio, delivering a truly captivating listening experience.
Product Features: Classical Baroque Compilation
- Format: CD, Compilation, Stereo
- Genre: Classical Music
- Style: Baroque
- Total Tracks: 21
- Release Year: 1992
- Country of Release: Portugal
- Featured Compositions: 'The Four Seasons' (complete), Concerto for Mandolin, Concerto for 2 Flutes, Sinfonia in C Major.
- Featured Instruments: Violin, Mandolin, Flutes, Strings, and Cembalo.
- Key Artists: Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Alberto Lizzio (Conductor), Alexander Pervomaysky (Violin).
Interesting Facts: The Genius of Antonio Vivaldi and 'The Four Seasons'
Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741), known as "The Red Priest" due to his distinctive red hair and priestly training, was a pivotal figure in late Italian Baroque music. He composed hundreds of concertos, operas, and sacred pieces, but 'The Four Seasons' remains his most famous and influential work. These four violin concertos are revolutionary examples of program music—instrumental compositions that aim to narrate a story or describe a scene. Vivaldi even published accompanying sonnets with the music, explicitly detailing the sounds he was attempting to replicate, from barking dogs in 'Spring' to the chattering teeth of 'Winter' and the hunters' horns in 'Autumn'. This CD showcases performances by respected European orchestras, offering interpretations that maintain the passion and drama inherent in Vivaldi’s original scores. This particular 1992 release from The Essential label makes these masterpieces accessible to a broad audience, highlighting the enduring legacy of Baroque instrumental music.
Track Listing: Essential Vivaldi Masterpieces with Timings
| The Four Seasons: Concerto 1: Spring | Time | Concerto 3: Autumn | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Allegro | 3:26 | 7. Allegro (Ballo, E Canto De Vilanelli) | 5:08 |
| 2. Largo | 2:14 | 8. Adagio Molto (Ubriachi Dormienti) | 2:05 |
| 3. Allegro (Danza Pastorale) | 3:59 | 9. Allegro (La Caccia) | 3:16 |
| Concerto 2: Summer | Concerto 4: Winter | ||
| 4. Allegro Non Molto - Allegro | 5:15 | 10. Allegro Non Molto | 3:33 |
| 5. Adagio - Presto - Adagio | 2:08 | 11. Largo | 1:43 |
| 6. Presto (Tempo Impertuoso D'Estate) | 2:52 | 12. Allegro | 3:24 |
| Concerto For Mandolin, Strings & Cembalo In C Major | Concerto For 2 Flutes, Strings & Cembalo In C Major | ||
| 13. Allegro | 3:11 | 16. Allegro Molto | 2:31 |
| 14. Largo | 2:45 | 17. Largo | 1:59 |
| 15. Allegro | 2:41 | 18. (Allegro) | 2:05 |
| Sinfonia In C Major | |||
| 19. Allegro | 2:45 | ||
| 20. Largo | 3:08 | ||
| 21. Presto | 1:06 |
Publishers: The Essential
- Label: The Essential
- Catalog Number: ESS 2452
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