Nicholas McGegan and Capella Savaria Perform Rare Vivaldi Concertos and Sinfonias on Original Instruments / Vinyl LP

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MPN: SLPD 12547

Brand Name: Hungaroton

Overview: Discovering the Instrumental Gems of Antonio Vivaldi

This 1986 Hungaroton Antiqua vinyl LP presents a curated collection of lesser-known orchestral works by Antonio Vivaldi, including various Concertos and Sinfonias for strings and continuo. Conducted by the renowned early music specialist, Nicholas McGegan, this recording features the acclaimed Hungarian ensemble, Capella Savaria, performing on original period instruments. The album beautifully captures the authentic Baroque sound and includes two expressive works titled "Al Santo Sepolcro" (At the Holy Sepulchre), offering a profound glimpse into Vivaldi's chamber and sacred instrumental writing. It is a must-have for Baroque music scholars and Vivaldi LP collectors seeking historically informed performances.

Product Features

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

• Genre: Classical

• Style: Baroque, Early Music, Historical Performance

• Country: Hungary (Recording/Release)

• Released: 1986

• Series: Hungaroton Antiqua (Specialist Early Music Series)

• Key Works: Sinfonia in B minor "Al Santo Sepolcro" RV 169, Sonata in E flat major "Al Santo Sepolcro" RV 130.

• Performance Detail: Performed on original instruments (period instruments) by Capella Savaria.

Interesting Facts about the Artists and Recording

Nicholas McGegan is one of the world's most distinguished figures in the historically informed performance (HIP) movement. He is known for his extensive work on Baroque and early Classical music, and this collaboration with Capella Savaria showcases the international appeal and expertise of the Hungarian early music scene in the mid-1980s. Capella Savaria, under the artistic direction of Pál Németh, was a pioneering ensemble in Hungary for using period instruments, bringing authentic Baroque timbres to Central European audiences. The two "Al Santo Sepolcro" pieces are particularly compelling, as they are believed to be intended as devotional music for Holy Week, with the sombre, reflective quality of the Adagio Molto (RV 169) being especially moving. The album's editor, G. F. Malipiero, refers to Gian Francesco Malipiero, a key figure in 20th-century Vivaldi scholarship who edited the complete works for the Istituto Italiano Antonio Vivaldi.

Track Listing

Side A

1. Concerto In C Major RV 117 (5:30)

   • I. Allegro (Alla Francese)

   • II. Largo

   • III. Allegro

2. Concerto In G Minor RV 157 (5:50)

   • I. Allegro

   • II. Largo

   • III. Allegro

3. Concerto (Sinfonia) In G Major RV 146 (6:20)

   • I. Allegro

   • II. Andante (E Sempro Piano - Vivace)

   • III. Presto (Allegro)

4. Sinfonia In B Minor "Al Santo Sepolcro" RV 169 (3:13)

   • Adagio Molto

   • Allegro Ma Poco

Side B

1. Sonata In E Flat Major "Al Santo Sepolcro" RV 130 (3:20)

   • Largo Molto

   • Allegro Ma Poco (Andante)

2. Concerto In B Flat Major RV 163 (4:03)

   • I. (Allegro Molto Moderato)

   • II. Andante (Molto)

   • III. Allegro

3. Concerto In C Minor RV 119 (4:47)

   • I. Allegro

   • II. Largo

   • III. Allegro

4. Sinfonia In G Major RV 149 (5:50)

   • I. Allegro Molto

   • II. Andante

   • III. Allegro

5. Concerto In C Major RV 114 (5:42)

   • I. Allegro - Adagio

   • II. Gianccona (Allegro Ma Non Troppo)

Publishers

Label: Hungaroton (SLPD 12547)

Series: Hungaroton Antiqua

Composed By: Antonio Vivaldi

Creative Director [Artistic Director]: Pál Németh

Liner Notes: Malina János

Painting: Pietro Longhi

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