Vivaldi – Guitar Concertos: Baroque Virtuosity on Strings CD

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MPN: SLPX 11970 

Brand Name: Hungaroton

Overview

Immerse yourself in the Baroque brilliance of Antonio Vivaldi with Vivaldi – Guitar Concertos, performed by László Szendrey Karper and the Hungarian Chamber Orchestra under the leadership of Vilmos Tátrai. Released in 1979, this Hungarian vinyl LP presents meticulously arranged guitar concertos that blend Vivaldi’s signature melodic inventiveness with the nuanced sound of classical guitar. With expert arrangements by Emilio Pujol and José De Azpiazu, this recording transforms Vivaldi’s works for solo guitar and chamber orchestra, offering a unique listening experience for classical music enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741), a Venetian Baroque composer and Catholic priest, profoundly influenced European music. Renowned for his instrumental concertos, sacred choral works, and operas, Vivaldi’s legacy includes The Four Seasons, which remains one of the most celebrated works in classical music history.

Product Features

• Format: Vinyl, LP
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque
• Ensemble: Hungarian Chamber Orchestra
• Leader: Vilmos Tátrai
• Guitar: László Szendrey Karper
• Cello: László Szilvásy
• Viola: Anna Mauthner
• Harpsichord: Anikó P. Szabó
• Arrangers: Emilio Pujol, José De Azpiazu
• Engineer: Endre Radányi
• Graphics & Design: Zoltán Herpai
• Producer: István Juhász

Interesting Facts

• This LP features unique arrangements of Vivaldi’s concertos specifically adapted for guitar, combining the warmth of strings with Baroque precision.
• László Szendrey Karper’s virtuosic guitar playing brings a new dimension to Vivaldi’s works, highlighting both melodic clarity and technical finesse.
• The album also includes a Concerto Grosso in D minor (“L’Estro Armonico” Op. 3 No. 11) for two violins, cello, and strings, demonstrating Vivaldi’s mastery of ensemble writing.
• Historical photography and liner notes enhance the LP’s collector appeal, with cover art by Tamás Diner and Szendrey Karper’s portrait by János Fábián.

Track Listing

A-Dúr Guitar Concerto RV 82 – Concerto in A Major for Guitar and Strings (10:33)

• A1a Allegro Non Molto
• A1b Larghetto
• A1c Allegro

C-Dúr Guitar Concerto RV 425 – Concerto in C Major for Guitar and Strings (14:26)

• A2a Allegro
• A2b Largo
• A2c Allegro

D-Dúr Guitar Concerto RV 93 – Concerto in D Major for Guitar and Strings (10:48)

• B1a Allegro Giusto
• B1b Largo
• B1c Allegro

D-Moll Concerto Grosso RV 565 – For Two Violins, Cello and Strings (“L’Estro Armonico” Op. 3 No. 11) (10:43)

• B2a Allegro
• B2b Largo e Spiccato
• B2c Allegro

Publishers

• Label: Hungaroton – SLPX 11970
• Country: Hungary
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Release Year: 1979

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