Vivaldi: L’estro Armonico – 4 Concertos / Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields / Double Decca CD

UPC: 028944347623 

MPN: 443 476-2 

Brand Name: Decca / Double Decca

Overview

Experience Antonio Vivaldi’s L’estro Armonico, one of the most influential collections of Baroque concertos ever composed, performed by the world-renowned Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields. This Double Decca release captures the ensemble’s refined precision and warm expressiveness under Sir Neville Marriner, bringing Vivaldi’s inventive harmonies and virtuosic brilliance to vibrant life. Spread across two CDs, the recording includes all twelve concertos of L’estro Armonico alongside additional oboe, bassoon, and flute concertos that showcase the composer’s mastery of instrumental color.

Product Features

• Format: 2x Audio CD
• Release Year: 1994
• Label: Decca – 443 476-2 (Double Decca Series)
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque Concerto
• Performers: Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner
• Duration: Approx. 140 minutes total

Interesting Facts

• L’estro Armonico (“The Harmonic Inspiration”) was first published in 1711 and quickly became a cornerstone of Baroque instrumental music.
• Vivaldi’s concertos from this collection influenced composers such as J.S. Bach, who transcribed several of them for keyboard and organ.
• The Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields’ interpretation is acclaimed for its clarity, elegant phrasing, and unity of ensemble — hallmarks of Marriner’s leadership.
• The Double Decca series was known for presenting high-quality, remastered recordings at an accessible price, preserving the golden era of Decca’s analog sound.

Track Listing

CD 1

1–3. Concerto No.1 in D major, RV 549 – 7:20 4–7. Concerto No.2 in G minor, RV 578 – 10:28 8–10. Concerto No.3 in G major, RV 310 – 6:34 11–13. Concerto No.4 in E minor, RV 550 – 6:53 14–16. Concerto No.5 in A major, RV 519 – 7:31 17–19. Concerto No.6 in A minor, RV 356 – 7:21 20–22. Concerto No.7 in F major, RV 567 – 9:45 23–25. Concerto No.8 in A minor, RV 522 – 10:17 26–28. Concerto No.9 in D major, RV 230 – 7:34

CD 2

1–3. Concerto No.10 in B minor, RV 580 – 9:15 4–6. Concerto No.11 in D minor, RV 565 – 9:17 7–9. Concerto No.12 in E major, RV 265 – 9:20

1. Concerto in F major for oboe, RV 456 – 7:42
2. Concerto in A minor for bassoon, RV 498 – 11:37
3. Concerto in C minor for flute, RV 441 – 10:21
4. Concerto in F major for 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns & violin, RV 574 – 11:41

Publishers

Label: Decca (Double Decca Series) Recording Ensemble: Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner Recording Year: 1994 Country of Manufacture: Germany

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