Description
Vivaldi: Oboe Concertos / Han de Vries & I Solisti di Zagreb (EMI Studio CD 1985)
This vintage 1985 EMI Studio CD features a definitive collection of Antonio Vivaldi's Oboe Concertos, performed by the highly respected Dutch oboist Han de Vries and the renowned chamber orchestra I Solisti di Zagreb. This recording is a benchmark for Vivaldi’s works for the oboe, showcasing both the soloist's technical brilliance and the ensemble's sophisticated Baroque style.
UPC: 5999880805025
MPN (Catalog Number): CDM 4 89487 2
Label: EMI Studio DRM (CDM 7 69108 2)
Product Features
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Artist | Han de Vries (Oboe) |
| Orchestra | I Solisti Di Zagreb |
| Composer | Antonio Vivaldi |
| Genre/Style | Classical, Baroque |
| Release Year | 1985 |
| Country | Europe (Made in Holland) |
| Format | Audio CD (ADD/Stereo) |
| Total Tracks | 21 |
| Key Distinction | Concertos for Oboe, Strings and Harpsichord/Organ (Cembalo/Orgel) |
Interesting Facts: Vivaldi and the Oboe
- Vivaldi's Oboe Works: Vivaldi was a pioneer in instrumental music, and his 15 surviving Oboe Concertos are considered foundational to the repertoire for the instrument. He often composed for the talented female musicians (known as the putte) at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, pushing the technical limits of the Baroque oboe.
- Han de Vries: Dutch oboist Han de Vries is celebrated not only for his performances but also for his deep interest in the history of the oboe, having assembled a vast collection of historical instruments and edited Baroque repertoire. His work brings scholarly insight and virtuosic flair to this recording.
- I Solisti di Zagreb: Founded in 1953 by cellist/conductor Antonio Janigro, I Solisti di Zagreb achieved international acclaim as one of the world's most prominent chamber orchestras. By the time of this 1985 recording, the ensemble was typically performing without a conductor, relying on the concertmaster to lead, showcasing their masterful collective discipline.
- The Catalogue: The concertos are identified by their Fasch (F VII) and Ryom-Verzeichnis (RV) numbers, indicating their place in the Vivaldi catalogue. This collection includes several of the most famous concertos, such as RV 450 and RV 456.
Full Track Listing
The collection features seven of Vivaldi's concertos, with titles presented in German (Oboenkonzerte), English, and French.
| No. | Concerto (Key / Catalogue No.) | Movement Title (I-III) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| In A Minor (F VII, RV 461) | [Total: 9:07] | ||
| 1 | I Allegro Non Molto | 3:42 | |
| 2 | II Larghetto | 2:52 | |
| 3 | III Allegro | 2:33 | |
| In C Major (F VII, RV 450) | [Total: 10:16] | ||
| 4 | I Allegro Molto | 4:22 | |
| 5 | II Larghetto | 2:50 | |
| 6 | III Allegro | 3:04 | |
| In D Major (F VII, RV 453) | [Total: 8:52] | ||
| 7 | I Allegro | 3:56 | |
| 8 | II Largo | 1:39 | |
| 9 | III Allegro | 3:17 | |
| In D Minor (F VII, RV 454) | [Total: 7:44] | ||
| 10 | I Allegro Moderato | 3:11 | |
| 11 | II Largo | 2:02 | |
| 12 | III Allegro | 2:31 | |
| In F Major (F VII, RV 456) | [Total: 7:34] | ||
| 13 | I Largo | 3:10 | |
| 14 | II Allegro - Adagio | 2:26 | |
| 15 | III Presto | 1:58 | |
| In B Flat Major (F VII, RV 465) | [Total: 6:15] | ||
| 16 | I Allegro | 2:12 | |
| 17 | II Adagio | 2:07 | |
| 18 | III Allegro | 1:56 | |
| In C Major (F I, RV 178) | [Total: 9:06] | ||
| 19 | I Allegro | 3:28 | |
| 20 | II Largo | 1:57 | |
| 21 | III Allegro | 3:41 |
Production Credits
- Composed By: Antonio Vivaldi
- Oboe: Han de Vries
- Orchestra: I Solisti Di Zagreb
- Producer: Gerd Berg
- Engineer: Johann-Nikolaus Matthes
- Liner Notes (German): Andreas von Imhoff
- Liner Notes (Translations): E. D. Echols (English), Michel Hambersin (French)
- Photography: Clive Barda
Do you have a favorite Vivaldi concerto from this collection, or are you looking to discover the Baroque oboe repertoire for the first time?
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