Description
Vivaldi's Hidden Gems: Il Cimento Op. 8, Nos. 7-12 - Rare Concertos (Authentic Performance) CD
UPC: 600554756585
MPN: 47565-8
Brand Name: Arts
Overview: Completing The Contest Between Harmony and Invention
This Arts Audio CD, released in 2007 as part of the Authentic Series, presents the rarely recorded second half of Antonio Vivaldi's monumental collection, Il Cimento Dell'Armonia E Dell'Inventione (The Contest Between Harmony and Invention), Op. 8 (Concertos Nos. 7-12). While the first six concertos are famous (including The Four Seasons), the latter six are equally inventive and showcase Vivaldi's genius.
Featuring historically informed performances by Accademia Bizantina, conducted by Ottavio Dantone, this recording highlights the virtuosic contributions of violinist Stefano Montanari and, notably, oboist Paolo Grazzi on the oboe concerto (RV 454). These concertos offer a rich array of moods and technical challenges, making this CD a vital acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts looking to explore the full breadth of Vivaldi's influential Baroque publication.
? Product Features: Exploring Op. 8's Full Scope
- Format: Audio CD (Compact Disc)
- Length: Total duration approx. 54:17
- Period: Baroque
- Setting: Violin Solo, Oboe Solo, Strings, and Basso Continuo
- Series: Authentic
- Released: 2007
- Conductor: Ottavio Dantone
- Soloists: Stefano Montanari (Violin), Paolo Grazzi (Oboe)
- Ensemble: Accademia Bizantina
- Sound Engineer: Matteo Costa
- Producer: Gian Andrea Lodovici
Interesting Facts: Beyond The Seasons and the Oboe Inclusion
Vivaldi's Op. 8 collection was dedicated to Count Wenceslas of Morzin upon its publication in 1725. While Concertos 1–4 defined program music, Concertos 7–12 offer more traditional, yet still intensely dramatic, Baroque structures.
A key feature of this second half is the inclusion of the Concerto in D minor, RV 454 (Op. 8 No. 9), which is one of the concertos Vivaldi designated for the oboe instead of the violin in the original publication. This shift in instrumentation adds textural variety and demonstrates Vivaldi's mastery over wind instruments. Solo oboist Paolo Grazzi brings depth and color to this concerto. This recording, part of the acclaimed Authentic series, utilizes period instruments to achieve the crisp, dynamic sound characteristic of 18th-century Venetian music.
Track Listing (Concertos Nos. 7-12)
| No. | Title / RV No. | Solo Instrument | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concerto In D Minor RV 242 (Op. 8 No. 7) | Violin | 8:00 |
| 2 | Concerto In G Minor RV 332 (Op. 8 No. 8) | Violin | 9:10 |
| 3 | Concerto In D Minor RV 454 (Op. 8 No. 9) | Oboe | 7:31 |
| 4 | Concerto In B Flat Major RV 362 (Op. 8 No. 10) | Violin | 8:45 |
| 5 | Concerto In D Major RV 210 (Op. 8 No. 11) | Violin | 11:47 |
| 6 | Concerto In C Major RV 449 (Op. 8 No. 12) | Oboe | 9:04 |
Note: RV 449 (Op. 8 No. 12) is often published for violin, but Vivaldi also provided an oboe version.
Publishers: Edition Details
- Composed By: Antonio Vivaldi
- Label: Arts
- Catalog Number: 47565-8
- Country of Release: Europe
- Release Year: 2007
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