Antonio Vivaldi
Vivaldi's most famous work is the 'Four Seasons' or 'Le quattro stagiono', four concertos from his Op. 8 Violin Concertos. There are dozens of recordings available and here are a few of my favorites.
On original instruments, Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert give the definitive performance on Archiv. The recording is from 1982 and has been remastered with a few additional works. Highly recommended, also comes in an MP3 Version.
Abbado and the London SO with soloist Gidon Kremer give a great performance on modern instruments. A bit smoother sound but great none the less and comes in an MP3 Version.
Nils-Erik Sparf and Drottingham Baroque Ensemble have a spectacular sounding recording on BIS. The sound is crystal clear, and the playing is excellent, the only downside is that it is only available for download as an MP3 Album.
The 'Four Seasons' is actually the first 4 concertos in a set of 12 works also known as 'The Contest between Harmony and Invention'. Kraemer and the Raglan Baroque Players with soloist Monica Huggett on Virgin Veritas have a bargain set from 2000. The 2 CD set is bargain priced, and the MP3 Album even cheaper. It is a very nice recording, and includes the 'Seasons' along with the other Op. 8 Concertos, along with 2 other concertos.
On original instruments, Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert give the definitive performance on Archiv. The recording is from 1982 and has been remastered with a few additional works. Highly recommended, also comes in an MP3 Version.
Abbado and the London SO with soloist Gidon Kremer give a great performance on modern instruments. A bit smoother sound but great none the less and comes in an MP3 Version.
Nils-Erik Sparf and Drottingham Baroque Ensemble have a spectacular sounding recording on BIS. The sound is crystal clear, and the playing is excellent, the only downside is that it is only available for download as an MP3 Album.
The 'Four Seasons' is actually the first 4 concertos in a set of 12 works also known as 'The Contest between Harmony and Invention'. Kraemer and the Raglan Baroque Players with soloist Monica Huggett on Virgin Veritas have a bargain set from 2000. The 2 CD set is bargain priced, and the MP3 Album even cheaper. It is a very nice recording, and includes the 'Seasons' along with the other Op. 8 Concertos, along with 2 other concertos.
Baroque Composer
1678-1741
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