Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

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an intensely dramatic account that will add spice to what has for many listeners perhaps come to resemble a dreary domestic relationship…[all] are realised in vivid colours through the agency... — Gramophone Magazine, October 2015 More…

Release Date: 25th Sep 2015
Catalogue No: AV2344
Label: Avie
Length: 73 minutes

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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Spring, RV269

Work length9:37

$3.00

$4.20

La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler

I. Allegro

Track length3:22

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$1.40

II. Largo

Track length2:32

$1.00

$1.40

III. Allegro

Track length3:43

$1.00

$1.40

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Summer, RV315

Work length10:43

$3.00

$4.20

La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler

I. Allegro non molto – Allegro

Track length5:22

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$1.40

II. Adagio – Presto

Track length2:34

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$1.40

III. Presto

Track length2:47

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$1.40

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Autumn, RV293

Work length12:07

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$4.20

La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler

I. Allegro – Larghetto – Allegro assai / molto

Track length5:36

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$1.40

II. Adagio molto

Track length2:56

$1.00

$1.40

III. Allegro

Track length3:35

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$1.40

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Winter, RV297

Work length8:45

$3.00

$4.20

La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler

I. Allegro non molto

Track length3:21

$1.00

$1.40

II. Largo

Track length1:54

$1.00

$1.40

III. Allegro – Lento – Allegro

Track length3:30

$1.00

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Vivaldi: Concerto for Bassoon, Strings & Continuo in B-Flat Major, RV. 501, "La Notte"

Work length9:05

$4.00

$5.60

Peter Whelan
La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler

I. Largo – Andante molto

Track length1:36

$1.00

$1.40

II. Presto: Fantasmi – Presto – Adagio

Track length1:54

$1.00

$1.40

III. Adagio: Il Sonno

Track length2:35

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$1.40

IV. Allegro: Sorge l’Aurora

Track length3:00

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Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin 'in tromba marina', Strings & Continuo in D Major, RV. 221

Work length7:25

$3.00

$4.20

La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler

I. Allegro

Track length2:42

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$1.40

II. Andante

Track length1:53

$1.00

$1.40

III. Allegro

Track length2:50

$1.00

$1.40

Vivaldi: Concerto 'per Maestro dè Morzin' for Bassoon, Strings & Continuo in G Minor, RV. 496

Work length9:50

$3.00

$4.20

Peter Whelan
La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler

I. Allegro

Track length3:09

$1.00

$1.40

II. Largo

Track length3:10

$1.00

$1.40

III. Allegro

Track length3:31

$1.00

$1.40

Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin 'in tromba marina', Strings & Continuo in G Major, RV. 311

Work length5:58

$3.00

$4.20

La Serenissima
Adrian Chandler

I. Allegro

Track length2:12

$1.00

$1.40

II. Andante

Track length1:37

$1.00

$1.40

III. Allegro

Track length2:09

$1.00

$1.40

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Recording of the Week, Vivaldi Double Concertos from Adrian Chandler and La Serenissima

20th July 2018

Adrian Chandler and his acclaimed team of baroque instrumentalists present a sparkling selection of Vivaldi's unique double concerti.

Adrian Chandler and his period-instrument ensemble La Serenissima celebrate their 21st anniversary with a vibrant and original recording of the most popular piece of classical music of all time, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Also included are virtuoso concertos for bassoon and the violin in tromba marina, an instrument used in Vivaldi’s day that Ade has had specially constructed for a selection of world-premiere recordings.

Adrian Chandler, who founded the period-instrument ensemble La Serenissima twenty-one years ago, has produced a dozen enlightening, acclaimed and award-winning albums for Avie. He has made world-premiere recordings of rediscovered works by Vivaldi and his 17th-century Italian contemporaries. He consistently applies a unique touch that combines erudition with approachability.

After many years of anticipation, Chandler turns his attention to the touchstone of Vivaldi's concerto output, The Four Seasons. As one has come to expect, he brings something unique to an interpretation brimming with vitality and originality. He has created his own, new edition based on the only surviving manuscript of these works.

Putting this most popular of classical works into context, Chandler rounds out the recording with Vivaldi concertos for bassoon, including the famous La Notte, and world-premiere recordings of two concertos for the violin in tromba marina, a hitherto obsolete instrument that was used during Vivaldi's lifetime, and that he has helped to recreate and bring back to life for 21st century music lovers.

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October 2015

an intensely dramatic account that will add spice to what has for many listeners perhaps come to resemble a dreary domestic relationship…[all] are realised in vivid colours through the agency not of gimmicky extremes of tempo and overly percussive effects but through an intelligent, imaginative approach to bowing, articulation and ornamentation

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