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After recording Vivaldi's set of Violin Concertos 'La Stravaganza', Opus 4, in 2003, Rachel Podger has been immersed in music by Mozart and Bach on disc. But it has now felt right to come back to the Venetian Maestro, whose sense of drama she adores: “This time I chose his opus 9, the set of 12 Violin concertos entitled 'La Cetra'. There are plenty of jewels in this set, just as in 'La Stravaganza', with even higher technical demands made on the soloist including many, often exotic experimental effects.”
"What I like most of all is her evident relish of the virtuoso demands that the music makes: she rises splendidly to them, making the most of Vivaldi’s extravagant writing” Gramophone: Awards 2003 (Vivaldi, 'La Stravaganza')
“Podger has one of the sweetest tones of any period-instrument violinist.” BBC Music Magazine (Bach Violin Concertos)
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.1 In C Major RV 181a
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.2 In A Major RV 345
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.3 In G Minor RV 334
1. Allegro Non Molto
2. Largo
3. Allegro Non Molto
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.4 In E Major RV 263a
1. Allegro Non Molto
2. Largo
3. Allegro Non Molto
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.5 In A Minor RV 358
1. Adagio - Presto
2. Largo
3. Allegro
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.6 In A Major RV 348
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro Non Molto
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.7 In B-Flat Major RV 359
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.8 In D Minor RV 238
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.9 In B-Flat Major RV 530
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.10 In G Major RV 300
1. Allegro Molto
2. Largo Cantabile
3. Allegro
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.11 In C Minor RV 198a
1. Allegro
2. Adagio
3. Allegro
Vivaldi: "La Cetra" Concerto No.12 In B Minor RV 391
1. Allegro Non Molto
2. Largo
3. Allegro
August 2012
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“Unlike some of her continental rivals Podger's light bowing and well-judged tempos effortlessly discover the tenderly poetic content of Vivaldi's music, and here that dimension is abundant...Podger's playing radiates expressive warmth and we can only delight in the spontaneous rapport that she feels with the mature idiom of these wonderful concertos.”
14th July 2012
*****
“The music world is inestimably the better for Rachel Podger...Everything she touches comes to life in a way that is not only satisfying musically but also representative of the human spirit at its most vital...Podger reveals unexpected depth and variety of expression in the music...Podger wears her virtuosity lightly, and the relationship with the Holland Baroque Society players is clearly one of mutual inspiration.”
24th June 2012
“The variety of Op 9 astounds the ear, especially in these feisty readings, which emphasise the folksy roots of the dance movements and lend them an almost funky modernity. The highlight here is the B flat major double concerto — with Judith Steenbrink as second soloist”
22nd June 2012
****
“Personality and charisma can easily be found in Rachel Podger’s account of Vivaldi’s violin concertos...the elegant energy in her phrasing is adorable...contrasts are vivid, the drama is considerable, and the orchestra’s sonic tapestries bring their own special joy.”
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