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L'Estravagante: Stefano Montanari, Stefano Rossi (violins), Francesco Galligioni (cello), Maurizio Salerno (clavicembalo e organo), wt Franco Pavan (tiorba e chitarra barocca) & Pietro Pasquini (organ) In 1705, Giuseppe Sala published in Venice the Suonote do camera a tre, due violini o violone o cembalo op.1 of Antonio Vivaldi. This set of trio sonatas marked the official 'debut' of a composer who was already more than a mere youth (the 'Prete Rosso' was then 27-years old), and probably contains the earliest works of his that have come down to us. It is very likely, though, as Michael Talbot has pointed out, that the copy of 1705 is in fact a reprint of a now lost first edition published in 1703. However that may be, this collection dedicated to the Brescian nobleman Count Annibale Gambara displays a balance - at times, inevitably, somewhat precarious - between reference to codified formulas and models, on the one hand, and the definition of an original expressive voice on the other. In terms of scoring, his Op.1 adopts the recently created Italian format of the trio sonata, the output of which was dominated by the Arcadian reform of Arcangelo Corelli: even in Venice, where a renowned instrumental tradition already existed, Corelli's Opp.1-4 enjoyed almost immediate diffusion and were reprinted by the aforementioned Sala just a few years after the Roman first editions (in 1684, 1686, 1691 and 1695 respectively). “You could not ask for better advocates than the sharp-edged L'Estravagante ensemble, whose wiry but flexible playing raises the current flourishing Italian baroque revival to new heights. Start with the tight-knit Sonata X, and save the dazzling variations of La Follia (placed first on the disc but last in the published set) till the end” The Observer, 27th May 2012 “Stefano Molinari, the founder of the ensemble, and his fellow violinist Stefano Rossi are perfectly matched partners in a style of expressive dialogue that takes the affective possibilities of the Baroque violin to its limits.” Gramophone Magazine, September 2012 “passion positively smoulders throughout these performances...This is some of the most fiery, spontaneous, unashamedly expressive and brilliantly excessive Vivaldi-playing on CD, with the power and elan of a Ferrari, the exuberant flair of Ferragamo and the playfulness and poignancy of Fellini. Bravissimi!” BBC Music Magazine, October 2012 *****  BBC Music Magazine
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Ensemble Aurora, Enrico Gatti (violin & direction) “Enrico Gatti's restrained approach emphasises clarity and musicianly grace, in which he is well partnered by his colleagues in the Aurora Ensemble. They produce performances that give pleasure by their straightforward elegance and sweetness.” Gramophone Magazine, July 2008 | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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I Solisti di Milano, Angelo Ephrikian (director) Containing over 50 concertos and sonatas which effectively trace the first 3 quarters of Vivaldi’s career, this fantastic 9CD box set presents a fitting tribute to one of the most celebrated Baroque composers of the instrumental style. The collection begins with the Trio Sonatas of Op.1, closely modelled on two sets of chamber (i.e. dance) sonatas by Corelli. Although this former tutor’s voice is discernible, it is Vivaldi’s which is the more distinct, and as we continue onto works such as La Stravaganza – a name which refers to the ‘extravagant’ structural and expressive details scattered throughout the set – and the beautifully crafted violin sonatas of Op.5, a more individual style comes to the fore. Out of all the works on the recording, however, it is the Four Seasons – an early example of programme music, and Vivaldi’s most famous creation – that demands the highest level of virtuosity from the soloist. Sensitively performed here by the players of I Solisti di Milano, it leads to the affective cello sonatas of Op.12 which conclude the compilation. Rich in strong gestures and memorable phrases, this 9CD collection will provide hours of pleasurable listening and is a must-buy for the Baroque connoisseur. New booklet note by Vivaldi scholar Michael Talbot. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Vivaldi: Concerti con titoliConcertos and sonatas Opp. 1–12
Vivaldi: | Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 1 for Two Violins & Continuo in G minor, RV 73 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 2 for Two Violins & Continuo in E minor, RV 67 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 3 for Two Violins & Continuo in C major, RV 61 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 4 for Two Violins & Continuo in E major, RV 66 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 5 for Two Violins & Continuo in F major, RV 69 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 6 for Two Violins & Continuo in D major, RV 62 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 7 for Two Violins & Continuo in E flat major, RV 65 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 8 for Two Violins & Continuo in D minor, RV 64 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 9 for Two Violins & Continuo in A major, RV 75 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 10 for Two Violins & Continuo in B flat major, RV 78 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 11 for Two Violins & Continuo in B minor, RV 79 Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 12 for Two Violins & Continuo in D minor, RV 63 'La Follia' Violin Sonatas (12), Op. 2 L'estro armonico - 12 concerti, Op. 3 La stravaganza - 12 concerti, Op. 4 6 Sonates pour 1 ou 2 violins, Op. 5 6 Concertos pour violin, Op. 6 12 Concertos pour hautbois ou violin, Op. 7 Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione - 12 concerti, Op. 8 La cetra - 12 concerti, Op. 9 Flute Concertos (6), Op. 10 12 Sonatas for violin Op. 11 6 Concertos pour violin, Op. 12 |
These important recordings have never before been brought together as a single box. I Musici founded almost 60 years ago; this set is a fitting tribute to the ensemble that did more than any other to bring Vivaldi’s music to wider attention. New booklet note by Vivaldi scholar Michael Talbot. “What comes over again and again when listening through some 19 hours of marvellous music, is the consistently high level of Vivaldi's invention, and this applies not just to the familiar works but also to the six solo violin concertos each of Opp. 6, 11 and 12, and the solo
concertos for violin or oboe (the illustrious Heinz Holliger) of Op. 7. What makes these works special is not just the buoyancy of the allegros (just sample the remarkable harmonic clashes of the finale of Op. 7 No. 4 in A minor), but the consistent beauty of the slow
movements…Accardo is the superb soloist in all these little-known Vivaldi sets, except Op. 6, where the stylish Pina Carmirelli takes over. Accardo contributes with equal distinction to the hardly less splendid and equally unknown chamber music… The recording is excellent,
as are the CD transfers, and collectors will find unexpected rewards in these stimulating, unfamiliar works.” Gramophone Magazine, December 1997 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Vivaldi: | Trio Sonatas (12) for Two Violins & Continuo, Op. 1 Violin Sonatas (12), Op. 2 L'estro armonico - 12 concerti, Op. 3 La stravaganza - 12 concerti, Op. 4 6 Sonates pour 1 ou 2 violins, Op. 5 6 Concertos pour violin, Op. 6 12 Concertos pour hautbois ou violin, Op. 7 Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione - 12 concerti, Op. 8 La cetra - 12 concerti, Op. 9 Flute Concertos (6), Op. 10 6 Concertos, Op. 11 6 Concertos pour violin, Op. 12 Cello Concerto in C minor, RV402 Concerto for cello, strings & continuo in D minor RV 406 Cello Concerto for piccolo cello, strings & continuo in G major RV 414 Cello Sonatas Nos. 1-9, RV39-47 Cello Concerto in C minor, RV401 Concerto in G major RV 312R Cello Concerto in G major, RV413 Cello Concerto in G minor, RV416 Cello Concerto in A minor, RV418 Cello Concerto in B minor, RV424 Oboe Concerto in C major, RV447 Oboe Concerto in F major, RV457 Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV461 Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV463 Concerto in D minor for Two Oboes, RV 535 Concerto in C major for two oboes, two clarinets and strings RV559 Bassoon Concerto, RV 474 in C major Bassoon Concerto, RV 489 in F major Bassoon Concerto, RV 498 in A minor Bassoon Concerto, RV 571 Concerto for Multiple Instruments, 'per l'orchestra di Dresda' in G minor RV576 Concerto 'per l'orchestra di Dresda' RV577 Concerto for 2 Trumpets, Strings & Continuo in C major, RV 537 Concerto for Strings in D minor RV 129 'Madrigalesco' Concerto in G minor for Two Cellos, RV531 Concerto for 2 Flutes, Strings and Continuo in C, R533 Concerto RV151 in G major for strings & basso continuo 'Alla rustica' Concerto RV 564 for 2 violins & 2 cellos Trio Sonata, Op. 1 No. 12 for Two Violins & Continuo in D minor, RV 63 'La Follia' Flautino Concerto in C major, RV443 Concerto for 2 Mandolins, Strings and Continuo in G, R.532 Cantata RV678 'All'ombra di sospetto' Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D major, RV 93 Cantata RV680 'Lungi dal vago' Concerto in A minor, RV 108 Cantata RV682 'Vengo a voi luci adorate' Flute Concerto, Op. 10 No. 2 in G minor, RV 439 'La notte' Gloria in D major, RV589 Nulla in mundo pax sincera, motet for soprano, strings & continuo, RV 630 Cantata RV651 'Amor hai vinto' Stabat Mater, RV621 Nisi Dominus (Psalm 126), RV608 Concerto for Strings and Continuo in F major, RV141 Clarae stellae, scintillate, RV625 Concerto for strings in C major RV109 Vestro Principi divino - Mottetto per contralto, archi e continuo RV 633 in F major Salve Regina, RV 616 |
A new addition to the very successful series of super-budget boxes. A 28-CD set of Concertos, Sonatas and major vocal works by one of the most popular Baroque composers of all time. Vivaldi's complete Concertos and Sonatas opus 1-12 plus other concertos and cantatas. Performances drawn mainly from Decca's L'Oiseau-Lyre catalogue featuring the important ensemble/ conductor partnerships of Christopher Hogwood & the Academy of Ancient Music and Philip Pickett & the New London Consort as well as Andreas Scholl with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in Nisi Dominus and Salve Regina | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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