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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Vivaldi - L'Estro Armonico, Op. 3
Vivaldi: | Concerto, Op. 3 No. 1 'Con quattro Violini obligati', RV 549 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 2 'Con due Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 578 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 3 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 310 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 4 'Con quattro Violini obligati', RV 550 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 5 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 519 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 6 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 356 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 7 'Con quattro Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 567 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 8 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 522 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 9 'Con Violino Solo obligati', RV 230 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 10 'Con quattro Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 580 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 11 'Con due Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 565 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 12 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 265 |
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Isabella Longo, Enrico Casazza, Raffaello Negri (violin), Mauricio Naddeo (violoncello) L'estro armonico, Fabio Biondi (violin and direction) “No other set of Vivaldi's concertos contains the sheer variety on display in L'estro armonico. The catalogue has seldom been without a decent recording of these ceaselessly fascinating works, though none begins to approach this version in respect of fantasy and exuberance. Fabio Biondi and his Italian ensemble, Europa Galante, bring something entirely fresh and vital to oft-performed repertoire, illuminating well-trodden paths with affective articulation and eloquently voiced inflexions. Not all of their extravagant, Mediterranean gestures, perhaps, will find favour with listeners; indeed, some of Biondi's own embellishments can be a little inapposite. Tempos are well chosen, by and large, and ensemble is clear-textured and evenly balanced. The continuo group, which includes harpsichord, organ, archlute and Baroque guitar, makes an important contribution to the overall success.
This music is wonderful stuff, rejuvenating and immensely satisfying.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Vivaldi: Violin Concertos
Vivaldi: | Concerto, Op. 3 No. 12 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 265 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 6 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 356 Violin Concerto, Op. 8 No. 7 in D minor, RV242 'per Pisendel' Concerto, Op. 3 No. 3 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 310 Violin Concerto, Op. 8 No. 12 in C major, RV178 Violin Concerto, Op. 8 No. 9 in D minor, RV236 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 9 'Con Violino Solo obligati', RV 230 Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV 529 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 5 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 519 Concerto for Violin & Cello in B flat minor, RV 547 Concerto for Violin & Viola da gamba, 'La maggiore' RV546 Concerto for Oboe & Violin in B flat major, RV548 Concerto in F major for violin, organ & strings RV542 Concerto in D minor for violin, organ & strings RV541 |
Yehudi Menuhin (Violin), Leland Chen (Violin), John Constable (Harpsichord),Truls Otterbech Mork (Cello), Neil Black (Oboe), David [Organ] Bell (Organ) Polish Chamber Orchestra, Jerzy Maksymiuk | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Vivaldi: Opera III "L'Estro Armonico" - concerti 1/6
Vivaldi: | Concerto, Op. 3 No. 1 'Con quattro Violini obligati', RV 549 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 2 'Con due Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 578 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 3 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 310 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 4 'Con quattro Violini obligati', RV 550 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 5 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 519 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 6 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 356 |
Simone Scotto (cello), Stefano Pagliani (violin), Ettore Pellegrino (violin), Enrico Balboni (violin), Marianne Chen (cello), Alberto Martini (violin) I Filarmonici di Bologna, Alberto Martini | |
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Bach, J S: | Cantata BWV1 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern': Sinfonia Cantata BWV29 'Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir': Overture | Galilei, M: | Toccata | Handel: | Concerto Grosso Op. 3 No. 6 in D major, HWV317: Allegro | Lully: | Phaeton: excerpts Phaëton: Air pour les suivants de Saturne | Marini, B: | Passacaglia à 4, Op. 22 | Merula: | Ciaccona | Monteverdi: | Ciaccona Moresca (from Orfeo) | Purcell: | Rondeau from Abdelazer | Rameau: | Hippolyte et Aricie: Entrée de Jupiter Les Surprises de l'Amour: Entree de Venus Platée: Entree de Mercure | Telemann: | Concerto in D major, TWV 40:202 for 4 Violins without Basso Continuo: Allegro | Vivaldi: | Concerto, Op. 3 No. 5 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 519 | Weiss, S: | Lute Concerto in C major: Allegro | Zelenka: | Sonata in F, ZWV181 No. 1: Adagio ma non troppo |
DVD + CD Director: Marshall Pynkoski “The fascination of this for general viewers is in a resonant linking of the preoccupations and of 17th- and 18th-century music and culture with the radical scientific discoveries of the time, while for lovers of Baroque music there is a simpler joy in hearing familiar music in new contexts...Further pleasure comes from the playing of Tafelmusik, an uplifting mixture as ever of ensemble excellence and open generosity of spirit.” Gramophone Magazine, June 2012 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Vivaldi: Concertos for solo harpsichord Op. 3 & 4Ann Dawson’s book, Manchester 1720
Vivaldi: | Violin Concerto, Op. 4 No. 1 in B flat major, RV 383a Violin Concerto, Op. 4 No. 3 in G major, RV 301 Violin Concerto, Op. 4 No. 4 in A minor, RV 357 Violin Concerto, Op. 4 No. 6 in G minor, RV 316a Violin Concerto, Op. 4 No. 10 in C minor, RV 196 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 5 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 519 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 7 'Con quattro Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 567 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 9 'Con Violino Solo obligati', RV 230 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 12 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 265 |
Enrico Baiano (harpsichord, François-Étienne Blanchet, 1733, copy by Olivier Fadini) Rec.date: 2000 (formerly available from Symphonia) With the publication of L’Estro Armonico, Op. 3 (1711) and La Stravaganza Op. 4 (1716) Antonio Vivaldi made his mark on European music, as one of the most creative minds of the early 18th century. The manuscript containing transcriptions from these sources is preserved at the Manchester Central Library and is entitled “Collection of harpsichord solos and songs – Ann Dawson’s book”. In addition to 12 concertos by Vivaldi, it contains sonatas, suites, toccatas and arias for high voice and continuo by various authors (not all identified) for a total of 41 compositions. The collection was probably compiled during the first two decades of the 18th century. Nothing is known about the compiler or compilers, nor is anything known about the mysterious Ann Dawson, who, judging from the technical and expressive level required by the compositions, was most likely a player with more than modest capabilities. Enrico Baiano is cofounder of the Italian ensemble Cappella della Pietà dei Turchini, with whom he has played and recorded from 1986 to 2000. His solo recordings for Symphonia – the present recording was formerly available from the Italian label – have won him several international prizes such as Deutsche Schallplattenpreis, Diapason d’Or, and Choc de la Musique. He is professor of harpsichord, clavichord and fortepiano at the Conservatorio Domenico Cimarosa in Avellino. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Vivaldi - L'estro armonico Op. 3 (selections)
Vivaldi: | Concerto, Op. 3 No. 6 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 356 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 1 'Con quattro Violini obligati', RV 549 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 2 'Con due Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 578 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 3 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 310 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 11 'Con due Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 565 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 5 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 519 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 8 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 522 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 12 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 265 |
1CD + 1 Bonus DVD featuring the award winning film ‘The Four Seasons Mosaic’. “Tafelmusik Baroque and guest artist Elizabeth Wallfisch have all the energy one has come to expect in top-notch Vivaldi, but also real warmth to their playing. Also a delightful relaxed quality. The music is never rushed, though there’s no lack of propulsion. They all just seem to be taking the time to relish the experience.” James Inverne, Gramophone Magazine “…Lamon drives her polished players faster than most. But there's also great energy derived from crisp articulation, matched only by Hogwood's exciting set with L'Arte dell' Arco (Chandos), one-to-a-part and at higher pitch, Tafelmusik's 13 strings, impeccably in tune, create a taut ensemble, while slow movements are treated to beautifully expressive playing...” BBC Music Magazine, January 2008 *****  BBC Music Magazine
Orchestral Choice - January 2008 |
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| |  | Vivaldi - L’ Estro Armonico, Op. 3 - Volume I
Vivaldi: | Concerto, Op. 3 No. 1 'Con quattro Violini obligati', RV 549 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 2 'Con due Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 578 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 3 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 310 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 4 'Con quattro Violini obligati', RV 550 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 5 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 519 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 6 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 356 |
“These nicely Italianate performance prevent these concertos from sounding heavily 'Bach-like' (he purloined several of them for his own arrangements). But they lack the drama of Biondi's version on Virgin Classics, and the spacious Super Audio sound only emphasises the tendency towards muddiness in the lower parts.” BBC Music Magazine, Proms 2007 *** | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Nigel Kennedy - Vivaldi II
Vivaldi: | Concerto, Op. 3 No. 5 'Con due Violini obligati', RV 519 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 6 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 356 Concerto For 2 Violins In C RV 507 Solo Sonata No. 2 In D Minor RV 12 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 2 'Con due Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 578 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 9 'Con Violino Solo obligati', RV 230 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 2 'Con due Violini e Violoncello obligato', RV 578 |
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