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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Vivaldi: The French Connection 2
Vivaldi: | Concerto for strings No. 2, RV 133 Flute Concerto in A minor RV440 Concerto for violin, oboe, strings, & continuo in F, RV543 Bassoon Concerto, RV 473 in C major Concerto Il Gran Mogul for flute, strings & continuo in D minor, RV431a world premiere recording Concerto for strings No. 11, RV 150 Concerto in G minor, RV 104 'La notte' Concerto for strings No. 8, RV 127 Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in B flat, RV365 |
Adrian Chandler (director/violin), Katy Bircher (flute), Gail Hennessy (oboe) & Peter Whelen (bassoon) La Serenissima Adrian Chandler and La Serenissima, winners of 2010’s Gramophone Award in the Baroque Instrumental category for Vivaldi: The French Connection (AV2178), present the sequel, The French Connection 2, which features the world-premiere recording of Il Gran mogul, the lost Vivaldi Flute Concerto recently rediscovered in the National Archives of Scotland. Unearthing of the score – which has been authenticated by the world’s leading Vivaldi scholars – made international, mainstream news and this first recording, by today’s leading exponents of the music of Vivaldi, is eagerly anticipated. The album contains nine concertos in all, including another premiere of a recently discovered Violin Concerto. The French Connection enjoyed success on both sides of the pond, with a Top 3 Billboard Classical Chart position and nationwide airplay in the US as well as the UK. “Another intriguing, excellently packaged and delivered volume in Chandler’s Vivaldi series. He is as much scholar as performer, and his notes offer useful background about the musical exchanges between France and Italy...The playing is beautifully articulated, with first-class work from the soloists.” Sunday Times, 17th July 2011 **** “Chandler has put together a fascinating programme among which are some rarities including two 'world premiere recordings'...Katy Bircher and Chandler himself are the respective soloists [in RV431a] and their warm-sounding, eloquently stylish playing is a constant delight.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2011 ***** “Chandler's tight control gives freedom not constriction. The ensemble is spotless even on the whipping string flourishes of Paris Concerto No. 2 Every detail has meaning.” Classic FM Magazine, September 2011 ***** “Chandler counts further success with a second volume of concertos whose gallicisms range from patrons to genuine style-imprints, to the provenance of the original manuscript paper...La Serenissima remain buoyant and sweet, eschewing the taut, opaque sound of many of today's Baroque orchestras, and embracing something more relaxed and open, helped by a pleasing bloom.” Gramophone Magazine, October 2011 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Vivaldi - String Concertos Volume 1The Paris Concertos
Vivaldi: | Concerto in G minor RV157 Concerto for strings No. 2, RV 133 Concerto for strings No. 3, RV 119 Concerto for strings No. 4, RV 136 Concerto for strings No. 5, RV 114 Concerto for strings No. 6, RV 154 Concerto for strings No. 7, RV 160 Concerto for strings No. 8, RV 127 Concerto for strings No. 9, RV 164 Concerto for strings No. 10, RV 121 Concerto for strings No. 11, RV 150 Concerto for strings No. 12, RV 159 |
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| |  | Vivaldi - Violin Concertos & String Symphonies Volume 1
Vivaldi: | Concerto for Violin "Il Grosso Mogul" in D major RV 208 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 6 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 356 Concerto in C major, RV 186 Violin Concerto in E major, RV271 'L'Amoroso' Concerto in C Major, RV 171 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 9 'Con Violino Solo obligati', RV 230 Concerto, Op. 3 No. 3 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 310 Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in Eb, RV254 Violin Concerto in C minor, RV199 'Il Sospetto' Violin Concerto, Op. 4 No. 8 in D minor, RV 249 Violin Concerto RV 232 in D major Concerto, Op. 3 No. 12 'Con Violino Solo obligato', RV 265 Concerto for strings No. 5, RV 114 Concerto for strings in E minor, RV 134 Concerto for strings No. 2, RV 133 Concerto for strings No. 10, RV 121 Concerto for strings No. 4, RV 136 Concerto for strings No. 8, RV 127 Concerto for strings No. 3, RV 119 Concerto for strings No. 9, RV 164 Concerto for strings No. 11, RV 150 Concerto for strings No. 12, RV 159 Concerto for strings No. 7, RV 160 Violin Concerto in E flat major, RV 260 Concerto in D minor, RV 237 Violin concerto in D major RV 582 Violin Concerto in D major, RV 213 Violin Concerto in D major, RV 228 Concerto in A major, RV 340 Concerto in G minor, RV 328 Concerto in D major, RV 205 Concerto RV 319 for violin, 2 oboes & bassoon Concerto in C major, RV 172 Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in Bb, RV370 Concerto In G Minor RV 302 |
Vivaldi’s creative genius was not on a level with that of Bach, Mozart or Strauss, but it was considerable all the same. The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians calls him "the most original and influential Italian composer of his generation" and continues: "He laid the foundations for the mature Baroque concerto. His contributions to musical style, violin technique and the practice of orchestration were substantial, and he was a pioneer of orchestral program music." | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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