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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) “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.” The Times, 22nd 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” Sunday Times, 24th June 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.” Financial Times, 14th July 2012 ***** “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.” BBC Music Magazine, August 2012 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Giovanni Guglielmo (violin) L'Arte Dell 'Arco | |
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Alan Loveday & Iona Brown (violins), William Bennett (flute / piccolo), Neil Black & Celia Nicklin (oboes), Martin Gatt (bassoon), Timothy Brown & Robin Davis (horns) Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville Marriner | | (Sorry, download not available in your country) | |
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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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