Embark on a musical journey through the enchanting compositions of Antonio Vivaldi with the upcoming album "December" - A Season of Orchestra: Vivaldi. Set to release on December 25, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this classical masterpiece spans a captivating 74 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of Vivaldi's timeless works.
The album is a symphony of Vivaldi's most celebrated concertos and sinfonias, showcasing his unparalleled mastery of the Baroque style. From the lively and spirited "L'Olimpiade" to the serene and reflective "Nisi Dominus," each track is a testament to Vivaldi's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his music. The inclusion of renowned pieces such as "The Four Seasons: Autumn" and "L'estro armonico" ensures a familiar yet fresh experience for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Vivaldi's innovative use of orchestration and his distinctive melodic style are evident throughout the album. The dynamic interplay between strings, woodwinds, and continuo creates a rich and immersive soundscape that highlights the depth and versatility of his compositions. Whether it's the energetic "Allegro" movements or the tender "Adagio" passages, each piece is performed with precision and passion, bringing Vivaldi's vision to life.
"December" - A Season of Orchestra: Vivaldi is not just a collection of tracks; it's a celebration of Vivaldi's enduring legacy and his profound impact on the world of classical music. This album is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the beauty and complexity of Vivaldi's works, offering a timeless experience that transcends the boundaries of time and place. Prepare to be transported to the heart of the Baroque era with this exquisite compilation of Vivaldi's finest orchestral compositions.
Concerto for 2 Oboes, Strings and Continuo in A minor, R.536: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Celia Nicklin, Barry Davis, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in B minor, R.168: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
Concerto for Guitar and Strings in G minor, Op. 10, No. 2, R.439 - Arr. from Flute Concerto in G minor, Op. 10 No. 2, R.439: 4. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, I Musici
Sinfonia for Strings in C, R. 111a: 3. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
La stravaganza, Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 249, Op. 4 No. 8: III. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 7 in F Major for 4 Violins, RV 567: 4. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Catherine Mackintosh, Elizabeth Wilcock, John Holloway, Monica Huggett, Susan Sheppard, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Flute Concerto in G Major, RV 435, Op. 10 No. 4: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, RV 578, Op. 3 No. 2: I. Adagio e spiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in B flat, R.163 "Conca": 2. Andante (molto)Antonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in D minor, RV 129: 3. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo in C Major, R.537: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in G major, RV 151 "Concerto alla Rustica": 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto for 4 Violins in E Minor, Op. 3/4, RV 550 (L'estro armonico No. 4): III. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Thomas Brandis, Leon Spierer, Hans-Joachim Westphal, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in D minor, RV 129: 1. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in F Major, RV 567, Op. 3 No. 7: II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Flute Concerto in G Major, RV 437, Op. 10 No. 6 "Il cavallo": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 4 in E Minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 3. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, John Holloway, Monica Huggett, Elizabeth Wilcock, Catherine Mackintosh, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439, Op. 10 No. 2 "La notte": IV. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Patrick Gallois, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Flute Concerto in G Major, RV 437, Op. 10 No. 6 "Il cavallo": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in B flat, R.163 "Conca": 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in G minor, R.157: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 4 in E Minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 1. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, John Holloway, Monica Huggett, Catherine Mackintosh, Elizabeth Wilcock, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto in D Major for Flute and Strings, RV 428 "Il Gardellino": II. (Without Tempo Indication)Antonio Vivaldi, Patrick Gallois, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Oboe Concerto in C major, RV 452: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Heinz Holliger, I Musici
Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439, Op. 10 No. 2 "La notte": II. Fantasmi. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Patrick Gallois, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 9 - "La cetra" - Concerto No. 10 in G major, RV300: 2. Largo cantabileAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
The Four Seasons, Autumn, Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 293, Op. 8 No. 3: II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Gil Shaham, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Oboe, Bassoon, Strings and Continuo in G, R.545: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Celia Nicklin, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Violins in G Major, RV 516: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 4 Violins in F Major, Op. 3/7, RV 567 (L'estro armonico No. 7): II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Thomas Brandis, Leon Spierer, Hans-Joachim Westphal, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Major, RV 519, Op. 3 No. 5: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Flute Concerto in F Major, RV 434, Op. 10 No. 5: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Flute Concerto In G Minor, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - "La notte": 2. Fantasmi (Presto)Antonio Vivaldi, Philip Pickett, New London Consort
Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 159: II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in G minor, R.157: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
Cello Concerto in C Major, RV.399: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Enrico Dindo, I Solisti di Pavia
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 129 "Madrigalesco": II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: III. SurgiteAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Cello Concerto in D Major, RV.406: 2. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Enrico Dindo, I Solisti di Pavia
Concerto for Strings in B-Flat Major, RV 166: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Dorilla in Tempe, RV 709 / Sinfonia: I. [Without Tempo Indication]Antonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
Oboe Concerto in D, R.453: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Douglas Boyd, Howard Penny, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Harold Lister
La stravaganza, Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 284, Op. 4 No. 9: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Strings in G Minor, RV 156: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 7 in F Major for 4 Violins, RV 567: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Catherine Mackintosh, Elizabeth Wilcock, John Holloway, Monica Huggett, Susan Sheppard, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Concerto in G Major for Flute & Strings, Op. 10, No. 6, RV 437: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Patrick Gallois, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in C , Op. 12/4 , RV 173: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Cello Concerto in C Major, RV.399: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Enrico Dindo, I Solisti di Pavia
La stravaganza, Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 185, Op. 4 No. 7: III. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
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