Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Antonio Vivaldi's "December" - A Season of Orchestra: Vivaldi, a meticulously curated collection of his most enchanting compositions. Released on December 25, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this classical masterpiece spans a captivating 74 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of orchestral brilliance.
The album is a celebration of Vivaldi's unparalleled genius, featuring a diverse array of concertos and sinfonias that showcase his extraordinary ability to blend melody, rhythm, and harmony. From the lively Allegro movements to the serene Adagios, each track is a testament to Vivaldi's enduring influence on the world of classical music.
Highlights include the vibrant "L'Olimpiade" and the ethereal "La stravaganza," alongside the ever-popular "The Four Seasons" with its evocative depiction of Autumn. The album also features a selection of Vivaldi's concertos for various instruments, including the oboe, flute, violin, and cello, each piece showcasing the composer's mastery of form and expression.
Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "December" - A Season of Orchestra: Vivaldi promises an enchanting journey through the musical landscapes of one of history's most celebrated composers. Let the timeless beauty of Vivaldi's music fill your home and transport you to a world of elegance and sophistication.
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