Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Antonio Vivaldi with the comprehensive collection "Vivaldi: Stravaganza – 55 Concertos." Released on January 1, 2012, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this album is a testament to Vivaldi's enduring legacy in the realm of classical music. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 12 minutes, this compilation is a treasure trove of Vivaldi's most celebrated works, showcasing his unparalleled mastery of the concerto form.
The album opens with the iconic "The Four Seasons," a set of four violin concertos that vividly depict the changing seasons through music. Each concerto is a masterpiece in its own right, offering a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions. From the lively "Spring" to the stormy "Summer," the harvest-filled "Autumn," and the frosty "Winter," Vivaldi's compositions paint a vivid picture of nature's cycles.
Beyond "The Four Seasons," the album delves into a variety of concertos that highlight Vivaldi's versatility and innovation. The "Concerto for Strings in D Minor" and the "Sinfonia in B Minor" offer a glimpse into his orchestral prowess, while the concertos from "L'estro armonico" demonstrate his genius in writing for multiple violins. Each piece is a testament to Vivaldi's ability to blend technical brilliance with emotional depth, making this album a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast.
Whether you're a longtime admirer of Vivaldi or a newcomer to his music, "Vivaldi: Stravaganza – 55 Concertos" offers a comprehensive journey through the works of one of the most influential composers in history. This album is not just a collection of concertos; it's a celebration of Vivaldi's enduring impact on the world of classical music.
The Four Seasons, Spring, Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269, Op. 8 No. 1: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Spring, Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269, Op. 8 No. 1: II. Largo e pianissimo sempreAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Spring, Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269, Op. 8 No. 1: III. Danza pastorale. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Summer, Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315, Op. 8 No. 2: I. Allegro non molto – AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Summer, Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315, Op. 8 No. 2: II. Adagio e piano – Presto e forteAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Summer, Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315, Op. 8 No. 2: III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Autumn, Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 293, Op. 8 No. 3: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Autumn, Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 293, Op. 8 No. 3: II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Autumn, Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 293, Op. 8 No. 3: III. La caccia. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Winter, Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, Op. 8 No. 4: I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Winter, Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, Op. 8 No. 4: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Four Seasons, Winter, Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, Op. 8 No. 4: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 128: I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 128: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 128: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169 "Al Santo Sepolcro": I. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169 "Al Santo Sepolcro": II. Allegro ma pocoAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: II. Largo e spiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, 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
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, RV 578, Op. 3 No. 2: II. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, RV 578, Op. 3 No. 2: III. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, RV 578, Op. 3 No. 2: IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 310, Op. 3 No. 3: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 310, Op. 3 No. 3: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 310, Op. 3 No. 3: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in E Minor, RV 550, Op. 3 No. 4: I. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in E Minor, RV 550, Op. 3 No. 4: II. Allegro assaiAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in E Minor, RV 550, Op. 3 No. 4: III. Adagio – IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Major, RV 519, Op. 3 No. 5: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
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
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Major, RV 519, Op. 3 No. 5: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356, Op. 3 No. 6: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356, Op. 3 No. 6: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356, Op. 3 No. 6: III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in F Major, RV 567, Op. 3 No. 7: I. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
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
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in F Major, RV 567, Op. 3 No. 7: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in F Major, RV 567, Op. 3 No. 7: IV. Adagio – AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522, Op. 3 No. 8: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522, Op. 3 No. 8: II. Larghetto e spiritosoAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522, Op. 3 No. 8: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230, Op. 3 No. 9: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230, Op. 3 No. 9: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230, Op. 3 No. 9: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in B Minor, RV 580, Op. 3 No. 10: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in B Minor, RV 580, Op. 3 No. 10: II. Largo – Larghetto – Adagio – LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in B Minor, RV 580, Op. 3 No. 10: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, RV 565, Op. 3 No. 11: I. Allegro – Adagio spiccato – AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
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