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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

La Serenissima & Adrian Chandler

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Cat No: AV2344

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Release Date:  25 September 2015

Label:  Avie

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  822252234428

Genres:  Classical  Baroque  

  • Description

    Adrian Chandler and his period-instrument ensemble La Serenissima celebrate their 21st anniversary with a vibrant and original recording of the most popular piece of classical music of all time, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. Also included are virtuoso concertos for bassoon and the violin in tromba marina, an instrument used in Vivaldi's day that Ade has had specially constructed for a selection of world-premiere recordings.

    Adrian Chandler, who founded the period-instrument ensemble La Serenissima twenty-one years ago, has produced a dozen enlightening, acclaimed and award-winning albums for Avie. He has made world-premiere recordings of rediscovered works by Vivaldi and his 17th-century Italian contemporaries. He consistently applies a unique touch that combines erudition with approachability.

    After many years of anticipation, Chandler turns his attention to the touchstone of Vivaldi's concerto output, The Four Seasons. As one has come to expect, he brings something unique to an interpretation brimming with vitality and originality. He has created his own, new edition based on the only surviving manuscript of these works.

    Putting this most popular of classical works into context, Chandler rounds out the recording with Vivaldi concertos for bassoon, including the famous La Notte, and world-premiere recordings of two concertos for the violin in tromba marina, a hitherto obsolete instrument that was used during Vivaldi's lifetime, and that he has helped to recreate and bring back to life for 21st century music lovers.

    Personnel: Adrian Chandler (director / violin), Peter Wheelan (bassoon), La Serenissima

    Critical acclaim for Adrian Chandler and La Serenissima:

    "Elegant and expressive...brilliant bow work...there is sheer pleasure in Mr. Chandler's charismatic reading." - The New York Times

    "These are musicians who quite simply love their Vivaldi." - BBC Music Magazine

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Four Seasons - La Primavera In E, RV 269: Allegro
      • 2. The Four Seasons - La Primavera In E, RV 269:Largo
      • 3. The Four Seasons - La Primavera In E, RV 269: Allegro
      • 4. The Four Seasons - L’Estate In G Minor, RV 315: Allegro Non Molto – Allegro
      • 5. The Four Seasons - L’Estate In G Minor, RV 315: Adagio – Presto
      • 6. The Four Seasons - L’Estate In G Minor, RV 315: Presto
      • 7. The Four Seasons - L’Autunno In F, RV 293: Allegro – Larghetto – Allegro Assai/molto
      • 8. The Four Seasons - L’Autunno In F, RV 293: Adagio Molto
      • 9. The Four Seasons - L’Autunno In F, RV 293: Allegro
      • 10. The Four Seasons - L’Inverno In F Minor, RV 297: Allegro Non Molto
      • 11. The Four Seasons - L’Inverno In F Minor, RV 297: Largo
      • 12. The Four Seasons - L’Inverno In F Minor, RV 297: Allegro – Lento – Allegro
      • 13. Concerto La Notte For Bassoon, Strings & Continuo In B Flat, RV 501: Largo – Andante Molto
      • 14. Concerto La Notte For Bassoon, Strings & Continuo In B Flat, RV 501: Presto: Fantasmi – Presto – Adagio
      • 15. Concerto La Notte For Bassoon, Strings & Continuo In B Flat, RV 501: Adagio: Il Sonno
      • 16. Concerto La Notte For Bassoon, Strings & Continuo In B Flat, RV 501: Allegro: Sorge L’Aurora
      • 17. Concerto For Violin In Tromba Marina, Strings & Continuo In D, RV 221: Allegro
      • 18. Concerto For Violin In Tromba Marina, Strings & Continuo In D, RV 221: Andante
      • 19. Concerto For Violin In Tromba Marina, Strings & Continuo In D, RV 221: Allegro
      • 20. Concerto Per Maestro Dè Morzin For Bassoon, Strings & Continuo In G Minor, RV 496: Allegro
      • 21. Concerto Per Maestro Dè Morzin For Bassoon, Strings & Continuo In G Minor, RV 496: Largo
      • 22. Concerto Per Maestro Dè Morzin For Bassoon, Strings & Continuo In G Minor, RV 496: Allegro
      • 23. Concerto For Violin In Tromba Marina, Strings & Continuo In G, RV 311: Allegro
      • 24. Concerto For Violin In Tromba Marina, Strings & Continuo In G, RV 311: Andante
      • 25. Concerto For Violin In Tromba Marina, Strings & Continuo In G, RV 311: Allegro