Le quattro stagioni

by Antonio Vivaldi / Europa Galante / Fabio Biondi

Le quattro stagioni cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Opus 111
  • Country: Italy
  • Length: 50:18
  • Community rating: 4.11/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Conductor and violinist Fabio Biondi leads the period-instrument ensemble Europa Galante in a revolutionary, highly energized interpretation of Vivaldi's beloved masterwork. This recording of 'The Four Seasons' radically challenged traditional, overly romanticized performances by emphasizing raw dynamic contrasts, brisk tempos, and authentic baroque articulation.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, seasonal, orchestral, virtuosic, melodic, strings, suite

Tracklist

  1. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 "Spring": I. Allegro (3:32)
  2. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 "Spring": II. Largo e pianissimo sempre (2:54)
  3. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 "Spring": III. Danza pastorale. Allegro (4:05)
  4. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, RV 315 "Summer": I. Allegro non molto (4:51)
  5. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, RV 315 "Summer": II. Adagio (2:11)
  6. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, RV 315 "Summer": III. Presto (3:06)
  7. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 3 in F Major, RV 293 "Autumn": I. Allegro (5:13)
  8. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 3 in F Major, RV 293 "Autumn": II. Adagio molto (2:36)
  9. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 3 in F Major, RV 293 "Autumn": III. Allegro (3:42)
  10. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297 "Winter": I. Allegro non molto (3:45)
  11. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297 "Winter": II. Largo (2:19)
  12. The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Violin Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297 "Winter": III. Allegro (3:33)
  13. L'estro armonico, Op. 3, Violin Concerto No. 9 in D Major, Op. 3, RV 230: I. Allegro (2:05)
  14. L'estro armonico, Op. 3, Violin Concerto No. 9 in D Major, Op. 3, RV 230: II. Larghetto (4:31)
  15. L'estro armonico, Op. 3, Violin Concerto No. 9 in D Major, Op. 3, RV 230: III. Allegro (1:52)

Credits

  • Antonio Vivaldi - primary artist, composed by
  • Europa Galante - primary artist, ensemble
  • Fabio Biondi - primary artist, conductor
  • Christophe Fuchs - edited by

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