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Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
- Concerto for 2 mandolins in G major, RV 532
- Concerto con molti strumenti in C major, RV 558
- Concerto con molti stromenti in G minor "dedicato a Sua Altezza Reale di Sassonia", RV 576
- Concerto for 2 violins, 2 cellos in D major, RV 564
- Concerto for violin in G minor "dedicato a sig. Pisendel", RV 319
- Concerto for mandolin in C major, RV 425
- Concerto con molti stromenti in C major, RV 555
Europa Galante
Fabio Biondi, violin & conductor
Date: 2002
Label: Erato (original recorded for Virgin)
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Reviews
This delicious collection contains two of Vivaldi's most remarkable creations, the Concertos RV 555 and RV 558, scored for a vast ensemble including solo mandolins, recorders, oboes, chalumeaux, cellos, harpsichords, theorbos, viole all'inglese, and something called "violini in tromba marina", which no one to this day is entirely sure about. And my, how Fabio Biondi and Europa Galante do play! At first the tempos sound excessively fleet, but when you hear how well these players handle their solo episodes, and sense their joy in the excesses of Baroque instrumental writing and the opportunities for virtuosity that it offers, then it's practically impossible not to be swept away in the sheer excitement of it all. That said, if you love this music you also should hear Leonard Bernstein's wonderful performance (on Sony) of Alfredo Casella's edition of RV 558, rescored for an equally extravagant ensemble of modern instruments.
The heart of this collection lies in the three concertos featuring solo mandolin (RV 532 actually requires two), which number among Vivaldi's most piquantly appealing inspirations. RV 576, scored for solo violin, two recorders, three oboes, and solo bassoon, also represents the composer at his most inventive and expansive, and the quality of the wind playing here is second to none in the period instrument world. In short, you will find in these performances more than sufficient evidence to refute the notion that Vivaldi wrote the same concerto 600 times. Or at all events, he only did it 593 times: these seven works remain outstanding for their character and individuality, and you won't find them better played or more immaculately recorded anywhere.
-- David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday
More reviews:
http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2002/Nov02/vivaldi_concertos_for_mandolins.htm
http://www.allmusic.com/album/vivaldi-concerti-per-mandolini-mw0001405703
http://www.classical.net/music/recs/reviews/v/vir45527a.php
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Antonio Vivaldi (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian composer and violinist. He is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, known mainly for composing many instrumental concertos, sacred choral works and more than forty operas. His best-known work is a series of violin concertos known as The Four Seasons.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Vivaldi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Vivaldi
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Fabio Biondi (born 15 March 1961 in Palermo, Italy) is an Italian violinist and conductor. Biondi is Italy's leading period instrument and Baroque violinist and is one of the leading European violinists. In 1989, he founded Europa Galante, Italy's first dedicated Baroque original instruments orchestra. Since then, he has served as its conductor and music director, as well as solo violinist.
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