I should note that alessandrini directs from the harpsichord. Four seasons, etc alessandrini, concerto italiano release date. This early recording of vivaldi s works is a true baroque classic, and should not be missed under any circumstances. If you liked the concerto italiano wrinaldo alessandrinis take on bachs brandenburgs, you will love this. Yes, virginia, vivaldi was a priest, and wrote quite a lot of sacred music, together with at least 46 operas. The four seasons concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini this awardwinning set of vivaldis most popular orchestral works is as colourful as its coverart would suggest the seasons are presented in gloriously vivid tones by rinaldo alessandrini. Allegro concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, stefania azzaro, luca peverini vivaldi. Concerto per archi rinaldo alessandrini, concerto italiano on allmusic 2004. In 2003, gramophone declared that concerto italiano s version of vivaldi s the four seasons was the finest ever recorded. Concerto italiano led by rinaldo alessandrini performs the way vivaldi intended for these concerti to be played.
New vivaldi edition opera recording, conducted by rinaldo alessandrini. Le quattro stagioni, an album by concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Rinaldo alessandrini, performer concerto italiano, performer antonio vivaldi, composer. Provided to youtube by naxos of america concerto for strings in g minor, rv 154 rinaldo alessandrini vivaldi. Those with large vivaldi collections will undoubtedly have the two concertos from op. The music of the vespers purls forth in seamless melody and contrapuntal invention like the sparkling waters of the trevi fountain. They were written around 17161717 and published in 1725 in amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as il cimento dellarmonia e dellinventione. Allegro non molto concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, mauro lopes ferreira, luca peverini vivaldi. Allegro concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, mauro lopes ferreira, luca peverini vivaldi. They were written about 1720 and were published in 1725, together with eight additional violin concerti, as il cimento dellarmonia e dellinventione the contest between harmony and invention. The second soloist is the leader of concerto italiano adrian chamorro, also a very accomplished player.
Antonio vivaldi, rinaldo alessandrini, concerto italiano. Here we go again folks, another version of vivaldis ubiquitous the four seasons, this time from the crack italian period instrument ensemble concerto italiano, under their brilliant director rinaldo alessandrini. Feb 18, 2010 3cd set available worldwide on spring 2010. The four seasons is a wonderfully inventive and melodic work but if any work has been overexposed this one has. If you collect vivaldi andor are into baroque, this ones for you. Le quattro stagioni is a group of four violin concerti by italian composer antonio vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. There is another recording with a similar title, concerti per archi e continuo, on tactus tc672259.
Adagio e piano presto e forte concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, mauro lopes ferreira, luca peverini. Le quattro stagioni by concerto italiano on spotify. The four seasons, italian le quattro stagioni, group of four violin concerti by italian composer antonio vivaldi, each of which gives a musical expression to a season of the year. The chamber orchestra concerto italiano plays beautifully in the concerti pieces in authentic baroque style under alessandrini. This early recording of vivaldis works is a true baroque classic, and should not be missed under any circumstances. These six discs give you vivaldis four seasons and a selection of concertos for strings, bachs brandenburg concertos, a disc of solo keyboard music in the italian manner, and a program of concertos for various instruments by bach, vivaldi, and marcello, including a transcription for violin and strings of bachs italian concerto. Artist concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, francesca vicari. Portrait rinaldo alessandrini, concerto italiano on allmusic 2003. As concerto italiano and its harpsichordistdirector rinaldo alessandrini are gradually becoming the most recruited ensemble in opus 111s ambitious ongoing vivaldi cycle, it apparently was only a matter of time before they got their chance at le quattro stagioni regardless of fabio biondi and europa galante s excellent and stillavailable first recording for the same label. Ensemble concerto italiano executiveproducer herve boissiere harpsichord, liner notes rinaldo alessandrini.
The groups ensemble work was unmatched, but perhaps best of all was its command of the baroque repertory. The four seasons, universally execrated as the choice for may i put you on hold in every dentists phone in the world, is only the tiniest smidgeon of vivaldis output. Allegro non molto by concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, mauro lopes ferreira, luca peverini 7. Provided to youtube by believe sas the four seasons, violin concerto no. Concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini, sara mingardo. Much like he did with the brandenburgs, he presents the four seasons in a very fresh, sprightly way, while retaining its emotional integrity. Sara mingardo, concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini. However, the real pleasure is in the bonus disc, which contains gems by baroque composers, such as marenzio and monteverdi, who may be unfamiliar to many vivaldi fans e. Oct 02, 2016 provided to youtube by believe sas the four seasons, violin concerto no. Magnificat rinaldo alessandrini, concerto italiano on allmusic 1997 this disc from the budget line of frances naive. They were written around 17161717 and published in 1725 in amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as il cimento dellarmonia e dellinventione the contest between harmony and invention. If you consider trevor pinnocks version the period instrument standard for the four seasons, and something like europa galante or il giardino armonico to be the extreme as far as tempo and interpretation, then alessandrinis here will give you something in between. Vivaldi concerto italiano, rinaldo alessandrini le.
Alessandrini showed that performances of vivaldi on authentic instruments could be edgy, brisk, even tough. This recording contains a lively rendition of the four seasons on period instruments by rinaldo alessandrini and the concerto italiano. As concerto italiano and its harpsichordistdirector rinaldo alessandrini are gradually becoming the most recruited ensemble in opus 111s ambitious ongoing vivaldi cycle, it apparently was only a matter of time before they got their chance at le quattro stagioni regardless of fabio biondi and europa galantes excellent and stillavailable first recording for the same label. The recordings of the concerto italiano under its leader rinaldo alessandrini, such as this 1997 release, electrified the authenticperformance movement in italy. The music of the vespers purls forth in seamless melody and contrapuntal. If you liked the concerto italiano wrinaldo alessandrini s take on bachs brandenburgs, you will love this. Vivaldi the four seasons berlin classics bw classical. Ive heard others rave about this cd and i must agree. Concerto italiano, alessandrini, vivaldi vespri per l. Four seasons, etc alessandrini, concerto italiano i really dont know, but too many others when you hear this one. Johann sebastian bach, benedetto marcello, antonio vivaldi, alessandro marcello. In 2003, gramophone declared that concerto italianos version of vivaldis the four seasons was the finest ever recorded.