Vivaldi - The Four Seasons |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0094639443123 Label: EMI Classics Manufacturer: EMI Classics Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: EMI Classics Release Date: 2007-10-01 Running Time: 54 Studio: EMI Classics |
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Disc 1: | 1. I. Allegro | | 2. II. Largo | | 3. III. AllegroConcerto No. 2 in G minor (L'estate/ Summer) RV315 (Op. 8 No. 2) | | 4. I. Allegro non molto | | 5. II. Adagio | | 6. III. PrestoConcerto No. 3 in F (L'autunno/ Autumn) RV293 (Op. 8 No. 3) | | 7. I. Allegro | | 8. II. Adagio molto | | 9. III. AllegroConcerto No. 4 in F minor (L'inverno/ Winter) RV297 (Op. 8 No. 4) | | 10. I. Allegro non molto | | 11. II. Largo | | 12. III. AllegroConcerto in G minor Op.12 No.1 RV317 | | 13. I - Allegro | | 14. II - Largo | | 15. III - Allegro |
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    Splendid Vivaldi Four Seasons From Sarah Chang and Orpheus, 2008-08-14 Having seen in May a resounding performance of this work by Sarah Chang and Orpheus at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium, I knew already that this would be a fine recording. It is quite simply, one of the very best performances of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" that I have heard either live or in recordings. Chang and Orpheus play these venerable concerti as though they were all members of the same ensemble. While Chang has ample opportunities to show her ebullient personality in her solos, she doesn't try to steer the performance in her direction, performing as if she was a long-time member of Orpheus. Her technically proficient playing is quite fluid, but still one replete with ample emotional richness. Of the recent recordings of the "Four Seasons" that I am aware of, Chang's comes closest to Mutter's with respect to audio sound quality and musicianship.
    Perfection, 2007-12-03 We are all inclined to switch off a bit when we hear familiar pieces of music, but this version of the Four Seasons is a perfection personified.
Sarah Chang puts heart and soul into this fantastic recording, and the only way this performance can be beaten is to see her live.
This is the 4th recording of the Four Seasons I now own, and this is by far the best.
Buy it: you will not be disappointed.
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