Customer Reviews

Four Seasons

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Not only does this CD include the Four Seasons concertos, but also 3 other violin concertos (including Il Sospetto, L'estro armonico No. 6, and La Stravaganza #5) making it a good value for the money. Perlman's style is warm, lush and brilliant, giving a more emotional rendition of Vivaldi, versus the usual austere clockwork interpretation. I rather enjoy the extra feeling and lushness that Perlman brings to Vivaldi. By the way, L'estro armonico #6 is familiar to many violin students as a student concerto, and listening to Perlman is very motivating.

Having a taste for classical music led me to buy this particular CD and also being a fan of violin concertos. Despite my bias, I must say this version of the Four Seasons (with some other concertos) is for any who even likes to listen to music, much less of the classical genre. The London Philharmonic complement Itzhak Perlman splendidly. Overall, the value of the CD is amazing. You get 21 tracks. There were a few small miscues in the harmony, but they were few and far between; not to mention I am very critical of instrumentals. 9 out of 10.

This recording of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" with Itzhak Perlman at the violin is absolutely amazing! The tempos are not too fast, but not too slow, and Perlman plays with perfection and attention to detail. Also included are three more of Vivaldi's violin concertos, which shouldn't be missed!

Four seasons is one of my favorite pieces. With Itzhak Perlman at the helm, this rendition is flawless as one would rightfully expect.

Itzhak Perlman plays the Four Seasons like no other violinist. The clarity and tone indicate a master violinist but the emotion and passion convey a sense of a message.

If you are looking for a great recording of the Four Seasons, pick this one up right away, as you will find the other violin concertos to be extremely enjoyable and well played.

It is a great staple recording to have.

There are oodles/gobs of Four Seasons offerings out there. I have yet to find a better one than this.

I had heard some excerpts from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and really loved them. That's why I got this CD. The performance is great, I have no complaints.

As usual the compositions are awesome. Mr. Perlman has immortalized four seasons. The Royal Philharmonic is awesome as usual. In brief I loved each and every composition (esp the Spring Allegro)

iF YOU LIKE THE VIOLIN AND WORLD FAMOUS VIOLINIST YOU WILL LOVE THIS PIECE

How many true, classical music lovers have not heard The Four Seasons?? Very few!!
Antonio Vivaldi's music is beautifully written and lovely to hear. [Another of his famous works is Finlandia, a piece I played in High School Orchestra.]
The CD is a wonderful rendition of both The Four Seasons, and three Violin Concertos (C, A minor, and A). Itzhak Perlman performs The Four Seasons with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and performs and directs the three Concertos with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. His playing "brings out the individuality of his artistry". So very aptly put!