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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A Superlative Set of Performances!,
By Doctor Keys "Peter" (Louisiana USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ultimate Vivaldi (MP3 Download)
I could write an overly verbose review, but I'll try to keep it short and sweet. Here, the "Four Seasons" are played in a somewhat sentimental style (there's even the odd rubato!) that one would think to clash with the period but IT WORKS! It's very difficult to push the musical boundaries of a period-piece such as the "Four Seasons" concertos without making it overtly Romantic, but this recording is a resounding re-sounding of the pieces. I also love the clarity of the almost always ancillary harpsichord (a travesty, in my opinion); the ornaments it provides are something I've missed on every other recording I've ever heard. It's a feast for the ears and evokes rich, crystal-clear imagery.
The rest of the set is every bit as wonderful. A Personal PS: My very first experience with "Classical" music was with Vivaldi. I was 3 and fell in love and have been in love with classical music for 28 years, now. This would be a great gift to give to a child and you may share the happiness of knowing that you've expanded that child's horizons.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Bargain with Solid Recordings,
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This review is from: Ultimate Vivaldi: The Essential Masterpieces [Box Set] (Audio CD)
Hard to go wrong given the quality of the players, the breadth of material, and the great price. At this price, its a fraction of the cost of downloading the same music from iTunes, and you get physical back-up ;-)
Recommended.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Simultaneously soothing and inspiring,
By J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Ultimate Vivaldi: The Essential Masterpieces [Box Set] (Audio CD)
I've long had some Vivaldi as part of my portable collection of music. Purchasing this set of 5 CDs is my first step towards increasing this collection.
I'm particularly enjoying the guitar and cello concertos. For me, this is music that simultaneously soothes and inspires. Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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