Vivaldi: The Four Seasons [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered]

Pietro Antonio Locatelli (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Andrea Marcon (Conductor, Performer), Venice Baroque Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Andrea Marcon
• Orchestra: Venice Baroque Orchestra
• Conductor: Andrea Marcon
• Composer: Pietro Antonio Locatelli, Antonio Vivaldi
• Audio CD (September 30, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000CD5H1
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,770 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #84 in Music > Classical > Ballets & Dances > Baroque Dance Suites

Track Listings

1. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Spring, c

2. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Spring, c

3. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Spring, c

4. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Summer, c

5. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Summer, c

6. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Summer, c

7. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Autumn, c

8. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Autumn, c

9. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Autumn, c

10. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Winter, c

11. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Winter, c

12. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Winter, c

13. Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 3/10: 1. Allegro

14. Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 3/10: 1. Capriccio

15. Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 3/10: 2. Largo Andante

16. Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 3/10: 3. Andante

17. Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 3/10: 3. Capriccio

18. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 3/11: 1. Allegro

19. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 3/11: 1. Capriccio

20. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 3/11: 2. Largo

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baroque Music at its Finest, February 1, 2005

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DaveL (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Audio CD)

I was looking for a Four Seasons recording, and picked this one based on its presence on NRP's Performance Today 50 list. I was *not* disappointed. This is a stellar recording of a stellar performance. The sound is crisp and clear, the playing energetic and evocative, and Mr. Carmignola's performance is spectacular. The two concerti by Locatelli that are included here as bonus tracks are also wonderful listens. Highly recommended.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening, Vivacious, Informed - A Must Have, April 3, 2008

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Robert L. Edwards (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Audio CD)

These performances are not just passionate and exciting - they are informed by a deep understanding of stylistic performance practices. These performances are beyond flawless - they are thrilling in their enlightenment. There are moment to moment subtleties, and even a hail to the previous Renaissance era (the bird songs are magnificently rendered within Baroque style). If you think you know these works, you are in for an aural surprise! This is an essential recording on my list. They are so good, they are worth adding to your collection even if you have multiple recordings of The Seasons.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, February 8, 2006

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Rudolph T. Grasso - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Audio CD)

I have four or five other recordings of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, but this one which I first heard on my XM satelite radio in my car, and which when I parked in a store's parking lot, I sat without leaving spellbound, for at least 25 minutes until the entire recording ended. If anyone wants to hear a recording of the Four Seasons garanteeing not to put you to sleep, I can't recommend this one enough. Carmignola strongly reminds me of Pagannini's playing plus the Venice Baroque Orch. is the the most thrilling I have ever listened to. I will definite be looking for other recordings by both of them.
R. Grasso