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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is a superb recording. The music is excellently recorded. Video scenes from the lavish Venetian villas built by Palladio complement the superb orchestra.A must have for Vivaldi fans
Published on March 21, 2005 by Enrique Jimenez

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Approach
The style of the playing in this performances is very "unique" (read: odd). I bought it looking for a modern and historically informed performance. What I got is hard to describe but I'll give you some pointers. It is on modern instruments, with romantic sound (including ever-present vibrato) rather slow and contemplative (stiff). If you are looking for "traditional"...
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, March 21, 2005
This review is from: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons / I Solisti Veneti, Claudio Scimone (DVD)
This is a superb recording. The music is excellently recorded. Video scenes from the lavish Venetian villas built by Palladio complement the superb orchestra.A must have for Vivaldi fans
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Approach, April 19, 2011
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This review is from: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons / I Solisti Veneti, Claudio Scimone (DVD)
The style of the playing in this performances is very "unique" (read: odd). I bought it looking for a modern and historically informed performance. What I got is hard to describe but I'll give you some pointers. It is on modern instruments, with romantic sound (including ever-present vibrato) rather slow and contemplative (stiff). If you are looking for "traditional" performances go for I Musici, who although dated, have energy and elegant expression in their playing. The bonus on Palladian Villas is corny.
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