Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

“ I find the spontaneity of the English Concert performances an exciting and indispensable element – the freshness of the sound and the lightness of the approach. Finally, a word of praise to CRD for the excellent sound of these recordings.” N.A. – The Gramophone

1. Concerto in E, Spring, RV269: Allegro – Largo e pianissimo sempre – Danza Pastorale, Allegro
2. Concerto in G Minor, Summer, RV315: Allegro non molto – Adagio – Presto, Tempo impetuoso d’Estate
3. Concerto in F, RV 293 ‘Autumn’: Allegro, Ballo e canto di Villanelli – Adagio, Ubriachi dormienti – Allegro, La Caccia
4. Concerto in F Minor, RV 297 ‘Winter’: Allegro non molto – Largo – Allegro
5. Concerto in E-Flat, RV 253 ‘La Tempesta di Mare’: Presto – Largo – Presto
6. Concerto in C, RV 180 ‘Il Piacere’: Allegro – Largo e cantabile – Allegro

ArtistThe English Concert directed from the harpsichord by Trevor Pinnock
Reviews“ I find the spontaneity of the English Concert performances an exciting and indispensable element – the freshness of the sound and the lightness of the approach. Finally, a word of praise to CRD for the excellent sound of these recordings.” N.A. – The Gramophone “In short this is for me, for now, the ultimate reading of ‘The Seasons’." Stoddard Lincoln, Stereo Review USA. Best of the Month
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