Editorial Reviews
A new, extended, improved, and upgraded Vivaldi Edition! The master of Italian
Baroque music is indisputably
Antonio Vivaldi. Throughout his life, he composed hundreds of works and is remembered perhaps
second only to J.S. Bach, ranking as one of the most popular composers of all
time. His oeuvre crosses an extraordinarily wide range, from instrumental
compositions of all types to sacred cantatas and operatic works, a vast number
of which are presented in this comprehensive box set. Vivaldi was a divisive
figure during his lifetime, well known for being vain and conceited. His vanity,
though, is certainly deserved; we are left with the overwhelming evidence. More
than 50 operas (21 of which survive), 500 concertos, and 90 sonatas are no mean
feat for a man who by all accounts was also a superb teacher and virtuosic
violinist. This release draws attention to the diversity of his oeuvre, starting
with his instrumental music and moving on to feature his sacred cantatas and
operas. It is the most comprehensive edition of Vivaldi's music yet, bringing
together 66 CDs showcasing hundreds of different performers and ensembles, many
of them performing on period instruments as they strive to recreate the sound of
the composer's timbre through their research-led contemporaneous playing styles.
The complete Opus number 1-12 are newly recorded by LArte delArco, led by the
eminent Federico Guglielmo (with numerous record awards to his name), a new
recording of the complete Oboe Concertos, Juditha triumphans by Modo
Antiquo/Sardelli, the famous Gloria by the Virtuosi Saxoniae, and new recordings
by Early Music specialists Stefano Bagliano, Paolo Pollastri, Lorenzo Cavasanti.
Brilliant Classics is proud to offer a new release to add to its growing
collection of authoritative composer editions. An excellent gift idea for any
lover of Baroque, it spans the length of Vivaldi's illustrious career and
celebrates the best of his innovative and beautiful music. Performers include
Federico Guglielmo Jaap ter Linden Federico Maria Sardelli Rinaldo Alessandrini
Pieter Jan Leusink LArte dellArco Modo Antiquo Concerto Italiano Netherlands
Bach Collegium Collegium Pro Musica Other information: Formed of 66 CDs
featuring a variety of acclaimed performers and ensembles Contains extensive
notes on Vivaldi
Product details
Audio CD (November 18, 2014)
Number of Discs: 66
Format:
Box set
Note on Boxed Sets:
During shipping, discs in
boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage.
Please examine
and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
Label: Brilliant Classics
ASIN:
B00NTDI89K
