Vivaldi Edition

Stravinsky’s acid comment that Vivaldi composed one concerto 500 times is easily dismissed when one hears the sheer variety and wealth of invention contained on these 40 CDs.

His use of instrumental colouring, and creative use of programmatic themes - most famously in the first four concertos Op.8 known as the ‘Four Seasons’, and Op.8 No.5 ‘The Storm at Sea’ - show him to be a master of orchestration.

His concertos also came to the attention of the young J S Bach, who admired the Venetian master greatly, transcribing some of the concertos for organ. Vivaldi was one of the great violinist-composers of the baroque, and his dramatic and distinctive treatment of the concerto was hugely influential.

These CDs contain all his known concertos, and several receiving their premiere performances, plus his chamber music and choral settings – including the famous Gloria and an example of his stagework – the Drama with music ‘Il Teuzzone’ in 3 acts.

All recent recordings.

Performers include Fabio Biondi, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Il Giardino Armonica, I Musici, Heinz Holliger, Rachel Podger and the English Chamber Orchestra.

Contents:
- Concertos Op.3, 4, 8 & 9, Cello Concertos
- Bassoon Concertos
- Oboe Concertos
- Recorder Concertos
- Mandolin and Lute Concertos
- Concertos and Symphonies for Strings
- Opera Overtures
- Concertos with Organ Obbligato
- Concertos transcribed for Organ by J S Bach
- Concertos for Strings
- Concerti di Camera
- Concertos for Diverse Instruments
- Concertos for Multiple Instruments
- Cello Sonatas
- Sonatas for Cello and Basso Continuo
- Sonatas and Trios for Flutes and Continuo
- ‘Il Teuzzone’
- Cantatas for Soprano and Alto
- Cantatas for Soprano and Basso Continuo
- Gloria and Stabat Mater
- Dixit Dominus
- Nisi Dominus
- Magnificat
- Psalmus
- Credidi Propter Quod
- Amour Hai Vinto
- 8 Solemn Concertos