Philips 50 - Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Philips 50- Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
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The famous 1959 recording of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" by I Musici with Felix Ayo as violin soloist is one of the longest-standing versions of this grossly over-subscribed work. It's also one of the best, sounding fresh and brightly-lit in this latest Philips transfer. Ensemble playing is polished, refined, and fluent. Ayo's solo work is distinguished by pliant, firm tone and a virtuoso technique that's tastefully employed to suit the varied stylistic needs of the music. I Musici never set out to be "authentic", but the moderate use of vibrato, subtle ornamentation, and abrupt reaction to dynamic changes keep the ear constantly attentive. I Musici's account is particularly good on literary/programmatic associations, so if you want to hear the music in the context of the picturesque sonnets found in the score, this might be one of your best options. For example, you'll easily register the barking dog imitated by the solo viola in the slow movement of "Spring". "Summer"'s final presto is taken very fast indeed, and "Autumn" achieves a nicely-sprung "hunting" rhythm in its closing section. A fine version, also well recorded.
Philips 50 is a unique collection of classic recording celebrating many of the finest performance from one of the world's great music catalogues
Philips Classics' distiguished lagacy streches from the early 1950s to the present day amf features many of the finest artists of our time. This nes series captures their inspired musicianship an incomparable artistry with greater fidelity than ever before. The famous Philips sound has been futher enhanced by the use of the latest 96kHz, 24-bit technology to enable new generations to appreciate once more these critically acclaimed, award-winning recordings.
Philips 50 - a wonderful harvest from 50 years of recording
Philips Classics' distiguished lagacy streches from the early 1950s to the present day amf features many of the finest artists of our time. This nes series captures their inspired musicianship an incomparable artistry with greater fidelity than ever before. The famous Philips sound has been futher enhanced by the use of the latest 96kHz, 24-bit technology to enable new generations to appreciate once more these critically acclaimed, award-winning recordings.
Philips 50 - a wonderful harvest from 50 years of recording
Release Date: 09/16/2008
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
Performer: Felix Ayo
Orchestra/Ensemble: I Musici
Philips 50 - Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Tracks:
1. Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer: Felix Ayo (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble: I Musici
Period: Baroque
Written: circa 1725; Venice, Italy
2. Concerto for Violin in G minor, Op. 8 no 2/RV 315 "L'estate" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer: Felix Ayo (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble: I Musici
Period: Baroque
Written: 1725; Venice, Italy
3. Concerto for Violin in F major, Op. 8 no 3/RV 293 "L'autunno" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer: Felix Ayo (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble: I Musici
Period: Baroque
Written: 1725; Venice, Italy
4. Concerto for Violin in F minor, Op. 8 no 4/RV 297 "L'inverno" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer: Felix Ayo (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble: I Musici
Period: Baroque
Written: 1725; Venice, Italy
5. Concerto for Violin in E major, RV 271 "L'amoroso" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer: Felix Ayo (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble: I Musici
Period: Baroque
Written: Venice, Italy
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