Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Antonio Vivaldi's "Basic Vivaldi," a masterful compilation released in 1994 by Deutsche Grammophon. This album is a comprehensive journey through the genius of one of the most influential composers of the Baroque era, offering a rich tapestry of his most celebrated works.
Spanning over two and a half hours, "Basic Vivaldi" features a diverse array of compositions, including the iconic "The Four Seasons" concertos, which are renowned for their vivid musical depictions of nature's changing moods. The album also showcases Vivaldi's virtuosic violin concertos, his intricate concertos grossi, and the serene beauty of his sacred choral work, the "Gloria in D."
Each track is a testament to Vivaldi's innovative spirit and his ability to blend technical brilliance with profound emotional depth. From the lively Allegros to the contemplative Adagios, the album captures the full spectrum of Vivaldi's musical genius. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a captivating exploration of Vivaldi's enduring legacy.
"Basic Vivaldi" is not just a collection of tracks; it's a celebration of Antonio Vivaldi's unparalleled contributions to the world of classical music. Dive into this album and experience the timeless beauty and complexity of Vivaldi's compositions, performed with exquisite artistry and precision.
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op.8, No.1, R.269 "La Primavera": 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op.8, No.1, R.269 "La Primavera": 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op.8, No.1, R.269 "La Primavera": 3. Allegro (Danza pastorale)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op.8, No.2, R.315 "L'estate": 1. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op.8, No.2, R.315 "L'estate": 2. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op.8, No.2, R.315 "L'estate": 3. Presto (Tempo impetuoso d'estate)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F, Op.8, No.3, R.293 "L'autunno": 1. Allegro (Ballo, e canto de' villanelli)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F, Op.8, No.3, R.293 "L'autunno": 2. Adagio molto (Ubriachi dormienti)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F, Op.8, No.3, R.293 "L'autunno": 3. Allegro (La caccia)Antonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F minor, Op.8, No.4, R.297 "L'inverno": 1. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F minor, Op.8, No.4, R.297 "L'inverno": 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F minor, Op.8, No.4, R.297 "L'inverno": 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Monique Frasca-Colombier, Orchestre de Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 3. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Concerto in A Major for Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto grosso In B Minor, Op.3/10 , RV 580: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Eriko Sato, Guillermo Figueroa, Liang Ping How, Joanna Jenner, Eric Bartlett, Edward Brewer
Concerto grosso In B Minor, Op.3/10 , RV 580: 2. Largo - Larghetto - LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Eriko Sato, Guillermo Figueroa, Liang Ping How, Joanna Jenner, Eric Bartlett, Edward Brewer
Concerto grosso In B Minor, Op.3/10 , RV 580: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Eriko Sato, Guillermo Figueroa, Liang Ping How, Joanna Jenner, Eric Bartlett, Edward Brewer
Concerto For Strings And Continuo In G, RV 151 Concerto alla Rustica: 1. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto For Strings And Continuo In G, RV 151 Concerto alla Rustica: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto For Strings And Continuo In G, RV 151 Concerto alla Rustica: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In A Minor For 2 Violins, Strings, And Continuo, RV 523: 1. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In A Minor For 2 Violins, Strings, And Continuo, RV 523: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In A Minor For 2 Violins, Strings, And Continuo, RV 523: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto In E, RV 271 "L'amoroso": 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto In E, RV 271 "L'amoroso": 2. CantabileAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto In E, RV 271 "L'amoroso": 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Sinfonia For Strings And Continuo In B Minor, RV 169 - "Al Santo Sepolcro": 1. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Sinfonia For Strings And Continuo In B Minor, RV 169 - "Al Santo Sepolcro": 2. Allegro ma pocoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In G Minor R439 op.10 No.2 "La Notte": 1. Largo - Fantasmi. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In G Minor R439 Op.10 No.2 "La Notte": 2. Largo - PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto In G Minor R439 Op.10 No.2 "La Notte": 3. Il sonno. Largo - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Gloria in excelsisAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Andante: Et in terra paxAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Laudamus teAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Adagio - Allegro: Gratias agimus tibiAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Propter magnum gloriamAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Siciliano: Domine DeusAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Domini fili unigeniteAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Adagio: Domine Deus, Agnus DeiAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Adagio - Allegro: Qui tollis peccata mundiAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Qui sedes ad dexteram patrisAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Quoniam tu solus sanctusAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger
Gloria in D, R.589: Allegro: Cum Sancto SpirituAntonio Vivaldi, Hanns-Martin Schneidt, Capella Academica, Wien, Eduard Melkus, Regensburger Domspatzen, Georg Ratzinger