Vivaldi: Four Seasons & Baroque Favourites

amuletts — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:45:31 +0000

“great spontaneity and vitality…firm resonant bass…polished, strongly characterised accompaniments…the effect is exhilarating” (Vivaldi- Penguin Guide 3 stars) “playing is alive, alert, stylish & committed….sound is first class” (Penguin Guide 3 stars)

‘The Four Seasons’ (from Op.8 ‘Trial of Harmony and Invention’)

Concerto in E, P.241
‘La Primavera’ (Spring)
1. I. Allegro 3:19
2. II. Largo 2:37
3. III. Danza pastorale 4:23
Concerto in G minor, P.336
‘L’Estate’ (Summer)
4. I. Allegro non molto 4:33
5. II. Adagio 1:55
6. III. Tempo impestuoso 2:40
Concerto in F, P.257
‘L’Autumno” (Autumn)
7. I. Allegro 4:44
8. II. Adagio molto 1:50
9. III. La caccia (Allegro) 3:32
Concerto in F minor, P.442
‘L’Inverno’ (Winter)
10. I. Allegro non molto 3:10
11. II. Largo 2:02
12. III. Allegro 3:03
13. ALBINONI-GIAZOTTO Adagio in G minor 9:32
14. HANDEL: Overture to ‘Berenice’ 3:26
15. J S BACH: Air on the G String (from 3rd Orchestral Suite) 4:59
16. HANDEL: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (‘Solomon’) 3:04
17. PACHELBEL: Kanon in D (orig: for 3 Violins & Cello) 4:32
18. PURCELL: Rondeau from ‘Abdelazer’ 1:17
19. PURCELL: Chaconne (‘Chacony’) in G minor, 4 parts 5:40
20. J S BACH: Allegro Assai from BVW 1041 Violin Concerto 3:54

Twentieth Century Flute Concerti

amuletts — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:37:19 +0000

“A very enjoyable disc, which deserves three stars.”
– Penguin Guide

“A very enjoyable disc, which deserves three stars.””Stinton and Geoffrey Browne play with great sympathy… good, thoroughly expert performances of the popular Ibert Concerto and Berkeley’s transcription of the Poulenc… an enjoyable disc””
– Gramophone

Scottish Chamber Orchestra – Alto CD

Vivaldi: Four Seasons & Baroque Favourites

Twentieth Century Flute Concerti