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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
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Album Description
Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, who has enchanted audiences for two decades with his breathtaking playing and tone of rare opulence, has recorded Antonio Vivaldi's concertos The Four Seasons. Widely considered as one of the premiere violinists of his generation, Bell is joined on this studio release by the celebrated musicians of the Academy of St.Martin in the Fields, who toured the work with him prior to the recording sessions. This recording of The Four Seasons is coupled with another masterpiece of Baroque virtuosity, Giuseppe Tartini's The Devil's Trill. The liner notes by Linda Kobler explain the curious genesis of Tartini's piece and the indisputable place of Vivaldi's concertos in the history of sonata composition.
Tracklisting:
Disc 1:
1. Concerto in E Major for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269, "La Primavera" (Spring)/I. Allegro
2. Concerto in E Major for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269, "La Primavera" (Spring)/II. Largo
3. Concerto in E Major for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269, "La Primavera" (Spring)/III. Allegro
4. Concerto in G minor for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315, "L'estate" (Summer)/I. Allegro non molto
5. Concerto in G minor for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315, "L'estate" (Summer)/II. Adagio
6. Concerto in G minor for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315, "L'estate" (Summer)/III. Presto
7. Concerto in F Major for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293, "L'autumno" (Autumn)/I. Allegro
8. Concerto in F Major for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293, "L'autumno" (Autumn)/II. Adagio molto
9. Concerto in F Major for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293, "L'autumno" (Autumn)/III. Allegro
10. Concerto in F minor for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter)/I. Allegro non molto
11. Concerto in F minor for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter)/II. Largo
12. Concerto in F minor for Violin, String Orchestra and Continuo, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter)/III. Allegro
13. Sonata in G minor for Violin and Basso Continuo, "Devil's Trill Sonata"
Customer Reviews:
Joshua Bell Vivaldi
Joshua Bell is always magnificent, and this CD is no exception. Exciting interpretation of
thrilling and alive music.
Stunning!!!
Ok, but there about probably about a billion recordings of Vivaldi's four seaons, and I know this is probably the last CD you would want to buy, but Joshua Bell is such a brilliant violist, its worth it to buy this CD, he really puts a new spin onto Vivaldi's best known concerti.
A curiosity 
For those that love Joshua Bell, this album will be a must-have. Slick packaging, a small poster of the player himself on one side and a calendar on the other, four cards with pictures on one side and seasonal poems on the other... For those that love Vivaldi, not so much. Bell's interpretation (in spite of the adulation in the liner notes) sounds less like an "individual interpretation" and more like the Suzuki method of approaching The Four Seasons. This particular grouping of Vivaldi's work is something that really need not be done again, and it's to Bell's discredit that he did it. It's also to his discredit that he did it the way it was done. Credit, however, where credit is due: Bell interpreted the Tartini very well, and seemed to show the emotion lacking in the Vivaldi, and for that reason alone the album is not a waste. Also, The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields did a wonderful job, given what they had to work with. If you must listen to the album for the Four Seasons, try to ignore the soloist and focus on the group. Sadly, this time around, it's not too difficult.
Joshua Bell doesn't dissapoint!
I am a huge fan of Joshua Bell and his interpretation of the Four Seasons is the best i've heard. If you are a huge fan of Vivaldis four seasons then do not think twice about buying this CD. Its beyond amazing and I absolutely love it!!
Wow!
This recording is perhaps one of the finest I've ever heard. The orchestra is crisp, clear and doesn't overpower the lead violinist. Joshua Bell is simply at his best. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
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