Description
Antonio Vivaldi: Les Quatre Saisons - The Philharmonia String Orchestra, Direction: Carlo Maria Giulini / Trianon LP
6150 TRX
Product Features
- Label: Trianon
- Series: Classiques Pour Vous
- Format: Vinyl, LP
- Country: France
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Baroque
Overview
This vinyl LP features Antonio Vivaldi's iconic "Les Quatre Saisons" (The Four Seasons) performed by The Philharmonia String Orchestra under the direction of Carlo Maria Giulini. The album includes all four concertos, each representing a season, showcasing Vivaldi's mastery of Baroque music.
Interesting Facts
- Vivaldi composed "Les Quatre Saisons" in 1725 as part of his Opus 8, which was published in Amsterdam.
- The work was a significant success across Europe, particularly in London and Paris, where it was performed in 1728.
- The concertos are known for their evocative and programmatic nature, with each season depicted through vivid musical imagery.
Track Listing
- Concerto En Mi Majeur, "Le Printemps"
- A1.a 1er Mouvt : Allegro
- A1.b 2e Mouvt : Largo
- A1.c 3e Mouvt : Allegro
- Concerto En Sol Mineur, "L'Eté"
- A2.a 1er Mouvt : Allegro Non Molto
- A2.b 2e Mouvt : Adagio
- A2.c 3e Mouvement : Presto
- Concerto En Fa Majeur, "L'Automne"
- B1.a 1er Mouvt : Allegro
- B1.b 2e Mouvt : Largo
- B1.c 3e Mouvt : Allegro
- Concerto En Fa Mineur, "L'Hiver"
- B2.a 1er Mouvt : Allegro Non Molto
- B2.b 2e Mouvt : Largo
- B2.c 3e Mouvement : Allegro
Key Credits
- Composed By: Antonio Vivaldi
- Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
- Harpsichord: Thurston Dart
- Orchestra: The Philharmonia String Orchestra
- Sleeve Notes: Marcel Marnat
- Violin, Soloist: Manoug Parikian
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