Vivaldi - La Notte; La Tempesta Di Mare; Il Gardellino - Sébastien Marq, Ensemble Matheus , Jean-Christophe Spinosi / Opus 111 Audio CD 2002 / OP 30371

UPC 709861303717

Product Details:

• Label: Opus 111
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: France
• Released: 2002
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque

Overview:

This stunning 2002 recording of Antonio Vivaldi's iconic concertos showcases the virtuosity of recorder and flautino soloist Sébastien Marq, accompanied by the renowned Ensemble Matheus, conducted by Jean-Christophe Spinosi. Featuring some of Vivaldi’s most expressive and dramatic works, this album includes La Notte (The Night), La Tempesta di Mare (The Storm at Sea), and Il Gardellino (The Goldfinch), each delivering vivid musical imagery and intricate melodies that reflect the composer’s mastery of the Baroque idiom.

The Recorder Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 'La Notte' is particularly noteworthy for its hauntingly lyrical quality, with Marq’s delicate and nuanced performance painting a picture of a peaceful night disturbed by unsettling dreams. The Recorder Concerto in F Major, RV 433 'La Tempesta di Mare' brings a powerful storm to life through dynamic rhythms and tempestuous winds, while Il Gardellino is a delightful depiction of the goldfinch's joyful song.

The ensemble, under Spinosi’s expert direction, creates a vibrant and energetic soundscape that complements the expressive solos, making this recording a must-have for fans of Vivaldi and Baroque music.

Track Listing:

Recorder Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 'La Notte'

1. Largo – 1:37
2. Fantasmi - Presto – 0:45
3. Fantasmi - Largo – 0:54
4. Fantasmi - Presto – 0:51
5. Il Sonno - Largo – 2:45
6. Il Sonno - Allegro – 1:52

Recorder Concerto in C Minor, RV 441

1. Allegro Non Molto – 4:31
2. Largo – 2:05
3. (Allegro) – 3:15

Flautino Concerto in G Major, RV 443 'Alla Quarta Bassa'

1. (Allegro) – 3:27
2. Largo – 3:42
3. Allegro Molto – 2:41

Recorder Concerto in F Major, RV 433 'La Tempesta di Mare'

1. Allegro – 2:16
2. Largo – 1:28
3. Presto – 1:36

Recorder Concerto in D Minor, RV 428 'Il Gardellino'

1. Allegro – 3:36
2. Cantabile – 2:38
3. Allegro – 2:26

Flautino Concerto in G Major, RV 312R

1. Allegro Molto – 3:18
2. Larghetto – 1:52
3. Allegro – 2:22

Key Credits:

• Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
• Conductor: Jean-Christophe Spinosi
• Ensemble: Ensemble Matheus
• Soloist: Sébastien Marq (Recorder, Flute)
• Producer: Frédéric Briant
• Liner Notes: Louis T. Vatoison
• Edited by: Céline Millet, Judith Carpentier-Dupont
• Artwork: Naïve