Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is the best-loved work by this baroque composer. Performed here by members of the world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra, with its legendary conductor Seiji Ozawa, the four movements show Vivaldi's imaginative use of melody, rhythm, harmony and musical texture to paint a vivid portrait of Earth's seasons. This reissue marks the first vinyl pressing of this popular Telarc title since its release in 1982. Seiji Ozawa had a fondness for more modern compositions, his efforts on this 1982 release showcase his versatility by recording one of the finest performances of The Four Seasons ever recorded, and the standard by which many future recordings would come to be judged. With over 500,000 albums sold since its release, it's no wonder that this recording would be chosen as one of the initial four vinyl releases by Craft Recordings. |
La Primavera (Spring) Op. 8, No, 1 / RV 269 Concerto No. 1 In E-Major
A1: Allegro A2: Largo A3: Allegro L'Estate (Summer) Op. 8, No. 2 / RV 315 Concerto No. 2 In G-Minor A4: Allegro Non Molto A5: Adagio A6: Presto L'Autunno (Autumn) Op. 8, No. 3 / RV 293 Concerto No. 3 In F-Major B1: Allegro B2: Adagio Molto B3: Allegro L'Inverno (Winter) Op. 8, No. 4 / RV 297 Concerto No. 4 In F-Minor B4: Allegro Non Molto B5: Largo B6: Allegro |