Vivaldi, Antonio / Concerti, Op. 10; Sonata Al Santa Sepolcro; Concerto For Strings
Album: Concerti, Op. 10; Sonata Al Santa Sepolcro; Concerto For Strings   Collection:Classical
Artist:Vivaldi, Antonio   Added:Apr 2013
Label:Bridge Records  

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Add Date: 2013-05-05 Pull Date: 2013-07-08 Charts: Classical/Experimental
Week Ending: Jun 16
Airplays: 1

Recent Airplay
1. Jun 10, 2013: Mixed Up Class
Concerto in G major, op. 10 no. 6, RV 437

Album Review
Larry
Reviewed 2013-04-28
Vivaldi (1678-1741) composed, taught and led the orchestra at a Venetian foundation that took in abandoned children. These concerti are the first ever published for traverso, the cross-blown flute (contrasted with the recorder). Nos. 1-3 and 5 were reworked from earlier works for small groups of mixed instruments. La Tempest di Mare (The Storm at Sea) is a virtuoso piece for flute. Notte (Night) is a showpiece, with a 2nd mvmt portraying phantasms, and the 5th mvmt sleep. The flute represents the goldfinch in Il Gardellino (The Goldfinch). The Concerto in g minor is the only one composed for Op. 10. Since labor was cheap, Vivaldi sold hand-copied scores of his works to musicians and gentlemen on the grand tour, while his publisher sold engraved copies. The tempo markings, allegro (fast, quickly, bright), largo (broadly), presto (very fast), and cantabile (in a singing style) are good indicators of the musical moods.

1. Concerto in F major, Op. 10, No. 1, La Tempesta di Mare, RV 433, Allegro (2:25). The waves rise in response to the wind.
2. Concerto in F major, Op. 10, No. 1, Largo (1:33). Calm eye of the storm. Damage assessment.
3. Concerto in F major, Op. 10, No. 1, Presto (1:56). The ship sails on in blustery winds.
4. Concerto in g minor, Op. 10, No. 2, La Notte, RV 439, Largo (broadly)(1:27) Quiet, peaceful night.
5. Concerto in g minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Presto (0:54). Spirits fly about.
6. Concerto in g minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Largo (0:54). Sweetness returns.
7. Concerto in g minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Presto (1:04). Energetic.
8. Concerto in g minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Largo (1:45). Dead stillness of sleep.
9. Concerto in g minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Allegro (2:20). Awake for a bit of jig.
10. Suonata à 4 al Santo Sepolcro in E flat Major, RV 130, Largo molto (2:37). Serious contemplation.
11. Suonata à 4 al Santo Sepolcro in E flat Major, Allegro ma poco (2:06). Leaving church in a happy mood.
12. Concerto in D major, Op. 10, No. 3, Il Gardellino, RV 428, Allegro (3:58). The goldfinch chirps merrily.
13. Concerto in D major, Op. 10, No. 3, Cantabile (2:24). A courtly dance.
14. Concerto in D major, Op. 10, No. 3, Allego (2:46). Rushing about.
15. Concerto in G major, Op.10, No. 4, RV 435, Allegro (2:35). Country dance.
16. Concerto in G major, Op.10, Largo (2:04). Stately dance.
17. Concerto in G major, Op.10, Allegro (2:16). A barmaid sings.
18. Concerto in G Minor, RV 157, Allegro (2:10). Serious, concerned.
19. Concerto in G Minor, Largo (1:30). Alone in the Doge’s audience room.
20. Concerto in G Minor, Allegro (2:23). Soldiers scuffle but none are killed.
21. Concerto in F major, Op. 10, No. 5, RV 434, Allegro ma non tanto (3:05). The sun illuminates our garden.
22. Concerto in F major, Op. 10, No. 5, largo e cantabile (3:00). A funeral march.
23. Concerto in F major, Op. 10, No. 5. Allegro (1:46). Now we can party again.
24. Concerto in G Major, Op.10, No. 6, RV 437, Allegro (3:51). A gathering at the country inn.
25. Concerto in G Major, Op.10, No. 6, Largo (1:34). A ship captain tells of his voyage.
26. Concerto in G Major, Op.10, No. 6, Allegro (2:19). A playful dance in ¾ time.

Track Listing
1. Concerto In F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, La Tempesta Di Mare, Rv 433, Allegro (2:25)   14. Concerto In D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, Allego (2:46)
2. Concerto In F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, Largo (1:33)   15. Concerto In G Major, Op.10, No. 4, Rv 435, Allegro (2:35)
3. Concerto In F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, Presto (1:56)   16. Concerto In G Major, Op.10, Largo (2:04)
4. Concerto In G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2, La Notte, Rv 439, Largo (1:27)   17. Concerto In G Major, Op.10, Allegro (2:16)
5. Concerto In G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Presto (0:54)   18. Concerto In G Minor, Rv 157, Allegro (2:10)
6. Concerto In G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Largo (0:54)   19. Concerto In G Minor, Largo (1:30)
7. Concerto In G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Presto (1:04)   20. Concerto In G Minor, Allegro (2:23)
8. Concerto In G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Largo (1:45)   21. Concerto In F Major, Op. 10, No. 5, Rv 434, Allegro Ma Non Tanto (3:05)
9. Concerto In G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2, Allegro (2:20)   22. Concerto In F Major, Op. 10, No. 5, Largo E Cantabile (3:00)
10. Suonata À 4 Al Santo Sepolcro In E Flat Major, Rv 130, Largo Molto (2:37)   23. Concerto In F Major, Op. 10, No. 5. Allegro (1:46)
11. Suonata À 4 Al Santo Sepolcro In E Flat Major, Allegro Ma Poco (2:06)   24. Concerto In G Major, Op.10, No. 6, Rv 437, Allegro (3:51)
12. Concerto In D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, Il Gardellino, Rv 428, Allegro (3:58)   25. Concerto In G Major, Op.10, No. 6, Largo (1:34)
13. Concerto In D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, Cantabile (2:24)   26. Concerto In G Major, Op.10, No. 6, Allegro (2:19)