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Post by julesd68 on Feb 23, 2016 15:05:11 GMT
For some reason I really don't get tired of this work, as some have done. I guess I don't hear it that often, but when I do, I always find something new in it to enjoy. And then there's the performance side to it as well - to hear this work performed live by a really talented ensemble is quite something to behold. Last Friday's performance in Manchester by La Serenissima really confirmed for me that it is one of the great 'master works' of all time - it's so worth making the effort to hear this work live. It's such an intense experience, it manages to be moving and an adrenaline rush all at the same time. The melodic invention is quite wonderful and somehow the composer manages to maintain this throughout the work. I particularly love the interplay between the violins and then there's the solo violin which is such an expression of the art that it requires an absolute virtuoso to helm the work and give it the fullest expression. I recently acquired the sweet sounding all analogue recording on Fone Records with the ever excellent Salvatore Accardo but it certainly won't be the last recording I own. I'm still looking to acquire the BIS recording that Martin T introduced me to some time ago but keep getting outbid on ebay on the rare occasion that a vinyl copy comes along. I would also like to get the old Neville Marriner recording on Argo that was held the benchmark for a number of years. So yes, it's going to be more, not less Four Seasons for me in the future!!  |
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 23, 2016 16:26:31 GMT
You'd probably enjoy Vivaldi's musical drama L'Olimpiade as well. The 4 Seasons music makes star appearances, with vocal accompaniment! I have highlights CD ...  For example, track 3 on this ....> Also available on more recent recordings. On LP as well ...  Here's the full deal ... and on YouTube ... |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 23, 2016 18:40:32 GMT
Thanks Jerry, looks excellent and will be checking this out for sure ...
Are you familiar with the bassoon concertos? These were a revelation for me when I heard them performed last week!
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 23, 2016 18:45:31 GMT
Yep, the bassoon concertos are amazing, aren't they! I'm not sure Viv knew how to write boring music. This thread has started a minor Vivaldi revival for me.  |
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Post by speedysteve on Feb 23, 2016 19:00:04 GMT
I love the Drottningholm baroque ensemble version. I bought the cd back in the day. Used to pass by the church in Stockholm where it was recorded. The use of the church organ for bass accompaniment is especially pleasing and the timbre of the baroque instruments.
www.gramophone.co.uk/review/vivaldi-the-four-seasons-29 |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 23, 2016 22:37:46 GMT
Yes that's the version I'm looking for on the BIS label!
Not many copies around, on vinyl at least ...
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Post by MartinT on Feb 23, 2016 22:42:17 GMT
It's certainly my favourite.
I do have the Marriner/Argo on vinyl, it was my first classical purchase.
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Post by daytona600 on Feb 25, 2016 10:16:10 GMT
Fone version is excellent but i would not delay getting a copy as they only press 496 copies
as they use One-Stage Pressing Process & they never repress Sacd version is excellent as well
BIS verson if i can get orders for 500 copies will get these to market
Also like the Divox remastered by AudioNautes 45rpm version
Le Quattro Stagioni : 4 Seasons : Giuliano Carmignola
45rpm Direct to disc chasing the dragon is another top class version
a 4
Vivaldi – Le Quattro Stagioni – The Four Seasons – Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca & Giuliano Carmignola
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 25, 2016 14:23:23 GMT
I like the solo violin on that Carmignola recording - very fierce! Played at a slightly higher tempo too ...
I should add that the Fone recording is very good value for money compared to some, especially for what is an all-analogue affair.
I will be keeping an eye on their catalogue for future releases.
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Post by Clive on Jul 9, 2016 17:56:57 GMT
I've got hold of the Fone Records Four Seasons. It's even better than I'd hoped so thanks Jules for mentioning it. It's played so beautifully. This is going to be played a lot. I thought I'd exhausted my Four Seasons appetite. This really is a great recording. If I could only play one record this might well be it.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 9, 2016 20:21:49 GMT
The Fone is superb, I have it on vinyl. This is my all-time favourite Four Seasons recording and I absolutely never tire of it.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 10, 2016 11:02:05 GMT
I've got hold of the Fone Records Four Seasons. It's even better than I'd hoped so thanks Jules for mentioning it. It's played so beautifully. This is going to be played a lot. I thought I'd exhausted my Four Seasons appetite. This really is a great recording. If I could only play one record this might well be it. So pleased you're enjoying it! Fone is definitely a label to keep an eye on for future releases. Great performances, all analogue pressings, sensible prices - what's not to like ... |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 10, 2016 11:03:42 GMT
The Fone is superb, I have it on vinyl. This is my all-time favourite Four Seasons recording and I absolutely never tire of it. My copy still hasn't turned up yet Martin! It's coming from Canada via pigeon mail by the look of things ... Not having much luck with ordering vinyl at the moment as you know ... |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 10, 2016 12:04:13 GMT
<sympathy>
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Post by daytona600 on Jul 11, 2016 8:51:27 GMT
The Fone is superb, I have it on vinyl. This is my all-time favourite Four Seasons recording and I absolutely never tire of it. My copy still hasn't turned up yet Martin! It's coming from Canada via pigeon mail by the look of things ... Not having much luck with ordering vinyl at the moment as you know ... have some left in UK Stock , full fone catalogue in stock on 180g & sacd |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 11, 2016 8:58:28 GMT
My copy still hasn't turned up yet Martin! It's coming from Canada via pigeon mail by the look of things ... Not having much luck with ordering vinyl at the moment as you know ... have some left in UK Stock , full fone catalogue in stock on 180g & sacd Scott, I would appreciate it if you would reply to my recent emails regarding my order from you! |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 13, 2016 9:00:58 GMT
Here's the Four Seasons as you've never heard it before, and as you're never likely to hear again courtesy of maestro Uli John Roth!
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Post by MartinT on Jul 13, 2016 10:31:23 GMT
Umm, no that doesn't work for me at all  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 13, 2016 11:21:57 GMT
No me neither, just posted it for a bit of fun ... UJR was great in Scorpions though ... |
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 1, 2016 16:06:06 GMT
At last my BIS vinyl recording of 4 Seasons has landed!
Took forever by surface mail from Canada but was super cheap so can't complain.
Looks to have arrived in very nice condition so will do a shoot out with the Accardo version and post results ...
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