Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

Does she prefer original or modern instruments? If the latter, I like Marriner with the ASMF.
Ken

La Petite Bande

I have the EMI Classics recording with Nigel Kennedy. It is enjoyable, but I could not say if it is a definitive version, but probably a reliable version.

I mainly have that version as I like Kennedy's 'Lark Ascending' a great deal.

Jamie

You could do a lot worse than the 1969 version
by the Academy of St Martins in the Field conducted by Neville Mariner on the Argo label. Absolutely glorious on LP. A life affirming performance and recording that has me playing air violin.

Also very good is the 1988 recording on LP (Hyperion) by the Kings Consort. Thoroughly musical and not hackneyed sounding.

Hi Ken & Warwick,

I've gone for the

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Neville Mariner

version. Thanks for your input.

Has anyone listened to the EMI Sarah Chang version and got an opinion?

Regards,

Huw

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Originally posted by JamieL:
I have the EMI Classics recording with Nigel Kennedy. It is enjoyable, but I could not say if it is a definitive version, but probably a reliable version.

I mainly have that version as I like Kennedy's 'Lark Ascending' a great deal.

Jamie

Yes, i have this too, given as a freebie in a sunday newspaper, often seen in charity shops for a few pence.
Certainly worth looking out for.

I've enjoyed Itzak Perlman's recording for over 20 years. Wonderful!

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Originally posted by fama:
La Petite Bande

That is by far the best version I have heard by some distance - though I've not heard all 4,000,038 versions.

The baroque orchestra La Petite Bande was founded in 1972 by Sigiswald Kuijken, who is a specialist in the field of authentic performance of old music. Please click here for an example of La Petite Bande from You Tube.

This one is excellent IMO. Played by the Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca with Giuliano Carmignola as solo violinist who make Vivaldi a bit of a speciality on authentic instruments of the Baroque period.



To find it search 'Divox' on Amazom.

regards
Geoff

ROTF, Geoff,

Thanks for these two possibilities. I have to say I'm not too keen on the version using older instruments on Youtube. This may be from lack of a classical education as much as anything.

I may try them again when I have a better understanding.

Thanks Huw

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I have to say I'm not too keen on the version using older instruments on Youtube

Huw...do you think youtube is a fair way to judge really?

The Divox I suggested is an excellent recording. The Harpsichord for example is very clear and gives a certain atmosphere that suits the Vivaldi somehow.

But...nothing wrong with liking modern instrument versions.

regards
Geoff

This is a good recording, but there is no bass at all.

Personally, I think if you have floor standing speakers, they are not being used...

Just as the SC2 is not being fully used with a 282.

Or a 555PS with a CDS3.

Regards,

Jon

The Brilliant Records recording with "I Suonatori della Gioiosa Marca" i very good to me.

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Originally posted by Geoff P:

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I have to say I'm not too keen on the version using older instruments on Youtube

Huw...do you think youtube is a fair way to judge really?
...............
regards
Geoff

Hi Geoff

I think you-tube gives you an idea of how the original instruments will sound, but I agree the best way would be to hear the original vinyl record on a high quality system or even a modest system like my own. It is very difficult to audition music before buying so I often listen to you-tube and my-space samples.

I prefer the classics played on original instruments, but I like modern folk music played on baroque instruments so it maybe that I'm just a fan of that style/sound. I agree that not everybody will share this view and many who have a far greater understanding of classical music than me prefer modern instruments.

It's very difficult to recommend recordings

ATB Rotf

Is there a disco version?

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Originally posted by kuma:
Is there a disco version?

Here it is done the darryl way