(CD) CONCERT FOR THE PRINCE OF POLAND

Παρουσίαση

Dazzling music for a glittering occasion.
On March 21st, 1740, a gala concert was held at the famous Ospedale della Pieta in Venice to honour the visiting Frederick Christian, Prince of Poland. The four concertos written by the sixty-one-year-old Vivaldi still survive in the manuscript which was presented to the Prince as a souvenir of the occasion. Possibly the composer's last works, their brilliant technical writing, unusual scorings and innovative instrumental sonorities surely rank them among his most delightful music.

Περιεχόμενα

SINFONIA in G major, RV 149, Sol majeur / G-dur
VIOLIN CONCERTO in E-flat major, 'La tempesta di Mare', op.VIII, no.5, RV 253, Mi bemol majeur / Es-dur
CONCERTO in D minor, RV 540, re mineur / D-moll
CONCERTO in A major, RV 552, La majeur / A-dur
VIOLIN CONCERTO in C major, 'Il piacere', op.VIII, no.6, RV 180, Ut majeur / C-dur
CONCERTO in C major, RV 558, Ut majeur / C-dur

Academy of Ancient Music
Andrew Manze - Conductor