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Vivaldi Collection - Flute Concertos Vol 2 / Drahos, Et Al
Naxos

Vivaldi Collection - Flute Concertos Vol 2 / Drahos, Et Al

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Details

Composer
VIVALDI
Artist
Béla, Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia, Drahos
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jan 14, 2000
Catalog #
8553101
UPC
730099410120

About


The flute is probably the most serene instrument of all, aside from the harp. Its sound alone has a miraculously calming effect, evoking a mood of tranquility. This is assuming, of course, that the music being played is of a high and beauteous quality, something of which Antonio Vivaldi was certainly a master. The first concerto, "La tempesta di mare" (Sea storm), will be instantly recognizable by anyone who has seen recent diamond or wine commercials on television. The main theme's rapid upward scale is an engaging device the composer will use a few times throughout this collection. The Concerto in G minor, "La notte" (Night), creates an eerie atmosphere with its somber tones and very pregnant pauses, followed by a raging allegro. The D major concerto, "Il gardellino" (The Goldfinch) borrows the "The Four Seasons" technique of suggesting bird-song with two solo violins. Béla Drahos's playing in these and the remaining concertos captures the smile that is ever-present in Vivaldi's music with unerring skill and purity of tone. The Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia partners him with pungent, animated accompaniments. Naxos' warm recording enhances the effect of these engaging performances, which are simply as fine as any available.--Victor Carr, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 22 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 02:45
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    02:45
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  2. 2 II. Largo 01:52
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  3. 3 III. Presto 02:13
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Presto
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  4. 4 I. La notte - Largo 02:26
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. La notte - Largo
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  5. 5 II. Fantasmi: Presto - Largo - Presto 03:03
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Fantasmi: Presto - Largo - Presto
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  6. 6 III. Il sonno: Largo 01:40
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Il sonno: Largo
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  7. 7 IV. Allegro 02:16
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  8. 8 I. Allegro 03:47
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    03:47
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  9. 9 II. Largo cantabile 02:56
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Largo cantabile
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  10. 10 III. Allegro 02:53
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  11. 11 I. Allegro 02:30
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  12. 12 II. Largo 01:56
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  13. 13 III. Allegro 02:18
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  14. 14 I. Allegro ma non tanto 02:46
    Track
    14
    Title
    I. Allegro ma non tanto
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  15. 15 II. Largo e cantabile 02:55
    Track
    15
    Title
    II. Largo e cantabile
    Duration
    02:55
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  16. 16 III. Allegro 01:49
    Track
    16
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  17. 17 I. Allegro 03:43
    Track
    17
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    03:43
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  18. 18 II. Largo 01:35
    Track
    18
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  19. 19 III. Allegro 02:37
    Track
    19
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  20. 20 I. Allegro non molto 04:50
    Track
    20
    Title
    I. Allegro non molto
    Duration
    04:50
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  21. 21 II. Largo 02:47
    Track
    21
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
  22. 22 III. Allegro 03:35
    Track
    22
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:35
    Composer
    Antonio Vivaldi
    Performer
    Béla Drahos
    Ensemble
    Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia