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

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
January 14, 2000
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      VIVALDI
    • PERFORMER
      Béla, Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia, Drahos
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 14, 2000
    • UPC
      730099410120
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8553101
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    2. II. Largo

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    3. III. Presto

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    4. I. La notte - Largo

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    5. II. Fantasmi: Presto - Largo - Presto

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    6. III. Il sonno: Largo

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    7. IV. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    8. I. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    9. II. Largo cantabile

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    10. III. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    11. I. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    12. II. Largo

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    13. III. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    14. I. Allegro ma non tanto

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    15. II. Largo e cantabile

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    16. III. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    17. I. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    18. II. Largo

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    19. III. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    20. I. Allegro non molto

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    21. II. Largo

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos

    22. III. Allegro

      Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

      Ensemble: Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia

      Performer: Béla Drahos



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