The Forgotten Baroque Master
Donald Macleod begins his story of an unconventional priest and composer, who wrote The Four Seasons, and was rediscovered in the twentieth century as one of the most important musical figures of his age.
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Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto in G minor RV.315, Op.8`2 (L'Estate) for violin and orchestra
Conductor: Andrea MARCON Performer: Giuliano CARMIGNOLA - Violin Performer: Venice Baroque Orchestra
- SONY CLASSICAL.
- SK5-1352.
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Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto in E major RV.269, Op.8`1 (La Primavera) for violin and orchestra
Performer: Rinaldo ALESSANDRINI - Harpsichord Performer: Stefania Azzaro - Main Artist Performer: Concerto Italiano
- Opus.
- OP30363.
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Antonio Vivaldi
Sum in medio tempestatum - motet RV.632 for soprano, strings and continuo
Performer: Robert KING - Director Performer: Tuva SEMMINGSEN - Soprano Performer: The KING'S CONSORT
- Hyperion.
- CDS4417181.
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Antonio Vivaldi
L' Olimpiade - opera in 3 acts
Performer: Rinaldo ALESSANDRINI - Director Performer: Roberta INVERNIZZI - Soprano Performer: Sonia PRINA - Contralto Performer: Concerto Italiano
- OPUS III.
- op-30401.
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Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto in D major RV.93 for lute, 2 violins and continuo
Performer: Beatrice PORNON - Vihuela Performer: Brian FEEHAN - Theorbo Performer: Guido MORINI - Organ Performer: Laura JOHNSON - Violin Performer: Rolf LISLEVAND - Lute Performer: Ensemble.
- Naive.
- Op30429.
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