Vivaldi Concerto Collection Four Seasons

Product Description

This collection features the renowned recordings of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" by Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Karajan's passing. These recordings, made in the 1970s, are celebrated as some of Karajan's most iconic works. This is the first time Karajan recorded "The Four Seasons," using the OIBP source. The collection includes performances of Vivaldi's Violin Concerto "The Four Seasons" Op. 8, Albinoni's Adagio in G minor (arranged by Giazotto), and Corelli's Concerto for Ensemble in G minor, Op. 8-6 "Christmas Concerto," featuring violinist Michel Schwalbe.

Product Specification

- Artist: Herbert von Karajan & Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
- Violinist: Michel Schwalbe
- Recording Dates: 1972 (Vivaldi), 1969 (Albinoni), 1970 (Corelli)
- Recording Locations: Church of France, St. Moritz, Switzerland
- Recording Method: Stereo (session)

Recorded Music

1. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto Op. 8 "The Four Seasons" Concerto No. 1 in E major, Rv269 "Spring" - 1st movement: Allegro - 2nd movement: Largo E Pianissimo Sempre - 3rd movement: Danza Pastorale (Allegro)
2. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto Op. 8 "The Four Seasons" Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Rv315 "Summer" - 1st movement: Allegro Non Molto - 2nd movement: Adagio-presto - 3rd movement: Presto
3. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto Op. 8 "The Four Seasons" Concerto No. 3 in F major, Rv293 "Autumn" - 1st movement: Allegro - 2nd movement: Adagio Molto - 3rd movement: Allegro
4. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto Op. 8 "The Four Seasons" Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Rv297 "Winter" - 1st movement: Allegro Non Molto - 2nd movement: Largo - 3rd movement: Allegro
5. Albinoni: Adagio for Strings and Organ in G minor
6. Corelli: Concerto for Orchestra in G minor, Op. 6-8 "Christmas Concerto" - 1st movement: Vivace-grave-allegro - 2nd movement: Adagio-allegro-adagio - 3rd movement: Vivace - 4th movement: Allegro - 5th movement: Pastorale (Largo)