After a programme of German overtures, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin transports us to the Venice of the ‘red-haired priest’. Vivaldi gives pride of place to virtuosity: the concerto grosso tends to be supplanted by solo instrumentalists – as is clearly demonstrated by all the works presented on this CD. A majority of ‘double concertos’ (i.e. with two soloists) alternates with solo or ripieno concertos. A feast of sumptuous music-making!
ANTONIO VIVALDI [1678-1741] Concerto grosso RV 156 en sol mineur / G minor / g-moll · Allegro (2'47) · Adagio (1'52) · Allegro (1'37) Double Concerto RV 535 en ré mineur / D minor / d-moll · Largo - Allegro (3'16) · Largo (2'36) · Allegro molto (2'29) Concerto pour violon RV 265 en Mi majeur / E major / E-dur ("L'Estro armonico" op.3 n°12) · Allegro (3'10) · Largo (4'02) · Allegro (2'18) Double Concerto RV 531 en sol mineur / G minor / g-moll · Allegro (3'30) · Largo (4'11) · Allegro (3'08) Double Concerto RV 522 en la mineur / A minor / a-moll · Allegro (3'09) · Larghetto e spiritoso (3'39) · Allegro (2'48) Concerto grosso RV 574 en Fa majeur / F major / F-dur · Allegro (4'20) · Grave (3'41) · Allegro (3'39)
