Antonio Vivaldi - Concerti Opus 8 including 'The Four Seasons'

The Avison Ensemble, Pavlo Beznosiuk (director & violin)

CKD 365 LINN RECORDS

FLAC 24/192

http://www.filefactory.com/f/f8c0c1ada50cf90e

Vivaldi’s most famous work, Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons), contains some of the most instantly recognizable music ever composed and is today viewed as a pinnacle of musical art. In their second release on Linn Records the Avison Ensemble explores the rich diversity and delights of all twelve concertos in Vivaldi’s Opus 8. Pavlo Beznosiuk, directing this refreshing performance, states:  ‘The Fours Seasons are well-known, well-loved and great fun to play, but let us not forget how richly characterful the other eight concerti are also. Throughout the set Vivaldi’s musical energy vibrates within us, connecting us to him in an irresistible, celebratory collection’.  2 CD set on Linn Records.

• BBC Radio 3 CD Review Disc of the Week, 19th November 2011

"... a recording of Vivaldi I've really enjoyed ... Here's a disc that presents those four famous concertos in context. The seasons are fine but there are so many joys in the rest of the concertos. Lovely, warm colourful playing."Andrew McGregor, BBC Radio 3 CD Review