Track Listing

1. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
2. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
3. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
4. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
5. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
6. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
7. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
8. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
9. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
10. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
11. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
12. The Four Seasons (Il quattro stagione), concertos (4) for violin, strings & continuo ('Il cimento' Nos. 1-4) , Op. 8/1 - 4: Concerto
13. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in C minor ('Il sospetto'), RV 199: 1. Allegro
14. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in C minor ('Il sospetto'), RV 199: 2. Andante
15. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in C minor ('Il sospetto'), RV 199: 3. Allegro
16. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in A minor ('L'estro armonico' No. 6), Op. 3/6, RV 356: 1. Allegro
17. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in A minor ('L'estro armonico' No. 6), Op. 3/6, RV 356: 2. Largo
18. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in A minor ('L'estro armonico' No. 6), Op. 3/6, RV 356: 3. Presto
19. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in A major ('La stravaganza' No. 5) Op. 4/5, RV 347: 1. Allegro
20. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in A major ('La stravaganza' No. 5) Op. 4/5, RV 347: 2. Largo
21. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in A major ('La stravaganza' No. 5) Op. 4/5, RV 347: 3. Allegro

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1239 in Music
• Released on: 2002-08-13
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Album Description
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Violin Concertos

Customer Reviews

Lush and brilliant rendition of Four Seasons
Not only does this CD include the Four Seasons concertos, but also 3 other violin concertos (including Il Sospetto, L'estro armonico No. 6, and La Stravaganza #5) making it a good value for the money. Perlman's style is warm, lush and brilliant, giving a more emotional rendition of Vivaldi, versus the usual austere clockwork interpretation. I rather enjoy the extra feeling and lushness that Perlman brings to Vivaldi. By the way, L'estro armonico #6 is familiar to many violin students as a student concerto, and listening to Perlman is very motivating.

Great CD chronicling Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Having a taste for classical music led me to buy this particular CD and also being a fan of violin concertos. Despite my bias, I must say this version of the Four Seasons (with some other concertos) is for any who even likes to listen to music, much less of the classical genre. The London Philharmonic complement Itzhak Perlman splendidly. Overall, the value of the CD is amazing. You get 21 tracks. There were a few small miscues in the harmony, but they were few and far between; not to mention I am very critical of instrumentals. 9 out of 10.

A beautiful Vivaldi recording
Itzhak Perlman plays the Four Seasons like no other violinist. The clarity and tone indicate a master violinist but the emotion and passion convey a sense of a message.

If you are looking for a great recording of the Four Seasons, pick this one up right away, as you will find the other violin concertos to be extremely enjoyable and well played.

It is a great staple recording to have.