|
Vivaldi and Piazzolla: Eight Seasons | 
| Creators: Antonio Vivaldi, Astor Piazzolla, KREMERata BALTICA
Label: Nonesuch
Category: Music
Buy New: $16.98
as of 9/3/2010 03:22 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 7661
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.2
UPC: 075597956825
EAN: 0075597956825
ASIN: B0000206A4
Release Date: February 29, 2000
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
| |
| Tracks:
| • | 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Allegro | | • | 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Largo | | • | 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Allegro | | • | Verano Porteno: Summer In Buenos Aires | | • | 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Allegro Non Molto | | • | 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Adagio | | • | 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Presto | | • | Otono Porteno: Autumn In Buenos Aires | | • | 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Allegro | | • | 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Adagio Molto | | • | 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Allegro | | • | Invierno Porteno: Winter In Buenos Aires | | • | 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Allegro Non Molto | | • | 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Largo | | • | 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Allegro | | • | Primavera Portena: Spring In Buenos Aires |
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Despite global warming, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is more popular than ever. But it still seems strange that Gidon Kremer and his Kremerata Baltica ensemble--a group that continues to stun us with riveting performances of lesser-heard works--would tackle the tried-and-true baroque masterpiece. Luckily, Kremer inventively separates each Vivaldi season with a corresponding composition from Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons Suite, making for fascinating comparisons. Kremer's performances of the Vivaldi are remarkable, sounding solid and fresh. And like an infectious Broadway musical, Piazzolla's seasons always seem on the verge of a giddy dance number. Kremer really gets to show off on these tango-inspired pieces, but he's charming throughout. The programming probably won't make this your reference Four Seasons, but for those who love their Vivaldi in small doses or fans of Kremer's Tango Ballet disc, this is a must-have. --Jason Verlinde
|
| Customer Reviews:
Very nice CD! August 10, 2010
Aigerim Magavina
It was bought as a used item...let me tell you, this is a very nice "used" item. It looks brand new, sealed and doesn't have any scratches. Love this music!
Eight Seasons May 17, 2010
Joyce Levy (Boynton Beach, FL USA)
The music CD, "Eight Seasons" by Vivaldi and Piazzolla represents a parallel season in the year. The northern hemisphere has Spring, while the southern hemisphere has winter. Piazzolla, in Argentina, wrote his music to coincide with the northern hemisphere. Of course, his music style and instrumentation are totally different from Vivaldi's and the contrast is fascinating.
Unique Experience January 16, 2009
LC
I bought this CD for my dad after we watched the Camerata Salzburg perform Piazzolla's Four Seasons. After the concert, I immediately raked through Limewire to try to find Piazzolla's masterpiece for free, but failed, so instead I bought Eight Seasons. Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Baltica do an amazing job of performing the two works.
This album combines Vivaldi's classic Four Season's with Piazzolla's unique, feisty version. It's an amazing experience hearing the two pieces juxtaposed as they are so different, but so similar. You will not be able to stop listening to this album!
What a treat!! December 16, 2008
Vacation Reader (On a Florida beach...)
I am not a musician but I am a lover of music. I recently heard a chamber music concert of Piazzolla's "Four Seasons" for the first time and really enjoyed it. While searching for a good CD to enjoy at home, I stumbled across "Eight Seasons" and purchased it, too, because Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is one of my favorites. What a wonderful find! This CD is an interesting interplay of the two pieces sometimes even within the same selection. It is lively, up beat and thoroughly enjoyable.
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.
 
| |
