Vivaldi: Mandolin and Lute Concerti

L'Arte Dell'Arco

93810

The mandolin was essentially the instrument of amateur musicians in the early to mid 18th century. Vivaldi composed many concertos and trios for the young ladies of the Ospiedale della Pieta – including the famous G major RV532, which must rank as one of his most popular works after the Four Seasons. The concertos and trios on this CD make a delightful programme, written for the pleasure of gifted students and patrons, full of the hallmarks of Vivaldian style that will not disappoint those who love the famous Four Seasons violin concertos from his Op.8 set. Simple, catchy melodies abound, in both still and often poignant slow movements as well as sparky fast movements.

Works:
• Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Mandolins, Strings and Continuo in G, R.532
• Vivaldi: Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D major, RV 93
• Vivaldi: Concerto for Viola d'Amore and Lute in D minor, RV 540
• Vivaldi: Concerto in A RV 780 for harpsichord, strings and continuo
• Vivaldi: Concerto in C major for mandolin/lute, RV425
• Vivaldi: Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute and Basso Continuo in C major, RV 82
• Vivaldi: Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute and Basso Continuo in G minor, RV 85

CD x 1

Brilliant Classics

2019-11-13

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