![]() ![]() ![]() Such was the impression made that I have felt little need to explore further recordings, but when this came up on the list of CDs to review, I remembered the good impression made by Beyer et al. I saw them perform the four concertos in the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford: it remains one of the most astonishing live performances of anything I have ever seen. ![]() Equally, they have disappointed me in Telemann and Corelli. They are known for their flamboyancy and occasional excesses in terms of tempo, but for me, they are perfect for Vivaldi. If you are reading this, then you will almost certainly have your favourite version: mine is by Europa Galante and Fabio Biondi. The main works are the Four Seasons concertos, and here Beyer and Gli Incogniti compete with literally hundreds of recordings. This time, the acclimatisation took one track or less, and I found myself enjoying the first two concertos on the disc, both of which received their first recording on the original release. My first encounter with Amandine Beyer and Gli Incogniti was a Couperin disc earlier this year ( review), and I remarked that it took a number of listens to accustom my ear to their strident tone. The sonatas disc was an early Alpha release (Alpha004), no longer available. The disc containing the ‘Four Seasons’ was originally released on Zig Zag Territoires (ZZT080803) and is still available, but at a significantly higher price. The booklet lists fourteen releases, two of which are considered here.Ī number of others in the series have already reviewed (see the 300 series in the Alpha index). The French label Alpha Classics has begun a series of reissues of Baroque music, which it calls the ‘Essential Baroque Masterpieces’ collection. 1998, Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Chruch, Arsenal de Metz, Metz, France Support us financially by purchasing this fromĬoncerto for two violins and cello in G minor, RV578a Ĭoncerto for violin in B flat major, ‘Per La Signora Chiara’ RV372 Ĭoncertos for violin, ‘The Four Seasons’, op. ![]()
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