Notes and Editorial Reviews
Near the beginning of her career, Anne-Sophie Mutter made a recording of 'The Four Seasons' with Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic, a performance which could be described as charismatic playing of the old school. This new one features charismatic playing of a newer--if not the very latest--school. Mutter leads a smallish sixteen piece modern instruments group--the Trondheim (Norway) Soloists--in a stylish version that makes as much as possible of the work's contrasts and characterizations of natural elements, and is especially sensitive to the slower and quieter moments such as the adagios from "Summer" and "Autumn," which steal in as if on a breeze. Also included on the disc is the fiery 'Devil's Trill' Sonata of Giuseppe
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Tartini, a famous 18th century fiddle showpiece that sounds somewhat more romantic in its orchestral arrangement but is served up with considerable élan. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Concertos (4) for Violin, Op. 8 no 1-4 "Four seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer:
Anne-Sophie Mutter (Violin)
Conductor:
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trondheim Soloists
Period: Baroque
Written: 1725; Venice, Italy
Date of Recording: 05/1999
Venue: Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
2.
Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer:
Anne-Sophie Mutter (Violin)
Conductor:
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trondheim Soloists
Period: Baroque
Written: circa 1725; Venice, Italy
Date of Recording: 05/1999
Venue: Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
Length: 11 Minutes 11 Secs.
3.
Concerto for Violin in G minor, Op. 8 no 2/RV 315 "L'estate" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer:
Anne-Sophie Mutter (Violin)
Conductor:
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trondheim Soloists
Period: Baroque
Written: 1725; Venice, Italy
Date of Recording: 05/1999
Venue: Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
Length: 11 Minutes 3 Secs.
4.
Concerto for Violin in F major, Op. 8 no 3/RV 293 "L'autunno" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer:
Anne-Sophie Mutter (Violin)
Conductor:
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trondheim Soloists
Period: Baroque
Written: 1725; Venice, Italy
Date of Recording: 05/1999
Venue: Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
Length: 13 Minutes 4 Secs.
5.
Concerto for Violin in F minor, Op. 8 no 4/RV 297 "L'inverno" by Antonio Vivaldi
Performer:
Anne-Sophie Mutter (Violin)
Conductor:
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trondheim Soloists
Period: Baroque
Written: 1725; Venice, Italy
Date of Recording: 05/1999
Venue: Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
Length: 10 Minutes 10 Secs.
6.
Sonata for Violin and Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 1 no 4 "Devil's Trill" by Giuseppe Tartini
Performer:
Anne-Sophie Mutter (Violin)
Conductor:
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trondheim Soloists
Period: Baroque
Written: Italy
Date of Recording: 05/1999
Venue: Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
Length: 16 Minutes 54 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Riccardo Zandonai
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