Antonio Vivaldi
The 4 Seasons - Summer - Allegro Non Molto
Nigel Kennedy
(1997)

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Lazarus
Apr 03, 2013 - 21:04

marvelous... love it...



DJ_BellsEye
Apr 03, 2013 - 20:58
Thank you.
Albinoni's Adagio next please!
Did you see the movie Gallipoli? That film made the adagio famous.
But Vivaldi- it's late Tuesday night, i'm writing, i need just a little more creative juice,
so i check out RP and see what's playing... ... ...
Vivaldi's 4 Seasons, on RP, latenight... ... ...
nice.


rdo
Mar 03, 2013 - 09:34
WonderLizard wrote:

I believe that Vivaldi was very well known during his lifetime and enjoyed popularity for his musical innovations across Europe; witness commissions from various nobility, his eminence in the Venetian opera in the early 18th century, and his notorious nickname, The Red Priest. While he wasn't as popular as many of his contemporaries, notably Scarlatti, his long, profuse career and almost continuous patronage would give testament to some renown. Nobles didn't commission works nor did patrons attend operas of a composer whose work wasn't highly regarded.


Cool. Thanks. I think they meant he was not internationally famous. But point taken. If I had to think of the band that in 200 years people will look back on and say 'why weren't they huge?' No doubt about it — it would be Gomez.


vanmas
Jan 31, 2013 - 01:54
It's winter time! Only for a short moment...
Te whole peace would be nice on Radio Paradise!


LizK
Dec 30, 2012 - 17:42
kcar wrote:

Gotta agree with cavetroll: this version does feel rushed and quite forced at times, like the players are really trying to punch this up for a modern audience. Some of Kennedy's playing of the Four Seasons is amazing, though, especially "Winter."

Thank you for the purchasing recommendation. I found this lagniappe to be sublime.


lily34
Nov 29, 2012 - 08:46
ziakut wrote:
The violin is heartbreakingly beautiful.

it is.


ziakut
Nov 29, 2012 - 08:46
The violin is heartbreakingly beautiful.


cc_rider
Sep 27, 2012 - 13:06
You know, if this Tony character keeps it up, he could be famous some day.

What?


Toke
Sep 27, 2012 - 13:06

I think Nigel was born to play 'Vivaldi' as it so suits his agression, wonderful interpretation. Gets a solid 9 from me.




rpdevotee
Aug 27, 2012 - 00:51
WonderLizard wrote:

I believe that Vivaldi was very well known during his lifetime and enjoyed popularity for his musical innovations across Europe; witness commissions from various nobility, his eminence in the Venetian opera in the early 18th century, and his notorious nickname, The Red Priest. While he wasn't as popular as many of his contemporaries, notably Scarlatti, his long, profuse career and almost continuous patronage would give testament to some renown. Nobles didn't commission works nor did patrons attend operas of a composer whose work wasn't highly regarded.

Thanks for the insight, WonderLizard...
Very articulate and impressive commentary—particularly considering the time limitation of the music we heard.


expatlar
Jul 26, 2012 - 14:46
Thanks. Right music right time, I guess. I didn't even bother to play 'Rate a Record'. Just.. thanks.

Larry and Rosa in the mountains of Michoacan


Nerubo
Jul 26, 2012 - 14:46
Why doesn't anyone ever crank this up on the train?


aelfheld
Jul 26, 2012 - 14:46
Wouldn't it be nice if the adagio and presto followed?


vanmas
Jun 25, 2012 - 04:32
Beautiful!
Always thinking of Italy when I hear Vivaldi.
The four seasons are to famous for me...
He has made more, much special music!


WonderLizard
May 24, 2012 - 08:31
rdo wrote:
I watch Classical on my cable service at home a lot. You know, the listening channels. I once saw a very interesting factoid that Vivaldi was not well known when he was alive. It goes to show, some band none of us may never have even heard of yet could be the toast of the town in 200 years.

I believe that Vivaldi was very well known during his lifetime and enjoyed popularity for his musical innovations across Europe; witness commissions from various nobility, his eminence in the Venetian opera in the early 18th century, and his notorious nickname, The Red Priest. While he wasn't as popular as many of his contemporaries, notably Scarlatti, his long, profuse career and almost continuous patronage would give testament to some renown. Nobles didn't commission works nor did patrons attend operas of a composer whose work wasn't highly regarded.


gemtag
May 24, 2012 - 08:21
beautiful


malvey254
May 24, 2012 - 08:19
Vivaldi - a mere 0.7 higher in rating than Pearl Jam's "Black" which was played a couple hours ago. RP is the great equalizer.

Also - this is has DOUBLE the rating of the David Byrne song (The Revolution - 4.4) that preceded it. Viva contrast!


rdo
Apr 22, 2012 - 14:51
I watch Classical on my cable service at home a lot. You know, the listening channels. I once saw a very interesting factoid that Vivaldi was not well known when he was alive. It goes to show, some band none of us may never have even heard of yet could be the toast of the town in 200 years.


Grammarcop
Apr 22, 2012 - 14:50
I'm making plans for Nigel. Heh, heh, heh...


Dahlia_Gumbo
Apr 22, 2012 - 14:49
Wonderful, thanks!


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