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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By T. Mason
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a re-release of their "Vivaldi concertos pour mandoline" in 2006, so I shall re-release my review of that (the lute pieces were re-recorded in 2006, but the same comments still apply)!
I cannot praise this CD too highly; sub-titled "virtuoso Venetian music for lute and mandolin", the inventiveness, colour and rhythmic liveliness of Vivaldi is matched here by the astonishing virtuosity of Rolf Lislevand, firstly on the mandolin and then with the lute. He is wonderfully supported by an excellent group of instrumentalists and together they have produced a CD of captivating originality, energy and subtlety.
The informative liner notes of this version are well worth reading, but given that the earlier release (without the notes) is less than half the price of this one and still available, it is much better value - and then you could run to the Saldivar Codex as well.
I cannot praise this CD too highly; sub-titled "virtuoso Venetian music for lute and mandolin", the inventiveness, colour and rhythmic liveliness of Vivaldi is matched here by the astonishing virtuosity of Rolf Lislevand, firstly on the mandolin and then with the lute. He is wonderfully supported by an excellent group of instrumentalists and together they have produced a CD of captivating originality, energy and subtlety.
The informative liner notes of this version are well worth reading, but given that the earlier release (without the notes) is less than half the price of this one and still available, it is much better value - and then you could run to the Saldivar Codex as well.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Only the Mandolin pieces are newly recorded.
27 Mar 2007
By Sir Cecil
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
The majority of the works presented here were recorded and originally released over a decade ago. Only the two concertos featuring mandolin are newly recorded.
It is a pity that the recording dates are not clearly noted on the outer sleeve, as this would make it clear that this is basically a re-release, with just a few tracks added. Many will buy this thinking it is a new look at the lute concertos from Lislevand, when in fact it is the old one in disguise.
Having said that, the older release is now hard-to-find and was exceptionally good. It was only spoiled by very short playing time. So it could be argued that fault has now been addressed and the new mandolin concerto recordings make a welcome, belated and easily-accomodated entry to fill out the disc.
The mandolin movements are handled in typical Lislevand style, full of flair and total command. The sound does not clash with the earlier recordings, despite the definite benefits a decade has given to the newer recordings.
No Lislevand admirer will be disappointed with his latest work. It's just a pity that for most of his followers, two-thirds of this CD will already be in their libraries.
However, for those coming to Lislevand's Vivaldi recordings for the first time, this is the full package and no better CD of this repertoire is to be found.
It is a pity that the recording dates are not clearly noted on the outer sleeve, as this would make it clear that this is basically a re-release, with just a few tracks added. Many will buy this thinking it is a new look at the lute concertos from Lislevand, when in fact it is the old one in disguise.
Having said that, the older release is now hard-to-find and was exceptionally good. It was only spoiled by very short playing time. So it could be argued that fault has now been addressed and the new mandolin concerto recordings make a welcome, belated and easily-accomodated entry to fill out the disc.
The mandolin movements are handled in typical Lislevand style, full of flair and total command. The sound does not clash with the earlier recordings, despite the definite benefits a decade has given to the newer recordings.
No Lislevand admirer will be disappointed with his latest work. It's just a pity that for most of his followers, two-thirds of this CD will already be in their libraries.
However, for those coming to Lislevand's Vivaldi recordings for the first time, this is the full package and no better CD of this repertoire is to be found.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plays both parts
30 May 2011
By Simen Kjaersdalen
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Lislevand playes old-style mandolino here, using fingertips only, no plectrum/quill. Because very few play that way today, he recorded both parts himself. If tou don't think too much about that, this is one the best Vivaldi-recordings ever.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional
6 May 2010
By Alexander
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
This is a great record. I bought it for track #2 which is amazing. It proves that Vivaldi is much more than The Four Seasons. The sound quality is remarkable, and I love the artwork. Highly recommended.
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