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By D. Cooper
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have to be in the right mood for listening to the original Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons as brilliant as it is. It just may be one of those pieces of music which has become destined to be overplayed. Familiarity may breed contempt. Despite being a big admirer of Max Richter's work, but not a fan of the previous "recomposed" recordings on Deutsche Grammophon, it was with some trepidation that I ordered this CD.
How wrong I was to be so initially cautious. Richter has absorbed Vivaldi to ensure that this is no remix or redundant rearrangement. Richter has discarded about 75% of Vivaldi's original and the CD only runs for 44 minutes playing time. However, don't let this put you off. What you will hear will astound you. Exquisite violin playing by David Hope is layered over Richter's trademark use of electronica in some of the movements which add a quiet depth and bass and bring out the ever so slight melancholic string of the violin. It will leave you wanting a lot more, but 44 minutes of sublime quality is far superior to 70 minutes of make do in my books. Play it loud and play it through headphones to experience something you will have never heard before. Just superb.
How wrong I was to be so initially cautious. Richter has absorbed Vivaldi to ensure that this is no remix or redundant rearrangement. Richter has discarded about 75% of Vivaldi's original and the CD only runs for 44 minutes playing time. However, don't let this put you off. What you will hear will astound you. Exquisite violin playing by David Hope is layered over Richter's trademark use of electronica in some of the movements which add a quiet depth and bass and bring out the ever so slight melancholic string of the violin. It will leave you wanting a lot more, but 44 minutes of sublime quality is far superior to 70 minutes of make do in my books. Play it loud and play it through headphones to experience something you will have never heard before. Just superb.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Recomposed? is this a good word?
This recording is an enjoyable, unchallenging, easy listening remix of this well loved classic, provided you like that Philip Glass style filmic sound.
Certainly no classic if truth be told, not really very original and certainly no hint of genius. Recomposed? hmm, nothing too clever here, it's all a bit safe & obvious but nice and pleasant floaty music nonetheless.
Many people will hate this, Richter will certainly not convert purists.
This feels like an enjoyable film score rather than a serious musical reinvention. I can imagine this as background music for a Stephen Poliakoff play.
This recording is an enjoyable, unchallenging, easy listening remix of this well loved classic, provided you like that Philip Glass style filmic sound.
Certainly no classic if truth be told, not really very original and certainly no hint of genius. Recomposed? hmm, nothing too clever here, it's all a bit safe & obvious but nice and pleasant floaty music nonetheless.
Many people will hate this, Richter will certainly not convert purists.
This feels like an enjoyable film score rather than a serious musical reinvention. I can imagine this as background music for a Stephen Poliakoff play.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Sarah
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This breathes new life into old bones. It's exhilarating, moving, overwhelming, consoling. I love the playfulness of the tuning up session (track 0) and all the joy that follows. Just don't expect to hear Vivaldi as you know it. It is, and it isn't.
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Max Richter Recomposed Vivaldi
Love it! Love it! Love it! Cant say any more about it Amazon as I would like to purchase another copy.
Published 6 days ago by Joy FitzSimmons
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Beautiful
If you're a fan of Max Richter, this won't disappoint. He's sensitively re-worked Vivaldi's masterpiece in a way that ensures you immediately recognise it as The Four Seasons. Read more
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Published 14 days ago by UncommonStuff
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Published 17 days ago by Colin P
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A Masterclass of interpretation
One word: Genius. Some more words: get the disc, settle down, turn up the volume, adjust for truly sonorous bass, and luxuriate in sumptuous baroque. Read more
Published 26 days ago by egroeg
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Freshness to cut through the overfamiliar
I have had a copy of the English Concert recording for many years (vinyl then CD). This does not replace or diminish that. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Soundguy
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EXCELLENT PURCHASE
This CD came wrapped and was in perfect condition. Thank-you.
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Published 2 months ago by Leslee Chennells
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Superb
After suffering for so long through cheesy association, under Max Richter's stewardship Vivaldi's Four Seasons regains the beauty, presence and gravitas it so richly deserves.
Published 3 months ago by Mr Paul Smith
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Empty spaces
I got the vinyl version of this as I love vinyl (the warmth and fuss of the medium) was I let down? Yes and No, it was different from what I was expecting (not sure what I was... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ROWLADNS
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Fantastic cd
This is a real gem of a surprise. Utterly beautiful in parts. I am so glad I bought it. Keep it up Mr Richter.
Published 4 months ago by Tony Davis
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