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| 1. 305 tracks over 11 CDs - Antonio Vivaldi |
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For King's sterling service to the Vivaldian cause,one of his most important and satisfying recording projects to date,I am thankful. --Gramophone
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Susan Gritton, Lisa Milne, Catherine Denley, Lynton Atkinson, Deborah York, Joyce Didonato, Nathalie Stutzmann, Charles Daniels... - Ch?ur & orchestre du King's Consort, dir. Robert King
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This is a fantastic box. It comprises the ten volumes (11 CDs in all) of Vivaldi's complete sacred music recorded by The King's Consort between 1994 and 2003. The music itself is fabulous; in my view it is in these works especially that Vivaldi's greatness shines most brightly. It has wonderful variety from the beautiful and solemn to the joyfully vigorous, and Vivaldi's gift for melody and harmonic creativity runs through every piece.
The performances are unfailingly excellent. The discs are littered with star soloists - James Bowman, Robin Blaze, Catherine Denley, Michael George, Sarah Connolly, Joyce Didonato... the list goes on and on and they give the excellent performances one would expect. The instrumentalists and chorus are equally good and the whole thing is beautifully judged, with real weight and gravitas when needed and a delightful suppleness and spring in the step for the livelier parts.
As with any large set, there will be parts which you like more than others (I've never been crazy about Juditha Triumphans, for example) and, like me, you may already have favourite versions of some of these works. These certainly won't depose people like Emma Kirkby and Andreas Scholl in my affections but they are top quality performances and there is also stuff here which I've never come across elsewhere, all of it excellent, and you simply can't go wrong with this box.
In short this is a magnificent set. It is quite an investment, but it will give you a lifetime of pleasure and I recommend it very warmly.
The performances are unfailingly excellent. The discs are littered with star soloists - James Bowman, Robin Blaze, Catherine Denley, Michael George, Sarah Connolly, Joyce Didonato... the list goes on and on and they give the excellent performances one would expect. The instrumentalists and chorus are equally good and the whole thing is beautifully judged, with real weight and gravitas when needed and a delightful suppleness and spring in the step for the livelier parts.
As with any large set, there will be parts which you like more than others (I've never been crazy about Juditha Triumphans, for example) and, like me, you may already have favourite versions of some of these works. These certainly won't depose people like Emma Kirkby and Andreas Scholl in my affections but they are top quality performances and there is also stuff here which I've never come across elsewhere, all of it excellent, and you simply can't go wrong with this box.
In short this is a magnificent set. It is quite an investment, but it will give you a lifetime of pleasure and I recommend it very warmly.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Vespone
Absolutely outstanding. One of the best recordings I have in my collection of baroque music. Vivaldi's sacred works are fascinating. Performaces and interpretation are absolutely "super". Every fan of baroque music should have this in his/her collection.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By James Hayes
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Not just the finest recordings of baroque choral music, but one of the finest classic recordings full stop. Featured King's Consort soloists are beyond outstanding. Music and voices flawlessly performed, superb recording quality: 13+ hours of transcendental beauty. Hugely recommended!
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