Vivaldi and Piazzolla: Eight Seasons
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Composer: Astor PiazzollaComposer: Antonio Vivaldi
Performer: KREMERata BALTICA
Performer: Gidon Kremer
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2000-02-29
Music Label: Nonesuch
Soundtracks:
- 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Allegro
- 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Largo
- 'La Primavera' - Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1: Allegro
- Verano Porteno: Summer In Buenos Aires
- 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Allegro Non Molto
- 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Adagio
- 'L'Estate' - Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2: Presto
- Otono Porteno: Autumn In Buenos Aires
- 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Allegro
- 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Adagio Molto
- 'L'Autunno' - Concerto In F Major, Op. 8 No. 3: Allegro
- Invierno Porteno: Winter In Buenos Aires
- 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Allegro Non Molto
- 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Largo
- 'L'Invierno' - Concerto In F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4: Allegro
- Primavera Portena: Spring In Buenos Aires
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Free Music Review: Great recording of Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Hit: 5 Stars
The `eight seasons' referred to in this CD's name are the `Four Seasons' of Vivaldi and the `Four Seasons' of the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. Piazzolla is the composer most responsible for the meeting and merging of Argentine Tango and Western Classical music. From his large output, "Cuatro Estaciones Porte?os," "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires" (people from Buenos Aires are known as "Porte?os"), is one of the undisputed masterworks. There are numerous recordings of these four wonderful pieces available, including one I would also highly recommend by a trio known as Opus 3 (composed of members of the Israeli Philharmonic), though I don't know if it is available in the U.S. (I purchased it in Argentina). But the recording of the Four Seasons of Buenos Aires that I think most moving is that on this CD with Gidon Kremer. If you're primarily interested in Piazzolla's music, it is likely that, like me, you probably don't need another copy of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, but the juxtaposition of the two works on this CD is not entirely without merit, as Piazzolla does quote from Vivaldi's seasons in his own pieces, often with very pleasing effect.
The `Four Seasons of Buenos Aires' are therefore in effect orchestral tangos, though they nonetheless inhabit a different sound-world than, say, the patron saint of traditional Argentine tango, Carlos Gardel. If you have heard other versions of these pieces, you may be surprised at how wonderfully refined Kremer and his group are able to make them sound, yet without losing any of the power and color inherent in the tango as a musical form. My personal favorite of Piazzolla's seasons is "Invierno Porte?o," "Winter in Buenos Aires," which is a sensuously beautiful yet melancholy classical tango played with just the right combination of passion, intensity, and restraint. In this version Kremer's violin along with the wonderful strings suit the music perfectly.
Vivaldi and Piazzolla: Eight Seasons Poster
Despite global warming, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is more popular than ever. But it still seems strange that Gidon Kremer and his Kremerata Baltica ensemble--a group that continues to stun us with riveting performances of lesser-heard works--would tackle the tried-and-true baroque masterpiece. Luckily, Kremer inventively separates each Vivaldi season with a corresponding composition from Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons Suite, making for fascinating comparisons. Kremer's performances of the Vivaldi are remarkable, sounding solid and fresh. And like an infectious Broadway musical, Piazzolla's seasons always seem on the verge of a giddy dance number. Kremer really gets to show off on these tango-inspired pieces, but he's charming throughout. The programming probably won't make this your reference Four Seasons, but for those who love their Vivaldi in small doses or fans of Kremer's Tango Ballet disc, this is a must-have. --Jason VerlindeClassical Music CDs
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