European Union Chamber Orchestra, Hans-Peter Hofmann, Julian Lloyd Webber, Jiaxin Lloyd Webber - Vivaldi: Concertos for 2 Cellos (2014) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Concerto for 2 Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: I. Allegro
02. Concerto for 2 Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: II. Andante
03. Concerto for 2 Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: III. Allegro
04. Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531: I. Allegro
05. Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531: II. Largo
06. Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531: III. Allegro
07. Cello Concerto in E Minor, RV 409: I. Adagio - Allegro
08. Cello Concerto in E Minor, RV 409: II. Allegro
09. Cello Concerto in E Minor, RV 409: III. Allegro
10. Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon in G Major, RV 545: I. Andante molto
11. Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon in G Major, RV 545: II. Largo
12. Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon in G Major, RV 545: III. Allegro molto
13. Concerto for 2 Horns in F Major, RV 539: I. Allegro
14. Concerto for 2 Horns in F Major, RV 539: II. Larghetto
15. Concerto for 2 Horns in F Major, RV 539: III. Allegro
16. Concerto for Oboe and Cello in G Minor, RV 812: I. Allegro
17. Concerto for Oboe and Cello in G Minor, RV 812: II. Largo cantabile
18. Concerto for Oboe and Cello in G Minor, RV 812: III. Allegro cantabile
19. Concerto for Guitar and Bandoneon: II. Milonga



The first arranger of Vivaldi’s concertos was Vivaldi himself, and Julian Lloyd Webber’s new versions in this recording reflect the composer’s pragmatic attitude and zest for experiment. Vivaldi’s Concerto in G minor RV 531 is his only original concerto for two cellos. Alongside this appear works both popular and recently discovered, the mercurial moods of the cellos representing instruments from mandolins to hunting horns. Piazzolla’s Milonga displays all of his most distinctive hallmarks. Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed album A Tale of Two Cellos can be found on Naxos 8573251. This release follows Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber’s highly successful album A Tale of Two Cellos (8573251), with its two cellos “beautifully played and blended together” (Gramophone) and considered a thing of “rare beauty” by The Strad. This recording of Vivaldi concertos will have poignant associations and special value for Julian’s many fans, as he has since been forced to withdraw from performing due to injury. Vivaldi’s ever popular music dressed anew by such an internationally outstanding artist is a guarantee of global interest and very substantial sales.

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