Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period, and undoubtedly his most widely known work is the set of four concertos depicting The Four Seasons - part of a larger group known as "The Contest Between Harmony and Invention".
Vivaldi published these concertos with sonnets describing in words the scenes his music was portraying. As such it is one of the earliest example of programme music.
This piece has to be the most widely recorded of any classical work, and for me one of the best recordings comes from the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields directed by Neville Marriner (1970). The opening of Winter has to be amongst the most chilling ever recorded, and Argo's sound is demonstration-worthy as usual.
Don't forget to switch to the HD setting for the best quality
Cartridge: Miyajima Shilabe MC
Phono amp: Graham Slee Accession MC
Turntable: CTC Classic 301 with SME M2-12R
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