A Conversation for 'The Four Seasons' by Vivaldi

The four seasons

Post 1

Eowin Redleaf

This page is very interseting, but in the version I own, it is hard to distigush between movements, so it is hard to read the sonnets at the approprate time.


The four seasons

Post 2

Kes

That must be very irritating! I've heard recordings where they run several movements without any gap ... but there are plenty that are more authentic, with discernable pauses. There are several recordings by the Academy of Ancient Music which are good .....


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Post 3

Eowin Redleaf

I'm sorry, I'm not familar with the Ancient Accadamy of Music, what is it?


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Post 4

Kes

Sorry! It's a chamber orchestra that plays on original (or copy) instruments, and plays in the baroque style. They are English musicians, and come together to record baroque music. Just check the labels of assorted "four seasons" recordings ... they have done several .. not all of them on expensive labels. Another thing to look for is the name of Christopher Hogwood as the director (director is the Baroque equivalent of conductor) ... that would ensure an "authentic" sound.


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Post 5

itsallhappening

Dearest Kes,
It sounds absolutely delightful. I wish I could experience the sounds of such and understand music more than I do. Just thought I would pop in, rather than just LURK, and catch you on the fly, to say hi! Got to go to sleep a few minutes ago.
WOL,
JLC
zzzzzzzz(dreaming in music played my you)zzzzzzzzzzzzzzSuch a lovely nite, such a lovely moon, not a bad chardonnay either.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX


The four seasons

Post 6

Kes

Enjoy your dreams, my dear ... see you on the other side. smiley - smiley


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