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This edition collects in one volume all four concertos that make up "The Four Seasons." The combined retail value of the component publications that make up this collection (50263030 - Spring, 50263040 - Summer, 50262990 - Fall, 50263000 - Winter), at $7.95 each, totals $31.80. This "Complete" edition is an extraordinary value. ... Read more

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Fantastic
This is exactly what I was looking for - violin and piano score with seperate violin liftout score. Good price too! ... Read more

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Excellent book by a famous musicologist.
Unfortunatly this book received a very bad italian translation. In French the book is no more published.So the english original version is very precious.

A splendid palimpsest of Vivaldi's life
Antonio Vivaldi's life is hardly well documented: certainly not as well as Mozart's or Beethoven's. Even Bach's biographical details, scarcely thorough, are significantly greater than the "Red Priest's". Vivaldi's music and reputation nearly disappeared following his death, along with a substantial number of his manuscripts and the day-to-day details of his sui generis career. His resurrection as a composer and the dogged efforts of musicologists have provided at least the rough outlines of a biography. H. C. Robbins Landon, whom some consider Joseph Haydn's alter ego, has written an excellent biography of Vivaldi, managing to provide the details of his life in only 170 pages (including illustrations). Hardly a voluminous tome, there just isn't much day-to-day knowledge available, and what is known must often be teased out of official documents that are still coming to light.

What Robbins Landon reveals about Vivaldi, especially in his few surviving letters to the nobility or the inevitable dedications to his various noble patrons, is painful. Cringing obsequiousness, fawning servility, even an occasional whining sycophancy when things go wrong and Vivaldi pleads to a patron for assistance, are all prominently displayed. This was coin of the realm for the era: the artist as flotsam in a hierarchical world. It is painful to witness, nevertheless. What is also revealed is a certain wolfishness on Vivaldi's part. His strange and lengthy menage with the attractive and moderately talented Giraud sisters, slightly unusual for a Priest. His peculiar working habits and relationships with other artists. His somewhat craven demeanor throughout his compositional career, finally inducing him to abandon Italy for Vienna at the end. This portrait of Vivaldi seems more enigmatic and his biography more of a palimpsest than the usual life story. Given the data, Robbins Landon does a superb job of at least revealing Vivaldi's milieu, picturing beautiful Venice during that era and outlining the splendid music this peculiar man created. For it is ultimately the music, and only the music, that contains the blood and heart and sinew of this marvelous composer.

Mike Birman

Viva Vivaldi!
There are not many biographies about Vivaldi because, unfortunately, only a scetch of his life is known.This biography is probably the best contemporary book on him.It is not only a good synopsis of his life but it also has very good insights on his life and music.Landon's insights are especially good when he comments on specific works of Vivaldi. Vivaldi is rightly known as a master concerto composor.However, his voluminous output also included other genre, notably many beautiful operas and sacred works.Landon does a fine job in his book of commenting on these works also and proposing that, epsecially the sacred works, need to be better appreciated and popularized.As a Vivaldi buff (and there are very few of us) I highly recommend this book.

A Baroque favourite!!
If you love baroque music and are a fan of Vivaldi you will enjoy this book! H.C. Robbins Landon has really shown alot of research in this book and gives you details about Vivaldi's work and place in society. When I read the book I was amazed at the documents and letters written by Vivaldi. The illustrations provided in this text gave me a clearer insight as to how things were like in 18th century Italy.
Also when I was read this book I now have more respect for Vivaldi's work. The amount of work he did when he was alive was amazing.(Basically, he was a workaholic!). I am glad that his works have not been neglected and are now preserved.

Bravo Landon for showing us that there is more to Vivaldi than just the 4 seasons!

A superb Vivaldi's biography
A superbly written and thoroughly researched book. I found the language superb. ... Read more

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Antonio Lucio Vivaldi became one of Europe's most popular composers during the early part of the 18th century. He wrote hundreds of concertos, dozens of operas, and many sacred works before his music fell out of fashion during the latter part of his life. His most famous work, The Four Seasons, has become one of the best-selling classical compositions of all time. ... Read more

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The book is in good condition, excellent printing
The content is being well arrange, use just few words to bring out the life and event about Vivaldi~ The book is used simple English so is also suitable for the kids. ... Read more

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Good score
A very good score, but if you want to perform these concertos, you certainly need the Ricordi Edition (firstly, there is a realized continuo part; secondly, some of the realized arpeggios and other shorthand notations are more logical [I don't agree with the Dover edition realizaion of bar 65 of the 1st mvt of Concerto no. 12]) and the Peters Editions (very logical dynamic markings and good violin fingerings).

This book is great!
This is a great Vivaldi book. Most of the concertos have similar melodies, but have entirely different moods. There are so many concertos that it takes a long time to play them all. I believe it is a great buy and it has comments at the end of the book telling you how the pieces were obtained, etc.

A good score
While listening to music, I like to have a score with me. This book is quite complete and clear. Listening to the music and have my thought flowing with music. This book helps me to understnad the harmony of these melodies. ... Read more

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Vivaldi's chamber cantatas for solo voice, some forty in total, are steadily gaining in popularity: but because of their relatively small place in the oeuvre of a composer famed for his productivity, and also on account of the general scholarly neglect of their genre, they are little discussed in the literature. This book comprehensively explores their literary and musical background, their relation to the composer's biography, the chronology of their composition, and their musical qualities. Each cantata is discussed individually, but there is also a broader consideration of aspects concerning them collectively, such as performance practice, topical allusion, and the conventions of Italian verse. The author argues that while Vivalid's cantatas are not as innovative as his concertos and operas, he produced several masterpieces in the genre that rank with his best music. MICHAEL TALBOT is Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Liverpool. ... Read more

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Antonio Vivaldi's rediscovery after World War II quickly led him from obscurity to his present renown as one of the most popular 18th-century composers. Heller's biography presents the important facets of his life, his works, and his influence on music history. ... Read more

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Good source for info on Vivaldi
I recently saw the dramatic play about Vivaldi (which bears the same title as this book) and became interested in learning more hard facts about the composer. I started with this bio and found it to be interesting and well-translated from its original German. It also provides some great vintage photos and illustrations. For anyone interested in learning about Vivaldi's absolutely fascinating life, I would recommend it. ... Read more

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Another volume in the continuing series published by Ricordi in cooperation with the Fondazione Giorgio Cini Istituto Italiano Antonio Vivaldi. With critical and historical notes in Italian and English. ... Read more

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Performed by Michael Metelka, violin Accompaniment: Czech Symphony Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Mario KlemensNow in a deluxe 2-CD set with slow-tempo practice accompaniments! This new package features a beautiful, newly-engraved solo part. Here is the classic which sits atop the Baroque literature for violin and orchestra. Magnificent in every way, and well worth the effort to learn. Master virtuoso Michael Metelka performs this perennial classic, then he steps aside and you take your place as soloist with the magnificent Czech Symphony Chamber Orchestra under Maestro Mario Klemens. A joy to perform, as well as to listen to, it will delight you for a lifetime!Includes a high-quality printed music score and two compact discs with the complete work with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on right channel for easy isolation); then a second recording in full stereo of the accompaniments, minus the soloist; plus slow-tempo accompaniment versions for your practice convenience. ... Read more

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bad experience
There is a cut off of the music on first page of this music book. I tried to replace another one, the same thing happened. The print was in bad qulity too. ... Read more

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Vivaldi's Four Seasons is one the best known and prettiest works of the Baroque Era, consisting of four movements. Before each concerto is a sonnet, probably composed by Vivaldi, that characterizes each respective season. This beautiful songbook features full-color illustrations, a summary, composer notes, and easy piano arrangements. ... Read more

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Very Colourful!
This book from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is so cute!
It took awhile to get to me but well worth the wait!Aside from the rich pictures of 18th century scenery and people, this book can also be used as a picture book for children.
With the sonnets for each season, the pictures lets your imagination go back in time. The 4 seasons are wonderful concerti and the pictures helped imagine the music on another level.
The only thing that was lacking was the CD that went with it. I did not find it to be the best recording, but good nonetheless.

th 4 seasons
This is truely a beautiful piece of music, is a pleasure to play ... Read more

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Psalm 126 for Soprano, 2 Contraltos, Viola d'amore, Chalumeau Tenore, Violin "in tromba marina," Violoncello, Organ, 2 Violins, Viola and Basso Continuo. The Nisi Dominus is an unpublished work recently re-discovered and attributed to Vivaldi. Now part of the New Critical Edition, this Nisi Dominus (an intonation of Psalm 126 in eight movements) was only re-discovered in May 2003. Until then it had escaped the notice of scholars since its only source - a score kept in Dresden - attributed it to Galuppi rather than its real author, Vivaldi. This is the "missing" work of the five psalms that Vivaldi wrote for the Ospedale della Pieta in 1739, two years before his death. The work consists of parts for a soprano, two contraltos, no fewer than five obbligato instruments (viola d'amore, cello, tenor chalumeau pipe, organ and "tromba marina"), string instruments and basso continuo. Each obbligato instrument appears with special prominence in one of the movements. This exotic orchestration makes this Vivaldi's most coloured sacred vocal work (apart from his Juditha triumphans). The Nisi Dominus is a highly interesting work, as its clearly shows how the composer was absorbing many aspects of the new gallant style in his last few years, while still keeping his own artistic personality intact. This edition is accompanied by a critical section in Italian and English. ... Read more

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2 trumpets, strings, and basso continuo. ... Read more

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Perform timeless Violin works with Plovdiv Chamber Orchestra! Perfect for practice, rehearsal, auditions, contest solos, performances, and more!Antonio Vivaldi created his groundbreaking and magnificent 'La Stravaganza' to show the violin in all its diverse and extravagant forms, building on the great concerti he created with his set entitled 'L'Estro Armonico.' Utilizing numerous then-innovative violin techniques, Vivaldi created a wild excursion through the violin's capabilities and we still relish these pieces today, while significantly expanding and nurturing his slow movements as contrast to the outer movements of the concerti. This first volume (comprising the first two concerti in the set) give you a great introduction to this true Vivaldi extravaganza! This deluxe set includes a second compact disc containing a slow-speed version of the accompaniments to help you get up to speed.

Includes a newly-engraved edition of the concerto on high-quality ivory paper; and a digital stereo compact disc featuring a complete performance of the concerto with orchestra and soloist, followed by a second performance minus you, the soloist; and a second compact disc containing a full-speed version of each complete concerto followed by a special -20% reduced-tempo version of the accompaniments for practice purposes. The concerti are voluminously indexed for your practice and performance convenience.

MMO CD 3191
Performed by Bojidara Kouzmanova, violin
Accompaniment: Plovdiv Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Nayden Todorov
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COMPOSERCOMPOSITION TITLE
Vivaldi, AntonioViolin Concerto in B-flat major, op. 4, no. 1, RV383a (from 'La Stravaganza')
Vivaldi, AntonioViolin Concerto in E minor, op. 4, no. 2, RV279 (from 'La Stravaganza') ... Read more

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Features 31 pieces by Antonio Vivaldi arranged for solo guitar with tablature. Includes historical notes, performance suggestions, explanation of ornaments, and more. ... Read more

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contents, please
Most of the reviews to books that I have read here are practically useless because they are subjective and only refer to taste. Very few describe the book reviewed and what the book really deals with; no description of the contents are given either. As for sheet music the most important thing is to show the titles or names of the musical pieces (the names of the composers too) in the book, i.e. the contents! It would be great if the reviewers in the case of the music sheets would have actually compared them with recorded music easily to be found. ... Read more

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Vivaldi's celebrated Four Seasons are among the most popular works of all time and these, with the rest of the concertos in Op. 8, represent the composer's remarkable innovation in the field of the Baroque concerto. This detailed guide examines the work's origin and construction in a way that enables the reader to distinguish what is extraordinary about the Seasons, at the same time providing an ideal introduction to Vivaldi's music in general. ... Read more

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Very Nice Score
This is a very good musical score of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and the rest of opus 8.My only disappointment was that the harpsichord (continuo) was not scored (which would have been extremely useful in 'Autumn' or 'Storm at Sea').

This score is great!!!My orchestra loved it!
This score is great!!! My orchestra loved it!I know you will too

The best available score of "The Four Seasons"
This is no doubt the best music score Dover Publications (which generally publishes high quality reprints of older editions) has ever put out.Not only is the score of this set of Vivaldi's Op. 8 concertos--consisting of the "Four Seasons" and eight other works--freshly edited from a computer database version of the 1725 first edition by Dr. Eleanor Selfridge-Field, but it is beautifully typeset and contains ample "Critical Notes" and variant passages.And the price is an outright steal!Every lover of Vivaldi owes it to himself or herself to get this magnificent score ... Read more

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Perform timeless Violin works with a full orchestra! Perfect for practice, rehearsal, auditions, contest solos, performances, and more!Three beautiful Baroque concerti from the master composer, Antonio Vivaldi, all part of his famous 'L'Estro Armonico.' Glorious Venetian Baroque music, rewarding to study and play. The wonderful `Double' Concerto includes printed parts for both primo and secondo violin, and includes accompaniments with orchestra minus primo violin, as well as with orchestra only (minus both violins) for you and a fellow violinist to perform. Suitable for a variety of technical levels.

Includes a high-quality printed music score and compact disc with complete and stereo accompaniment recordings.

MMO CD 3126
Performed by Geoffrey Applegate, violin; Lenore Sjoberg, 2nd violin
Accompaniment: Classic Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Emil Kahn ... Read more