Spinning Today (Classical version)

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Antonio Vivaldi – ‘Concerti’





Concentus musicus Wien, Harnoncourt; Concerto Amsterdam, Jaap Schröder
Played using original instruments.

Telefunken ‘Das Alte Werke’ 6.35416 (1968) 6 LP set

Do I need yet another copy of the 'Four Seasons'? No not really, but then I'm a big fan of the use of original instruments - and this version inter alia is a refreshing and interesting reading. No, it doesn't surplant the Drottingholm Consort's version in my opinion, but is a welcome addition nonetheless.

The rest of the concerti are thoroughly enjoyable as well.