Synopses & Reviews
One of the most prolific and influential composers of the Baroque era, Vivaldi is especially noted for his compositions for violin, e.g., The Four Seasons. He was equally at home in composing for other instruments, however, including the flute, recorder, and bassoon. This volume comprises a selection of his finest compositions for wind instruments, including six concertos for flute and strings: Concerto No. 1 in F Major, "The Tempest" (RV 433); Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, "Night" (RV 439); Concerto No. 3 in D Major, "The Bullfinch" (RV 428); Concerto No. 4 in G Major (RV 435); Concerto No. 5 in F Major (RV 434); and Concerto No. 6 in G Major (RV 437). Also here are four "related" concertos: Concerto No. 1b, variant (RV 570) for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, and Strings; Concerto No. 2c, variant (RV 501) for Bassoon and Strings; Concerto RV 422 for (Soprano) Recorder in F Minor; and Concerto RV 444 for Sopranino Recorder in C Major. Musicians and music lovers will appreciate this convenient compilation of rewarding works by the Italian master, edited and with an introduction by Italian Baroque music expert Eleanor Selfridge-Field
Synopsis
Vivaldi's finest compositions for flute solo and string orchestra. Op. 10: Concerto No. 1 in F, "The Sea Tempest" (RV433); Concerto No. 2 in G minor, "Night" (RV439); Concerto No. 3 in D, "The Goldfinch" (RV428); Concerto No. 4 in G (RV435); Concerto No. 5 in F (RV434); and Concerto No. 6 in G (RV437).
Synopsis
Vivaldi's finest compositions for flute solo and string orchestra. Op. 10: Concerto No. 1 in F, "The Sea Tempest" (RV433); Concerto No. 2 in G minor, "Night" (RV439); Concerto No. 3 in D, "The Goldfinch" (RV428); Concerto No. 4 in G (RV435); Concerto No. 5 in F (RV434); and Concerto No. 6 in G (RV437).
Table of Contents
Introduction
"Six Flute Concertos, Op. 10 with Related Concertos fro Other Wind Instruments"
1 "Concerto in F Major, Op. 10, No.1, "The Sea Tempest," RV 433, for Flute and Strings"
ALLEGRO ? LARGO ? PRESTO
1 (alt.) "Concerto in F Major, "The Sea Tempest," RV 570, for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, and Strings"
ALLEGRO ? LARGO ? PRESTO
2 "Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2, "Night," RV 439, for Flute and Strings"
"LARGO ? PRESTO ("FANTASMI") ? PRESTO ? LARGO ("IL SONNO") ? ALLEGRO"
2 (alt.) "Concerto in Bb Major, "Night," RV 501, for Bassoon and Strings"
"LARGO ? PRESTO ("FANTASMI") ? PRESTO ? ANDANTE MOLTO ("IL SONNO") ? ALLEGRO ("SORGE L' AURORA")"
3 "Concerto in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, "The Goldfinch," RV 428, for Flute and Strings"
ALLEGRO ? CANTABILE ? ALLEGRO
3 (alt.) "Concerto in D Major, "The Goldfinch," RV 90, for Flute, Oboe, Violin, and Bassoon"
ALLEGRO ? LARGO ? ALLEGRO
4 "Concerto in G Major, Op. 10, No. 4, RV 435, for Flute and Strings"
ALLEGRO ? LARGO ? ALLEGRO
5 "Concerto in F Major, Op. 10, No. 5, RV 434, for Flute and Strings"
ALLEGRO MA NON TANTO ? LARGO CANTABILE ? ALLEGRO
5 (alt.) "Concerto in F Major, RV442, for Recorder and Strings"
[ALLEGRO MA NON MOLTO] ? LARGO E CANTABILE ? [ALLEGRO]
6 "Concerto in G Major, Op. 10, No. 6, RV 437, for Flute and Strings"
ALLEGRO ? LARGO ? ALLEGRO
6 (alt.) "Concerto in G Major, RV 101, for Flute, Oboe, Violin, and Bassoon"
ALLEGRO ? LARGO ? ALLEGRO
7 "Concerto in C Major, RV 444, for Sopranino Recorder and Strings"
ALLEGRO NON MOLTO ? LARGO ? ALLEGRO MOLTO
Notes on the Dover Edition