Weekend Vivaldi: Concerto for 4 Violins, RV 580; Cello Cto in C, RV 401; Cto in C for 2 Trumpets, RV 537; Cto in B Flat for 2 Violins, RV 530; Violin Cto in D Minor, RV 249; Piccolo Cto in C, RV 443

CD Details

Antonio Vivaldi composed a diverse collection of concertos showcasing different instrumental combinations, and this 1991 recording from the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields presents six of his most engaging works. The program spans from the brilliant four-violin concerto in B minor to intimate two-violin and two-trumpet pieces, along with solo concertos for cello, violin, and piccolo, offering a wide-ranging survey of the Baroque master’s instrumental writing.

Released on London Records by The Decca Record Company Limited, this single CD contains all six concertos with a total runtime of approximately 60 minutes. The Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields brings their characteristic clarity and elegance to these performances, making this an excellent introduction to Vivaldi’s concerto repertoire. Add this used copy to your collection at a fraction of the original retail cost.