The Four Seasons / etc
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VIVALDI
The Four Seasons / etc
Richard Galliano (accordian)
[ Deutsche Grammophon / CD ]
Release Date: Sunday 10 August 2014
The time of the accordion has arrived. Following a classical chart-topping album by Martynas on Decca, Richard Galliano releases his second album - Vivaldi on the iconic Deutsche Grammophon label.
Three years after the success of his Bach album and after revisiting the music of Nino Rota, accordionist Richard Galliano turns to Baroque music with a new album devoted to Vivaldi. Once again, Richard Galliano has chosen purity and simplicity in recording his own version of The Four Seasons, with his arrangement for accordion and string quintet. Four arias from Vivadi operas, also arranged by Richard Galliano for accordion, complete this imaginative release.
"Galliano plays with effortless virtuosity, his phrasing pliant and free, responsive to the music's inherent drama. He draws a range of colours and timbres...Galliano's sensitive, committed playing makes this performance far more than mere gimmickry." (BBC Music)
Tracks:
The Four Seasons
Io son quel gelsomino (from Arsilda Regina di Ponto)
Vedro con mio diletto (from Giustino)
Tornar voglio al primo ardore from Arsilda, regina di Ponto, RV700
