This album was recorded by Little Tribeca from August 11 to 15, 2020, at the Domaine de Bougy, Aubonne, Switzerland.
Recording & Production
The artistic director and sound engineer for this recording was Nicolas Bartholomée, with Hugo Scremin also contributing to sound engineering, mixing, and mastering.
Instruments
Alexandra Conunova, the violinist on this album, plays a Guadagnini violin from 1735, formerly known as the 'Ida Levin'.
Compositional Technique
The Four Seasons is exceptional in Vivaldi's instrumental output for connecting four concertos around a single global subject, unlike his other descriptive concertos.
Interpretation
Alexandra Conunova, the violinist, decided to record Vivaldi's Four Seasons during the Covid-19 crisis, viewing it as a symbol of survival and a way to share beauty during difficult times.
Composition History
Vivaldi's Four Seasons were dedicated to Count Wenzel von Morzin, who likely commissioned them as a musical companion to four statues representing the seasons in his Prague palace.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible with the support of an anonymous music lover.
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