The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has an extensive recording legacy of more than 70 albums, including a 2001 Grammy® Award.
Performer Biography
The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, which performs on this album, is a Grammy® award-winning ensemble renowned for its distinctive approach to music-making.
Performer Biography
A central aspect of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's unique identity is its practice of sharing and rotating leadership roles among its members.
Recording & Production
This recording is the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's first release on the EMI label, adding to their catalogue on other labels like Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, SONY Classical, and Nonesuch.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Antonio Vivaldi, the composer of 'The Four Seasons', was very specific in wanting certain images portrayed in the music, even pinpointing the content of the poetry and music section by section.
Performer Biography
The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1972 by cellist Julian Fifer and other musicians who aimed to present musician-led performances.
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