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Music : Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - Janine Jansen
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - Janine Jansen by: Janine Jansen, Antonio Vivaldi (Composer) |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0028947562931 Label: Decca Manufacturer: Decca Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Decca Release Date: October 11, 2005 Studio: Decca Sales Rank: 104408 MPN: 000529802 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Details: Janine Jansen Follows her First Decca Album of Violin Favorites with this High-energy Account of Vivaldi's Four Violin Concertos, Known and Loved as 'the Four Seasons'. The Dutch Violinist Leads her Specially Selected Group of Soloists in a Fresh Look at the Most Loved of all Classical Works. What Gives this Recording Its Tremendous Freshness and Sparkle is Janine's Use of Just One Player Per Part. Gone is the Heavy Orchestral Sound which is So Familiar, this is a Four Seasons which Sparkles with New Life and Energy, Like a Freshly Cleaned Old Painting Revealed in Its True Colors. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Exciting, Quite Original, Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" From Janine JansenStartling, exciting, and quite original, are the very words to describe Janine Jansen's unique, quite insightful, interpretation of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons". While there are many fine recordings of this work, with the best of the relatively recent crop include Mutter's and Chang's, Jansen's recording deserves ample praise simply for its bold, daring performance of Vivaldi's concerti cycle. Why? Hers is quite literally a stripped-down interpretation, consisting of herself, five other strings (two violins, viola, cello and double bass), theorbo and box organ/harpsichord. It is a tightly knit ensemble that includes American violinist Julian Rachlin, her brother Maarten (cello) and her father Jan (box organ/harpsichord). This allows for a "wonderfully ... Read More: Rating:  - Way too RomanticI expected more from Ms. Jansen due to her reputation. But I should have known better after seeing the CD cover, with the artist carefully 'lounging' - posing in a way to display herself center stage, whilst dangling her Stradivarius like a bauble. The cover actually is a good summary of the music within: a tribute to the violinist, rather than the music. I have heard other "passionate" renditions of the Seasons before, but I found this one unthoughtful and out-of-control in comparison. This is purely a romantic performance of a Baroque piece, and that's a shame, bc Janine is talented & smart enough to balance her interpretation with the score. I think that every violinist who records something as widely known as the Seasons has a ... Read More: Rating: - Unique and Timeless Rendition of a Classic Set of ConcertosThis is a unique, clear and memorable rendition of the well-known "Four Seasons" Concertos as composed by Antonio Vivaldi. The light, clear and harmonious presentation of these famous Concertos make this particular recording stand out. There is a timeless and enduring feel to this recording. I have listened to many recordings of these Concertos and, in my opinion, this recording stands out distinctly from all others in a positive manner. I recommend this for everyone who enjoys the "Four Seasons". Rating: - An interesting FOUR SEASONSThis was a fun FOUR SEASONS. The choice of instruments gave us a different perspective than one which is fully orchestrated. It was a family affair with Ms Jansen`s family backing her up. Rating: - A wonderful revelationThis performance is like hearing what you thought was a familiar piece for the first time. The clarity provided by having one instrument per part is enlightening. And the performances are outstanding. Highly recommended for any Four Seasons lover. |
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