He became better known as a composer when Dutch publisher Etienne Roger brought out L'estro armonico in 1711, a hugely popular collection of 12 violin concertos, included on this release in full. His reputation, however, grew thanks to his instrumental skills rather than his compositions at first as a violinist, he was known for his extraordinary cadenzas and virtuosic playing style. Vivaldi remained in the post on and off for over 30 years, and was under obligation to compose a new cantata for every feast day. The aim of the foundation was to provide an education and home for orphaned children. Vivaldi composed a large part of his works while working at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, where he was employed as a composer, teacher and violinist. His oeuvre crosses an extraordinarily wide range, from instrumental compositions of all types to sacred cantatas and operatic works, a vast number of which are presented in this comprehensive box set. Bach, ranking as one of the most popular composers of all time. Throughout his life, he composed hundreds of works, and is remembered perhaps second only to J.S. 'The master of Italian Baroque music is indisputably Antonio Vivaldi. This is from Brilliant Classics' web site: It seems to be a blend of sources some of which are new recordings (sponsored by Brilliant?). Quote from: orfeo on October 11, 2014, 11:14:16 PMĭo we know the sources of the recordings? Eg are they coming from the Naive series?

Vivaldi stabat mater best recording