Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
AP226 - 2CD - 91' - Mar 20, 2020
After a double album dedicated to Boccherini and acclaimed by critics, Ophélie Gaillard and the Pulcinella Orchestra reveal the incredible sound palette of Vivaldi, one of the most brilliant venetian musicians.
Drawing on the finest cello works of the composer, Ophélie Gaillard’s selection places great emphasis on the concerto, for one, two or even four performers. It also includes an exclusive reconstruction of the Concerto RV 788. The vocal interventions of Lucile Richardot and Delphine Galou light up the program like rays of sun through the clouds.
The album alternates between moments of great emotion, sometimes even dolorous as in the Largo of the Concerto RV 416, and moments of passion and frenzy (in the concertos RV 419 or 409) that evoke the Summer from the Four Seasons. This music thus unveils all its mysteries in the interplay of lights and shadows, giving its name to this recording.
CD1
Cello Concerto in G minor RV. 416
1. I. Allegro
2. II. Largo
3. III. Allegro
4. « Sovvente il sole » (from Andromeda liberata, RV Anh. 117)
Concerto for 2 cellos in G minor RV. 531
5. I. Allegro
6. II. Largo
7. III. Allegro
Concerto for cello and bassoon in E minor RV. 409
8. I. Adagio - Allegro molto
9. II. Allegro
10. III. Allegro
Concerto for violoncello piccolo in G major RV. 414
11. I. Allegro molto
12. II. Largo
13. III. Allegro
Sinfonia for strings and basso continuo in C major RV. 112
14. I. Allegro
15. II. Andante
16. III. Presto
CD2
Concerto for 2 violins and 2 cellos in D major RV. 575
1. I. Allegro
2. II. Largo
3. III. Allegro
4. Cello Concerto in B flat major “per Teresa” RV. 788 (Larghetto) reconstruction by Olivier Fourés
Concerto for violoncello piccolo in B minor RV. 424
5. I. Allegro non molto
6. II. Largo
7. III. Allegro non molto
8. « Di verde ulivo » (from Tito manlio, RV. 738)
Cello Concerto in D minor RV. 405
9. I. Allegro
10. II. Adagio
11. III. Allegro
12. Cello Concerto in A minor RV. 419 (Allegro)
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