Vivaldi flute concertos, played on... pan flute! The pan flute in it's present form originates from 17th century Rumania, mostly used as a folk music instrument. However the use of the pan flute in "classical" Baroque music is by no means an abomination. The improvisatory character, the organic way of tone production which is regulated by the intensity of the breath of the player suit Vivaldi's music perfectly, his scores invite for passionate, declamatory and improvising music making! This recording by pan flute player Hanspeter Oggier and his ensemble Fratres present a spectacular performance of some of the best loved flute concertos by Vivaldi, notably La Notte and Il Gardellino. Theatrical, dramatic, brimming with vitality, suspense and fun they shed a completely new light on these masterpieces!
7 Concerto for 2 Violins in a Minor, RV 522: I. Allegro
8 Concerto for 2 Violins in a Minor, RV 522: II. Larghetto E Spiritoso
9 Concerto for 2 Violins in a Minor, RV 522: III. Allegro
10 Flute Concerto in G Major, RV 435: I. Allegro
11 Flute Concerto in G Major, RV 435: II. Largo
12 Flute Concerto in G Major, RV 435: III. Allegro
13 Concerto for 2 Violins and Cello in D minor, RV 565: I. Allegro - Adagio Spiccato - Allegro
14 Concerto for 2 Violins and Cello in D minor, RV 565: II. Largo E Spiccato
15 Concerto for 2 Violins and Cello in D minor, RV 565: III. Allegro
16 Flute Concerto in D Major, RV 428: I. Allegro
17 Flute Concerto in D Major, RV 428: II. Cantabile
18 Flute Concerto in D Major, RV 428: III. Allegro
19 Flute Concerto in a Major, RV 108: I. Allegro
20 Flute Concerto in a Major, RV 108: II. Largo
21 Flute Concerto in a Major, RV 108: III. Allegro
22 Sinfonia in B minor "Al Santo Sepolcro", RV 169: I. Adagio Molto
23 Sinfonia in B minor "Al Santo Sepolcro", RV 169: II. Allegro Ma Poco
24 Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Cum Dederit (Andante)
Vivaldi flute concertos, played on... pan flute! The pan flute in it's present form originates from 17th century Rumania, mostly used as a folk music instrument. However the use of the pan flute in "classical" Baroque music is by no means an abomination. The improvisatory character, the organic way of tone production which is regulated by the intensity of the breath of the player suit Vivaldi's music perfectly, his scores invite for passionate, declamatory and improvising music making! This recording by pan flute player Hanspeter Oggier and his ensemble Fratres present a spectacular performance of some of the best loved flute concertos by Vivaldi, notably La Notte and Il Gardellino. Theatrical, dramatic, brimming with vitality, suspense and fun they shed a completely new light on these masterpieces!
