Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Muti/La Scala (CD)

Few works have achieved as much instant recognition among musicians and non-musicians alike as Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons — a series of four violin concerti depicting the distinct feel of each of the four seasons. In this recording, Riccardo Muti leads violinist Giulio Franzetti and members of the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra in these iconic concerti alongside two of Vivaldi’s flute concerti.

Vivaldi Concerto in F Major for Flute & Bassoon, RV 570 (Storm at Sea)
Bruno Cavallo flute
Alberto Negroni oboe
Valentino Zucchiati bassoon
Robert Kettelson harpsichord
Members of the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra

Vivaldi Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 (The Night)
Bruno Cavallo flute
Robert Kettelson harpsichord
Members of the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra

Vivaldi Concerto in E Major, RV 269 (Spring)
Giulio Franzetti violin
Robert Kettelson harpsichord
Members of the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra

Vivaldi Concerto in G Minor, RV 315 (Summer)
Giulio Franzetti violin
Robert Kettelson harpsichord
Members of the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra

Vivaldi Concerto in F Major, RV 293 (Autumn)
Giulio Franzetti violin
Robert Kettelson harpsichord
Members of the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra

Vivaldi Concerto in F Minor, RV 297 (Winter)
Giulio Franzetti violin
Robert Kettelson harpsichord
Members of the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra

Discs: 1
Record Label: Seraphim
Release Date: April 13, 1999