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The Seasons and the Symphony

This program covers Vivaldi’s musical celebration of the seasons and the Italian countryside; Gluck’s transformation of opera into a dramatic as well as a musical experience; new ideas for symphonic composition at Mannheim; and Haydn, father of the symphony. Performers include the Bach Orchestra and Choir of St. Paul’s, Academy of Ancient Music, Takacs Quartet, Mannheim Orchestra. Contents include excerpts from: Vivaldi’s L’Estro Armonico, The Four Seasons; Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice; J.C. Bach’s Overture No. 2; Stamitz’s Symphony in D Major; Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 77, Piano Trio, Symphony No. 100 (‘The Military’), Lord Nelson Mass, “Emperor” Quartet, “Farewell” Symphony. (58 minutes)



 
            

Item#: BVL721
Copyright date: ©1982
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-5844-0



Part of the Series : Music in Time
     
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