L'Estro Armonico op. 3, Vol. 1: Concertos Nos. 1-6

The „Accademia Bizantina“ and its leader Ottavio Dantone present the complete recording of Vivaldi’s most famous cycle of concerts “L’ Estro Armonico”. Vivaldi himself regarded the 12 concertos as his most important cycle and also the great J. S. Bach was inspired to transcribe some of the concertos for organ.

The Accademia Bizantina has become the leading Italian baroque ensemble. Their recordings for ARTS so far have been acclaimed throughout the international press. Never before in our days, baroque music was played so full of verve. This is an audiophile 24 bit/96 kHz recording of these most charming works, performed on period instruments.

Also available with Accademia Bizantina and Ottavio Dantone:

47564-2  (Vol. 1) Vivaldi  -  12 concertos op. 8 (incl. “The Four Seasons”)
47565-2  (Vol. 2)
“period instrument enthusiasts will give this recording an enthusiastic welcome…/ ….an audiophile dream!”
                                      American Record Guide Jan./Feb. 2001

47616-2 D. Scarlatti  -  Concerti Grossi, Cello Sonatas
With this CD the Accademia Bizantina has proven to be 
the Nr. 1 of Italy’s baroque ensembles”
                                                 Alte Musik aktuell 03/2002

47654-2 (Book 1) J. S. Bach  -  The Well-Tempered Clavier    (Ottavio Dantone)
47657-2 (Book 2) “an absolute must and a Bach for the Olymp”
                                                                     pizzicato 10/2001

“Dantone’s complete WTC is simply the best available 
right now; his recording of I is one of the most important 
harpsichord recordings ever”
                    American Record Guide November/December 2001

47661-2 Settecento Veneziano
“The Accademia Bizantina continues its festival of 
magnificent recordings.”
                                               MUSICA 02/2002