Haydn & Vivaldi: Cello Concertos / Harrell

Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb:1 Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major, Hob. VIIb:2 (Op. 101) Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in G major, RV413 English Chamber Orchestra, Pinchas Zukerman Cello Concerto in G minor, RV417 English Chamber Orchestra, Pinchas Zukerman

American cellist Lynn Harrell furnishes clear proof that Vivaldi's cello concertos are unfairly overshadowed by the famous "Four Seasons": these scores full of melodic elegance and virtuosity laid the foundation stone for the entire genre, which was then developed further by Joseph Haydn.