Bellezza Crudel
) | Label: 2L Catalog: 2L056SACD Format: SACD HYBRID Composers: Antonio Vivaldi Performers: Barokkanerne, Christian Kjos, Gunnar Hauge, Tone Wik, Vegard Lund Release Date: 1/27/2009Vivaldi: Cantata RV660 'La farfalletta s'aggira al lume' Cantata RV678 'All'ombra di sospetto' Cantata RV679 'Che giova il sospirar' Recorder Concerto in C minor, RV441 Bassoon Concerto, RV 484 in E minor Cantata RV664 'Se ben vivono senz'alma' The title of this CD Bellezza Crudel means ‘beautiful cruelty’ and the music reflects the Venetian tradition of masquerade and intrigue. This is undoubtedly Vivaldi’s world, one of heartfelt, musical intensity ably realised by Tone Wik on this delightful collection of four Cantatas, interspersed with two Concertos.  Price: $22.98 |