Vivaldi / Guglielmo / Del Arco Mandolin & Lute Concertos CD

The mandolin was essentially the instrument of amateur musicians in the early to mid 18th century. Vivaldi composed many concertos and trios for the young ladies of the Ospiedale della Pieta - including the famous G major RV532, which must rank as one of his most popular works after the Four Seasons. The concertos and trios on this CD make a delightful program, written for the pleasure of gifted students and patrons, full of the hallmarks of Vivaldian style that will not disappoint those who love the famous Four Seasons violin concertos from his Op.8 set. Simple, catchy melodies abound, in both still and often poignant slow movements as well as sparky fast movements. Recording made in 2009. Frederico Gugliemo studied with Salvatore Accardo, Isaac Stern and The Amadeus, LaSalle and Quartetto Italiano string quartets before turning to period instrument performance under the guidance of Christopher Hogwood.

1. Double Mandolin Concerto, for 2 Mandolins, Strings ; Continuo in G Major, RV 532: 1. Allegro 2. Double Mandolin Concerto, for 2 Mandolins, Strings ; Continuo in G Major, RV 532: 2. Andante 3. Double Mandolin Concerto, for 2 Mandolins, Strings ; Continuo in G Major, RV 532: 3. Allegro 4. Mandolin Concerto, for Mandolin, Strings ; Continuo in C Major, RV 425: 1. Allegro 5. Mandolin Concerto, for Mandolin, Strings ; Continuo in C Major, RV 425: 2. Largo 6. Mandolin Concerto, for Mandolin, Strings ; Continuo in C Major, RV 425: 3. (Allegro) 7. Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute ; Continuo in G minor, RV 85: 1. Andante Molto 8. Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute ; Continuo in G minor, RV 85: 2. Larghetto 9. Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute ; Continuo in G minor, RV 85: 3. Allegro 10. Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for Lute (Or Guitar), 2 Violins ; Continuo in D Major, RV 93: 1. (Allegro) 11. Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for Lute (Or Guitar), 2 Violins ; Continuo in D Major, RV 93: 2. Largo 12. Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for Lute (Or Guitar), 2 Violins ; Continuo in D Major, RV 93: 3. Allegro 13. Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute ; Continuo in C Major, RV 82: 1. Allegro 14. Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute ; Continuo in C Major, RV 82: 2. Larghetto 15. Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute ; Continuo in C Major, RV 82: 3. Allegro 16. Double Concerto, for Viola D'amore ; Lute, Strings ; Continuo in D minor, RV 540: 1. Allegro 17. Double Concerto, for Viola D'amore ; Lute, Strings ; Continuo in D minor, RV 540: 2. Largo 18. Double Concerto, for Viola D'amore ; Lute, Strings ; Continuo in D minor, RV 540: 3. Allegro 19. Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings ; Continuo in a Major, RV 780: 1. Allegro 20. Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings ; Continuo in a Major, RV 780: 2. Andante 21. Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings ; Continuo in a Major, RV 780: 3. Allegro