Gurn Blanston
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Classical music lover, writer, braider of leather, old guy sitting on his porch and yelling at the kids to get off my lawn. I resist and always will! Learn about composer Joseph Haydn on my blog at fjhaydn.com. I HAVE NO INTEREST IN CRYPTO. DON'T BOTHER.
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Eberlin was one in a long line of Salzburg musicians, Biber & Muffat among them, who excelled in their niche, running all aspects of the Court Music & providing what was needed. His Toccatas & Fugues are every bit as earcatching as you would hope. 🤠
Eberlin was one in a long line of Salzburg musicians, Biber & Muffat among them, who excelled in their niche, running all aspects of the Court Music & providing what was needed. His Toccatas & Fugues are every bit as earcatching as you would hope. 🤠
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Eberlin was one in a long line of Salzburg musicians, Biber & Muffat among them, who excelled in their niche, running all aspects of the Court Music & providing what was needed. His Toccatas & Fugues are every bit as earcatching as you would hope. 🤠
Eberlin was one in a long line of Salzburg musicians, Biber & Muffat among them, who excelled in their niche, running all aspects of the Court Music & providing what was needed. His Toccatas & Fugues are every bit as earcatching as you would hope. 🤠
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Some of Mozart's finest work in any genre, and probably the best string quintets ever composed. The Kuijken's and Terakado give an excellent rendition, this is the great start sure to make my week worth savoring! 🤠
Some of Mozart's finest work in any genre, and probably the best string quintets ever composed. The Kuijken's and Terakado give an excellent rendition, this is the great start sure to make my week worth savoring! 🤠
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Some of Mozart's finest work in any genre, and probably the best string quintets ever composed. The Kuijken's and Terakado give an excellent rendition, this is the great start sure to make my week worth savoring! 🤠
Some of Mozart's finest work in any genre, and probably the best string quintets ever composed. The Kuijken's and Terakado give an excellent rendition, this is the great start sure to make my week worth savoring! 🤠
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Listening to one of my favorite acquisitions of 2025. IMHO, the way albums should be! A symphony, fortepiano concerto, solo fortepiano variations, arias, a scena: in short, a cross section of the genres Mozart was working in early in 1783. Very nice!🤠
Listening to one of my favorite acquisitions of 2025. IMHO, the way albums should be! A symphony, fortepiano concerto, solo fortepiano variations, arias, a scena: in short, a cross section of the genres Mozart was working in early in 1783. Very nice!🤠
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Listening to one of my favorite acquisitions of 2025. IMHO, the way albums should be! A symphony, fortepiano concerto, solo fortepiano variations, arias, a scena: in short, a cross section of the genres Mozart was working in early in 1783. Very nice!🤠
Listening to one of my favorite acquisitions of 2025. IMHO, the way albums should be! A symphony, fortepiano concerto, solo fortepiano variations, arias, a scena: in short, a cross section of the genres Mozart was working in early in 1783. Very nice!🤠
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Novice musicians such as Beethoven traveled from Bonn to visit him in Mainz. One of the masters of the fortepiano, his style was influential at a time when the articulated playing of Mozart was giving way to the legato of the 19th century.🤠
Novice musicians such as Beethoven traveled from Bonn to visit him in Mainz. One of the masters of the fortepiano, his style was influential at a time when the articulated playing of Mozart was giving way to the legato of the 19th century.🤠
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Novice musicians such as Beethoven traveled from Bonn to visit him in Mainz. One of the masters of the fortepiano, his style was influential at a time when the articulated playing of Mozart was giving way to the legato of the 19th century.🤠
Novice musicians such as Beethoven traveled from Bonn to visit him in Mainz. One of the masters of the fortepiano, his style was influential at a time when the articulated playing of Mozart was giving way to the legato of the 19th century.🤠
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The English Lady. Maria Hester Park. The answer to 'who is Hob 51 dedicated to?'. Turns out she was a fine pianist, but also an acceptable composer. This is exactly the sort of side road Haydn left us to explore during his English journeys! 🤠
The English Lady. Maria Hester Park. The answer to 'who is Hob 51 dedicated to?'. Turns out she was a fine pianist, but also an acceptable composer. This is exactly the sort of side road Haydn left us to explore during his English journeys! 🤠
November 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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The English Lady. Maria Hester Park. The answer to 'who is Hob 51 dedicated to?'. Turns out she was a fine pianist, but also an acceptable composer. This is exactly the sort of side road Haydn left us to explore during his English journeys! 🤠
The English Lady. Maria Hester Park. The answer to 'who is Hob 51 dedicated to?'. Turns out she was a fine pianist, but also an acceptable composer. This is exactly the sort of side road Haydn left us to explore during his English journeys! 🤠
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From earliest times on his own, Haydn had 2 jobs which are rarely mentioned. Playing organ in church, and as early as 1754, he was also a teacher, including Mariana Martines whom he met thru his roommate Metastasio. Here's some results!🤠
From earliest times on his own, Haydn had 2 jobs which are rarely mentioned. Playing organ in church, and as early as 1754, he was also a teacher, including Mariana Martines whom he met thru his roommate Metastasio. Here's some results!🤠
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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From earliest times on his own, Haydn had 2 jobs which are rarely mentioned. Playing organ in church, and as early as 1754, he was also a teacher, including Mariana Martines whom he met thru his roommate Metastasio. Here's some results!🤠
From earliest times on his own, Haydn had 2 jobs which are rarely mentioned. Playing organ in church, and as early as 1754, he was also a teacher, including Mariana Martines whom he met thru his roommate Metastasio. Here's some results!🤠
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Several composers here, like Stamitz, Tuma, Myslivecek and Zach; like most Bohemians, they didn't stay home much, but the music collected there shows what they contributed to their new homes as well as their homeland. 🤠
Several composers here, like Stamitz, Tuma, Myslivecek and Zach; like most Bohemians, they didn't stay home much, but the music collected there shows what they contributed to their new homes as well as their homeland. 🤠
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Several composers here, like Stamitz, Tuma, Myslivecek and Zach; like most Bohemians, they didn't stay home much, but the music collected there shows what they contributed to their new homes as well as their homeland. 🤠
Several composers here, like Stamitz, Tuma, Myslivecek and Zach; like most Bohemians, they didn't stay home much, but the music collected there shows what they contributed to their new homes as well as their homeland. 🤠
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Remembered today (sort of) for his concertos & symphonies, Myslivecek actually made his name (The Divine Bohemian) writing operas in Italy. I like that he switched the trend of Italians going everywhere by being a wandering Bohemian who ended in Italy🤠
Remembered today (sort of) for his concertos & symphonies, Myslivecek actually made his name (The Divine Bohemian) writing operas in Italy. I like that he switched the trend of Italians going everywhere by being a wandering Bohemian who ended in Italy🤠
November 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Remembered today (sort of) for his concertos & symphonies, Myslivecek actually made his name (The Divine Bohemian) writing operas in Italy. I like that he switched the trend of Italians going everywhere by being a wandering Bohemian who ended in Italy🤠
Remembered today (sort of) for his concertos & symphonies, Myslivecek actually made his name (The Divine Bohemian) writing operas in Italy. I like that he switched the trend of Italians going everywhere by being a wandering Bohemian who ended in Italy🤠
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JG Albrechtsberger was famous as a teacher as well as a close friend to Mozart & Haydn and a teacher of Beethoven. He (& his brother) was also an active composer, mainly of string ensemble music. This album has a nice introduction to them.🤠
JG Albrechtsberger was famous as a teacher as well as a close friend to Mozart & Haydn and a teacher of Beethoven. He (& his brother) was also an active composer, mainly of string ensemble music. This album has a nice introduction to them.🤠
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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JG Albrechtsberger was famous as a teacher as well as a close friend to Mozart & Haydn and a teacher of Beethoven. He (& his brother) was also an active composer, mainly of string ensemble music. This album has a nice introduction to them.🤠
JG Albrechtsberger was famous as a teacher as well as a close friend to Mozart & Haydn and a teacher of Beethoven. He (& his brother) was also an active composer, mainly of string ensemble music. This album has a nice introduction to them.🤠
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Leopold Koželuch was a very well-known name in 1780's Vienna. His fortepiano sonatas made him a favorite both as a teacher & performer in salons, and his music magazine which provided new music for amateurs. Over 60 of his Trios survive. 🤠
Leopold Koželuch was a very well-known name in 1780's Vienna. His fortepiano sonatas made him a favorite both as a teacher & performer in salons, and his music magazine which provided new music for amateurs. Over 60 of his Trios survive. 🤠
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Leopold Koželuch was a very well-known name in 1780's Vienna. His fortepiano sonatas made him a favorite both as a teacher & performer in salons, and his music magazine which provided new music for amateurs. Over 60 of his Trios survive. 🤠
Leopold Koželuch was a very well-known name in 1780's Vienna. His fortepiano sonatas made him a favorite both as a teacher & performer in salons, and his music magazine which provided new music for amateurs. Over 60 of his Trios survive. 🤠
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It's 1795, and after three decades of development, the string quartet has overtaken Vienna's private music scene as much as the symphony has done its public scene. Everyone and his brother is writing quartets; some of them are really pretty good!🤠
It's 1795, and after three decades of development, the string quartet has overtaken Vienna's private music scene as much as the symphony has done its public scene. Everyone and his brother is writing quartets; some of them are really pretty good!🤠
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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It's 1795, and after three decades of development, the string quartet has overtaken Vienna's private music scene as much as the symphony has done its public scene. Everyone and his brother is writing quartets; some of them are really pretty good!🤠
It's 1795, and after three decades of development, the string quartet has overtaken Vienna's private music scene as much as the symphony has done its public scene. Everyone and his brother is writing quartets; some of them are really pretty good!🤠
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I would never be one to miss an opportunity to turn an event into an... 🤔 event. So along with that classic AAM 1st symphony, I've preluded with its littermates of the evening. 👋to Beethoven. 🤠
I would never be one to miss an opportunity to turn an event into an... 🤔 event. So along with that classic AAM 1st symphony, I've preluded with its littermates of the evening. 👋to Beethoven. 🤠
November 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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I would never be one to miss an opportunity to turn an event into an... 🤔 event. So along with that classic AAM 1st symphony, I've preluded with its littermates of the evening. 👋to Beethoven. 🤠
I would never be one to miss an opportunity to turn an event into an... 🤔 event. So along with that classic AAM 1st symphony, I've preluded with its littermates of the evening. 👋to Beethoven. 🤠
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Beethoven's final work of the 18th Century was Symphony #1, which he premiered at his Academy on April 2, 1800. Also premiering were the lovely Septet and a Pianoforte Concerto, believed to be Op 15. It was a fitting close for the century. 🤠
Beethoven's final work of the 18th Century was Symphony #1, which he premiered at his Academy on April 2, 1800. Also premiering were the lovely Septet and a Pianoforte Concerto, believed to be Op 15. It was a fitting close for the century. 🤠
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Beethoven's final work of the 18th Century was Symphony #1, which he premiered at his Academy on April 2, 1800. Also premiering were the lovely Septet and a Pianoforte Concerto, believed to be Op 15. It was a fitting close for the century. 🤠
Beethoven's final work of the 18th Century was Symphony #1, which he premiered at his Academy on April 2, 1800. Also premiering were the lovely Septet and a Pianoforte Concerto, believed to be Op 15. It was a fitting close for the century. 🤠
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Ca. 1740, Veracini was generally considered to be the finest violinist in Europe. This set, Opus 2 for Violin & BC, is considered his finest essay in that genre. Don't be fooled by 'Academic', back then it meant 'for private parties'. And it's Biondi!🤠
Ca. 1740, Veracini was generally considered to be the finest violinist in Europe. This set, Opus 2 for Violin & BC, is considered his finest essay in that genre. Don't be fooled by 'Academic', back then it meant 'for private parties'. And it's Biondi!🤠
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Ca. 1740, Veracini was generally considered to be the finest violinist in Europe. This set, Opus 2 for Violin & BC, is considered his finest essay in that genre. Don't be fooled by 'Academic', back then it meant 'for private parties'. And it's Biondi!🤠
Ca. 1740, Veracini was generally considered to be the finest violinist in Europe. This set, Opus 2 for Violin & BC, is considered his finest essay in that genre. Don't be fooled by 'Academic', back then it meant 'for private parties'. And it's Biondi!🤠
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Enjoying a second listen to this recent acquisition. In addition to the Quadros for 2 Oboes, Bassoon & BC. the Telemann 'Ouverture a 5' adds a couple of horns into the mix producing a very nice timbral blend. 🤠
Enjoying a second listen to this recent acquisition. In addition to the Quadros for 2 Oboes, Bassoon & BC. the Telemann 'Ouverture a 5' adds a couple of horns into the mix producing a very nice timbral blend. 🤠
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Enjoying a second listen to this recent acquisition. In addition to the Quadros for 2 Oboes, Bassoon & BC. the Telemann 'Ouverture a 5' adds a couple of horns into the mix producing a very nice timbral blend. 🤠
Enjoying a second listen to this recent acquisition. In addition to the Quadros for 2 Oboes, Bassoon & BC. the Telemann 'Ouverture a 5' adds a couple of horns into the mix producing a very nice timbral blend. 🤠
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Seems odd to see 'The London Bach' appear among the Mannheim stalwarts, but it turns out he took rather many trips to the continent during his heyday. He had several opera commissions from Paris through Germany, & went there with each. Nice album...🤠
Seems odd to see 'The London Bach' appear among the Mannheim stalwarts, but it turns out he took rather many trips to the continent during his heyday. He had several opera commissions from Paris through Germany, & went there with each. Nice album...🤠
October 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Seems odd to see 'The London Bach' appear among the Mannheim stalwarts, but it turns out he took rather many trips to the continent during his heyday. He had several opera commissions from Paris through Germany, & went there with each. Nice album...🤠
Seems odd to see 'The London Bach' appear among the Mannheim stalwarts, but it turns out he took rather many trips to the continent during his heyday. He had several opera commissions from Paris through Germany, & went there with each. Nice album...🤠
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Caldara wrote these 12 'sinfonias', so-called because they were originally the overtures ("Sinfonias") to the oratorios he wrote throughout the 1730's. They were scored as 'a quattro' sonatas & were very popular as such. Letzbor et al do them well.🤠
Caldara wrote these 12 'sinfonias', so-called because they were originally the overtures ("Sinfonias") to the oratorios he wrote throughout the 1730's. They were scored as 'a quattro' sonatas & were very popular as such. Letzbor et al do them well.🤠
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Caldara wrote these 12 'sinfonias', so-called because they were originally the overtures ("Sinfonias") to the oratorios he wrote throughout the 1730's. They were scored as 'a quattro' sonatas & were very popular as such. Letzbor et al do them well.🤠
Caldara wrote these 12 'sinfonias', so-called because they were originally the overtures ("Sinfonias") to the oratorios he wrote throughout the 1730's. They were scored as 'a quattro' sonatas & were very popular as such. Letzbor et al do them well.🤠
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Just a little snapshot in time, showing the era when music had already begun the change that would lead to Classicism. Anyway, all the big names are here, and the playing of the band is typically excellent. 🤠
Just a little snapshot in time, showing the era when music had already begun the change that would lead to Classicism. Anyway, all the big names are here, and the playing of the band is typically excellent. 🤠
October 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Just a little snapshot in time, showing the era when music had already begun the change that would lead to Classicism. Anyway, all the big names are here, and the playing of the band is typically excellent. 🤠
Just a little snapshot in time, showing the era when music had already begun the change that would lead to Classicism. Anyway, all the big names are here, and the playing of the band is typically excellent. 🤠
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Fasch was one of the most prominent North German composers, as far as his contemporaries were concerned, no matter how the 19th century tried to bury them. This album offers a fine selection of his chamber music with superb playing by the soloists. 🤠
Fasch was one of the most prominent North German composers, as far as his contemporaries were concerned, no matter how the 19th century tried to bury them. This album offers a fine selection of his chamber music with superb playing by the soloists. 🤠
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Fasch was one of the most prominent North German composers, as far as his contemporaries were concerned, no matter how the 19th century tried to bury them. This album offers a fine selection of his chamber music with superb playing by the soloists. 🤠
Fasch was one of the most prominent North German composers, as far as his contemporaries were concerned, no matter how the 19th century tried to bury them. This album offers a fine selection of his chamber music with superb playing by the soloists. 🤠
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If you like very nicely played Dresden style wind music, you will have come to the right place with this album! I think this is the same group that have some recordings now on Brilliant. 🤠
If you like very nicely played Dresden style wind music, you will have come to the right place with this album! I think this is the same group that have some recordings now on Brilliant. 🤠
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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If you like very nicely played Dresden style wind music, you will have come to the right place with this album! I think this is the same group that have some recordings now on Brilliant. 🤠
If you like very nicely played Dresden style wind music, you will have come to the right place with this album! I think this is the same group that have some recordings now on Brilliant. 🤠
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It took longer to get disk 4 of this series than I had hoped, but finally having a first listen now, and it is every bit as good as I had hoped. These 4 albums are a must for any fan of 18th century chamber music! 🤠
It took longer to get disk 4 of this series than I had hoped, but finally having a first listen now, and it is every bit as good as I had hoped. These 4 albums are a must for any fan of 18th century chamber music! 🤠
October 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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It took longer to get disk 4 of this series than I had hoped, but finally having a first listen now, and it is every bit as good as I had hoped. These 4 albums are a must for any fan of 18th century chamber music! 🤠
It took longer to get disk 4 of this series than I had hoped, but finally having a first listen now, and it is every bit as good as I had hoped. These 4 albums are a must for any fan of 18th century chamber music! 🤠
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I'm a sucker for oboe works, no point denying it. As it turns out, it seems Vivaldi was too! These are excellent realizations of some really nice music!🤠
I'm a sucker for oboe works, no point denying it. As it turns out, it seems Vivaldi was too! These are excellent realizations of some really nice music!🤠
October 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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I'm a sucker for oboe works, no point denying it. As it turns out, it seems Vivaldi was too! These are excellent realizations of some really nice music!🤠
I'm a sucker for oboe works, no point denying it. As it turns out, it seems Vivaldi was too! These are excellent realizations of some really nice music!🤠
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Vivaldi's sonatas for Cello & BC explore a wide range of emotions; it is no stretch at all to transpose the fabulously melodic line into an aria, but with cellists like this playing, why would you? 🤠
Vivaldi's sonatas for Cello & BC explore a wide range of emotions; it is no stretch at all to transpose the fabulously melodic line into an aria, but with cellists like this playing, why would you? 🤠
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Vivaldi's sonatas for Cello & BC explore a wide range of emotions; it is no stretch at all to transpose the fabulously melodic line into an aria, but with cellists like this playing, why would you? 🤠
Vivaldi's sonatas for Cello & BC explore a wide range of emotions; it is no stretch at all to transpose the fabulously melodic line into an aria, but with cellists like this playing, why would you? 🤠
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These were among my first Vivaldi period instruments recordings, been a long time since I've sat down with them! One thing I had forgotten with time was how damned fine a Recorder player Antonini is! Their original lineup playing here are amazing!🤠
These were among my first Vivaldi period instruments recordings, been a long time since I've sat down with them! One thing I had forgotten with time was how damned fine a Recorder player Antonini is! Their original lineup playing here are amazing!🤠
October 24, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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These were among my first Vivaldi period instruments recordings, been a long time since I've sat down with them! One thing I had forgotten with time was how damned fine a Recorder player Antonini is! Their original lineup playing here are amazing!🤠
These were among my first Vivaldi period instruments recordings, been a long time since I've sat down with them! One thing I had forgotten with time was how damned fine a Recorder player Antonini is! Their original lineup playing here are amazing!🤠
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Never saw a Carnivale Grotesque I didn't like! And on that line, I especially enjoy Vivaldi's many 'Double' concertos, of which the many fine recordings made since the millenium must include this one by 2 of my Top 10 fiddlers.
Never saw a Carnivale Grotesque I didn't like! And on that line, I especially enjoy Vivaldi's many 'Double' concertos, of which the many fine recordings made since the millenium must include this one by 2 of my Top 10 fiddlers.
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Never saw a Carnivale Grotesque I didn't like! And on that line, I especially enjoy Vivaldi's many 'Double' concertos, of which the many fine recordings made since the millenium must include this one by 2 of my Top 10 fiddlers.
Never saw a Carnivale Grotesque I didn't like! And on that line, I especially enjoy Vivaldi's many 'Double' concertos, of which the many fine recordings made since the millenium must include this one by 2 of my Top 10 fiddlers.