Conductor and violinist Jonathan Carney's interpretations of Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Johann Pachelbel's Canon, and J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 will probably satisfy both fans of mainstream Baroque performances and casual listeners, but their appearance on a budget disc on the Sheridan Square Entertainment label may make some question their value as music. Appearances can be deceiving, however, and listening is necessary to appreciate the technical polish and expressive grace Carney and the Royal ...
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Conductor and violinist Jonathan Carney's interpretations of Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Johann Pachelbel's Canon, and J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 will probably satisfy both fans of mainstream Baroque performances and casual listeners, but their appearance on a budget disc on the Sheridan Square Entertainment label may make some question their value as music. Appearances can be deceiving, however, and listening is necessary to appreciate the technical polish and expressive grace Carney and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra bring to these familiar pieces, a cut above what is normally expected in the bargain bin. Granted, all of these works are frequently played, repeatedly recorded, and well-represented on CD, so there is no real urgency in acquiring yet another album of these hits for any well-stocked collection. For that matter, anyone who seeks historically informed period performances will not need this disc, for there is little here that will impress the early music connoisseur. But...
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Add this copy of Four Seasons to cart. $5.49, good condition, Sold by Dream Books Co. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Sheridan Square.
Add this copy of Four Seasons to cart. $6.99, like new condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Royal Phil Masterwrk.
