There were also moments of fiery energy, which Vivaldi animated by sequences and idiomatic virtuosity for the violin, and to which Richter adds the repetitions of musical minimalism. If there was a predominant emotional trope it was of intense ethereality – the sort of vivid presence that might accompany a brilliantly clear night in a film. Musically it is very enjoyable and relaxing, but don’t forget to complement it with some good recording of Vivaldi’s original work.Classical innovator: German-born, British pianist Max Richter plays Vivaldi like you've never heard before. Overall, this album is highly recommended as pure enjoyment, but also for system auditioning reference material. I have some other albums from them and I’m not disappointed. I must admit that Deutsche Grammophon has done very good sound work. Of course recording technique itself is useless without good musicians and without musical music, fortunately this album is full of them both! Daniel Hope plays so masterfully and has very musical and relaxing violin tone, accompanied by Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin. I really like how main violin parts are recorded - full of tiniest detail, very satisfying to hear minute dynamics and timbres created by bow on strings. Sound is very rich and full of tiny details and nuances. Sound-wise it very enjoyable when listened with speakers or with headphones. Back then at meeting I really enjoyed listening it and added it to my wish-list. I have digital version of it (that’s why I write about it here), but I have heard it also from vinyl at local Hi-Fi club meeting. It is one of those from my collection that I tend to listen over and over again.

Max Richter’s album “Vivaldi: The four seasons recomposed” is very nice album. Actually strictly not “Now listening”, but in general very good album.

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