I have completed episode 106 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to the complete works of an artist. This edition: ANTONIO VIVALDI. Always love me some Baroque! He was a master of the genre (although he lacked the diversity, mathematical brilliance and emotional resonance of his contemporary, J.S. Bach). This was a long one — more than 800 pieces.
Favorite work: The “Four Seasons” set of concertos
Favorite Season: “Spring” (RV 269)
Favorite string concerto otherwise: G minor (RV 587) from L’estro Armonico
Favorite lute concerto: D major (RV 93), notably the second (largo) movement
Favorite opera: Orlando Furioso (RV 728)
Compared to expectations: ↓
Opus Project 