Vivaldi: Il Cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione Op 8

This anticipated second recording in The Avison Ensemble's Baroque series includes a complete recording of Antonio Vivaldi's virtuosic violin concertos by the outstanding period instrument orchestra. Directed by Pavlo Beznosiuk, Britain's foremost Baroque violin virtuoso, the ensemble presents an insightful performance of the masterpiece that is brimming with energy.

Vivaldi's Opus 8 includes 'The Four Seasons', without a doubt Vivaldi's best-known work. Each of the twelve concertos is extremely demanding and Beznosiuk's virtuosity permeates throughout the performances. The thematic elements within each innovative work result in a collection that is colourful, fresh and emotionally charged. Opus 8 is a true testament of Vivaldi's ability for invention and variation.

A 24-bit 192 kHz studio master for this album is available from the Linn Records website.

CKD365  112 minutes 24 seconds (2 discs)
'Offering up performances which are as entertaining, compelling and colourful as they are authoritative and polished' (International Record Review)
'One of the most vibrant, authentic and involving recordings of Vivaldi's violin concertos I've heard' (Classic FM Magazine)
‘‘Pavlo Beznosiuk and the Avison Ensemble offer … perceptive performances that are brimming with energy, lyricism, spontaneity and, where relevant, convincing extra-musical detail’’ (The Strad)