VIVALDI IN VENICE – CHASING THE DRAGON – 180g VINYL

Chasing The Dragon’s first “Direct Cut” album was of the Interpreti Veneziani performing a wonderful version of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. When chatting with Paolo, the orchestra’s organizer, CTD discovered the group had never taken part in a ‘live’ recording. They have always performed in the San Vidal Church which is in the Academia area of Venice. The acoustics in the church are outstanding. So after some discussion with the orchestra, they were convinced to record a live double album there. This would mean that a small crew would have to go to Venice and record 5 live concerts. It’s a dirty job, but somebody had to do it! The jump factor of this album really has to be heard!

“For many years Francoise and I at Chasing the Dragon have had the pleasure of visiting Venice, where we would attend concerts given by the leading chamber orchestra; Interpreti Veneziani. These superb musicians, combined with the beautiful acoustics of San Vidal Church, create a wonderful concert event. Recently, we had the opportunity to record 5 live concerts, which we have combined together to present to you the pleasure of being amongst the audience yourself. We really hope you enjoy this album!” – Mike Valentine

Features:
• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Directly cut to vinyl
• Pressed at Record Industry
• Gefell/AKG/Flea Valve Microphones, AIR Custom Neve Recording Desk, Neumann VMS 80 Cutting Lathe
• Gatefold jacket
• Import

Musicians:
Sonia Amadio
Tommaso Bagnati
Paolo Ciociola
Paolo Cognolato
Giuliano Fontanella
Angelo Liziero
Anania Maritan
Pietro Talamini
Giovanni Agazzi, violin (LP1/1)
Federico Braga, violin (LP1/2)
Nicola Granillo, violin (LP1/3)
Giacobbe Stevanato, violin (LP2/2)
Davide Amadio, cello (LP2/2 & 4)
Andrea Bressan, bassoon (LP2/3)

Selections:
LP 1
Side A:
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Violin Concerto in B minor
1. Allegro – Larghetto – Allegro

Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770)
Violin Concerto in A Major
2. Largo

Side B:
Giuseppe Tartini
Violin Concerto in E minor
1. Allegro – Andante – Allegro

Arcangelo Corelli (1653 – 1713)
Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 4
2. Allegro

LP 2:
Side A:
Antonio Vivaldi
1. “La Follia” Trio Sonata
Violin and Cello Concerto
2. Allegro moderato – Andante – Allegro molto

Side B:
Antonio Vivaldi
Bassoon Concerto in E minor
1. Allegro poco – Andante – Allegro
Cello Concerto in A Major
2. Allegro – Andante – Allegro