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Building a Library on Vivaldi's La Stravaganza with Simon Heighes. Vivaldi called his Op.4 set of concertos La stravaganza, or The Extravagance. All of the concertos are scored for solo violin, with extra soloists in some movements. Within this framework, Vivaldi created a set of concertos of remarkable invention. Recommended Recording: Vivaldi: La stravaganza - 12 concerti, Op. 4 Rachel Podger (violin), Arte dei Suonatori Baroque Orchestra Channel CCSSA19503 Other Recommended Recordings: Vivaldi: La Stravaganza Fabio Biondi (violin and direction), Europa Galante Erato 5193002 Vivaldi : La stravaganza – 12 concerti, Op.4 Federico Guglielmo (violin), L’Arte del’Arco Brilliant Classics 95043BR
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