Baroque Period > Europa Galante

The Voice: Philippe Jaroussky

2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-11-19

Works: Nicola Porpora: Polifemo; Siface; Antonio Vivaldi: Tito Manlio; Ercole sul Termodonte; Pianti, sospiri e dimandar mercede; Giustino; L'Olimpiade; Tieteberga; George Frederick Handel: Ariodante; Serse...
Performers: Cencic, Max Emanuel; Deuter, Markus; Ducros, Jerome; Gliozzi, Emilia; Huille, Jerome [Cello]; Jaroussky, Philippe; Rial, Nuria; Rivoal, Frederic
Conductors: Haïm, Emmanuelle; Spinosi, Jean-Christophe; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; ; Tubéry, Jean; Rhorer, Jérémie; Pluhar, Christina; Paavo, Järvi; Fasolis, Diego; Christie, William
Ensemble: ; Concerto Köln ; Ensemble Artaserse; Ensemble la Fenice (France); Ensemble Matheus; Europa Galante; L'Arpeggiata; Le Concert d'Astrée ; Les Arts Florissants

Established as one of Virgin Classics' bestselling artists, Philippe Jaroussky, who has been described as "the Apollo of countertenors" by Germany's A Die Zeit, stands...continue...

Vivaldi: L'Oracolo in Messenia / Julia Lehzneva, Vivica Genaux, Ann Hallenberg, Romina Basso. Biondi

2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: L'Oracolo in Messenia, opera (mostly lost), RV 726
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

L'Oracolo in Messenia, an opera written by Vivaldi for Vienna in 1740, was reconstructed by Faio Biondi in 2011 in a triumphant open to the...continue...
Personnel: Nancy Glor (vocals).

Recording information: Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna (01/13/2012-01/15/2012)....continue...

Georg Philipp Telemann: Quixotte & La Changeante / Fabio Biondi, Europa Galante

1 CD / Agogique / 2012-08-14

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for 4 Violins without Baso Continuo in F major; Overture-Suite for 4 Horns, 2 Oboes, Strings and Basso continuo in F major, TV 55 no F 11 "Alster Ou; Concerto for Vio...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Marcocchi, Stefano; Ravasi, Fabio [Violin]; Rognoni, Andrea
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Founded in 1989 by Fabio Biondi, Europa Galante has built an enviable international reputation for their fiery interpretations of Baroque music on period instruments. The...continue...
Recording information: Auditorium Paganini, Parma, Italy (02/13/2011-02/16/2011)....continue...

Vivaldi: Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione / Fabio Biondi

2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-04-10

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for Violin in E flat major, Op. 8 no 5/RV 253 "La tempesta di mare"; Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 8 no ...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Recording information: Studio de la Fondation Tibor Varga, Sion, Switzerland (2000-07-08_2000-07-11&2000-)....continue...

Meditation: Music of Silence / Massenet, Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-02-14

Works: Jules Massenet: Méditation, for violin & orchestra (or other arrangement) (from opera "Thaïs"); Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Gregorio All...
Performers: Asperen, Bob van; Daniels, David; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Gens, Veronique; Kalafusz, Hans; Kirshbaum, Ralph; Lesne, Gerard; Murdoch, Jane; Rees, Jonathan; Scaramuzzino, Giovanni; See, ...
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Parrott, Andrew; Cleobury, Stephen; Warren-Green, Christopher; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; ; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: ; Europa Galante; Il Seminario Musicale; London Classical Players; Melante Amsterdam; Schutz Consort; Scottish Ensemble; Taverner Players

Cavalli: La Virtu de'strali d'Amore / Biondi/Europa Galante, Nicotra, Bertagnolli [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / Naxos (USA) / 2011-10-25

Works: Francesco Cavalli: La virtù dei strali d'Amore
Performers: Abbondanza, Roberto; Adami, Filippo; Arcari, Cristiana [vocals]; Bertagnolli, Gemma; Invernizzi, Roberta; Lombardi, Donatella; Morace, Filippo; Nicotra, Giacinta; Piccinini, Monica; Sancho, Juan; Sca...
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio
Ensemble: Europa Galante

La virtù de' strali d'Amore was the first of ten operas Cavalli wrote with librettist Giovanni Faustini. Set in Cyprus, the plot involves enchanted and...continue...
Run Time: 150 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.0, DTS 5.0
Subtitles: Italian, English
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Highlights from La Senna Festegiante / Biondi, Jaroussky, Lemieux, Savall et al.

1 CD / Naïve / 2011-10-25

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: La Senna festeggiante, RV 693; Gloria, RV 589; Orlando furioso, RV 728; Nisi Dominus, RV 608; Concerto for Flute in G minor, Op. 10 no 2/RV 439 "La notte"; La Fida ninfa, RV 714; Con...
Performers: Azzaro, Stefania; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Jaroussky, Philippe; Lehtipuu, Topi; Marq, Sebastien; Piau, Sandrine; Zanazi, Furio
Conductors: Alessandrini, Rinaldo; Spinosi, Jean-Christophe; ; Fasolis, Diego; Savall, Jordi
Ensemble: ; Concerto Italiano; Ensemble Matheus; Europa Galante; I Barocchisti

This special product is linked to the Venise Vivaldi Versailles festival that took place in the Château de Versailles from June 24th to July 17th....continue...

100 Best Soprano Arias

6 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2011-10-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata BWV 51; "Hunt" Cantata BWV 208; George Frederick Handel: Messiah; Joshua; Rinaldo; Alcina; Serse; Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno; Antonio Vivaldi: Bajazet; Henry...
Performers: Anderson, June [Soprano Vocal]; Argenta, Nancy; Augér, Arleen; Behrens, Hildegard; Bella, Benito di; Caballé, Montserrat; Callas, Maria; Ciofi, Patrizia; Crespin, Régine; Croisie...
Conductors: Huggett, Monica; Schreier, Peter; Parrott, Andrew; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Fischer, Georg; Trevor, Kirk; Hickox, Richard; Haïm, Emmanuelle; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Barbirolli, John; Rousset, Ch...
Ensemble: ; Europa Galante; Le Concert d'Astrée ; Les Talens Lyriques; Sonnerie; Taverner Players

Vivaldi Best Loved Adagios / Fabio Biondi, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Europa Galante and Ensemble Matheus

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2011-08-23

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Andromeda Liberata; Concerto for Lute in G minor "La Notte" RV 439; Stabat Mater, RV 621; Concerto for Violin & second violin in A major 'Per eco in Lontano', RV 552; Laudate Pueri D...
Performers: Ciofi, Patrizia; Comparato, Marina; Daniels, David; Genaux, Vivica; Jaroussky, Philippe; See, Janet
Conductors: Spinosi, Jean-Christophe; Parrott, Andrew; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Warren-Green, Christopher; Curtis, Alan
Ensemble: ; Ensemble Matheus; Europa Galante; Taverner Players

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; String Concertos, et al / Fabio Biondi - Europa Galante

4 CD / Naïve / 2011-07-26

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in C major, RV 171; Concerto in Si bemolle maggiore, RV 163 'Conca'; Concerto f...
Performers: Alessandrini, Rinaldo; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Chamorro, Adrian; Cipriani, Fabrizio; Fantinuoli, Antonio; Naddeo, Maurizio
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

This superb box set gathers the most emblematic and best-selling Vivaldi recordings of Fabio Biondi and his orchestra, Opus 111. Including a legendary recording of...continue...
Recording information: Asolo, Venezia, Italy (04/1993); Graz, Austria (04/1993); San Gottardo Church, Asolo, Italy (04/1993); Asolo, Venezia, Italy (11/1995); Graz, Austria (11/1995); San Gottardo Chu...continue...

Vivaldi: 12 Concerti Op.4 'La Stravaganza' / Biondi

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2011-05-03

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in B flat major ("La stravaganza" no 1) Op. 4/1, RV; Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in E minor ("La stravaganza" no 2) Op. 4/2, RV 27...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

No major ensemble today is more closely associated with the music of Vivaldi than Europa Galante under its dynamic violinist director, Fabio Biondi. In this...continue...
Recording information: Biblioteca de Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista, Pa (12/17/2008-12/23/2008)....continue...

Cavalli: La Didone / Biondi/Europa Galante, McFadden, Staveland, Domenech [DVD]

2 DVD Video / Dynamic / 2011-01-01

Works: Pier Fancesco Cavalli: La Didone
Performers: Abbondanza, Roberto; Alvarez, Isabel; Cluster, Manuella; De Liso, Marina; Domènech, Jordi; Lombardi, Donatella; McFadden, Claron; Morace, Filippo; Schiavo, Maria Grazia; Staveland, Magnus
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Preceded by a solemn prologue in which Iride admonishes mortals that they should not offend the gods, the story of Cavalli's Didone comes to life...continue...
Run Time: 173 min.
Picture Format: NTSC, Letterbox, 16:9, Color
Country of Origin: Italy
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Alessandro Scarlatti: Humanita E Lucifero

1 CD / Naïve / 2010-06-29

Works: Alessandro Scarlatti: Humanità e Lucifero, oratorio for soprano, tenor, piccolo, trumpet, strings & continuo; Arcangelo Corelli: Trio Sonatas (12) for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo, Op. 4; Sonate...
Performers: Bertini, Rossana; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Recording information: San Gottardo Church, Asolo, Italy (07/1995)....continue...

50 Best Bach

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-06-29

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata, BWV 147; Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, Cantata, BWV 51; Ich habe genug, Cantata, BWV 82a; Magnificat in D, ...
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Asperen, Bob van; Beckett, Rachel; Bennett, Mark [Trumpet]; Bernardini, Alfredo; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Bostridge, Ian; Bury, Alison; Busi, Marcell...
Conductors: Herreweghe, Philippe; Parrott, Andrew; ; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Gönnenwein, Wolfgang; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Rees, Jonathan; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Asperen, Bob van
Ensemble: ; Consortium Musicum; Europa Galante; La Petite Bande; Melante Amsterdam; Scottish Ensemble; Sonnerie; Taverner Players

"Best Bach 50 is an intelligently laid out collection of examples of J.S. Bach's most famous works, and its three CDs are filled with historic...continue...

50 Best Baroque

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-06-29

Works: George Frederick Handel: Coronation Anthem; Solomon; Messiah; Water Music; Jeremiah Clarke: Prince of Denmark's March; John Dowland: Lachrimae or Seaven Teares; Henry Purcell: Abdelazar, or The Moor'...
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Asperen, Bob van; Banchini, Chiara; Beckett, Rachel; Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Bussi, Marcello; Cole, Maggie; d'Auvergne, Orchestre; Danby...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; Hickox, Richard; ; Parrott, Andrew; Haïm, Emmanuelle; Leonhardt, Gustav; Norrington, Roger; Stamp, Richard; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Auriacombe, Louis; Christophers, Harry; Sav...
Ensemble: ; Capella Agostino Steffani; Circa 1500; Europa Galante; Fretwork; Il Seminario Musicale; Melante Amsterdam; Orlando Gibbons Viol Ensemble; Sonnerie; Taverner Players

Vivaldi: Concertos

2 CD / Naïve / 2009-11-17

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in C minor ("Amato bene"), RV 761; Concerto for Violin in D minor; Double Violin Concerto, for 2 violins, strings & continuo in G minor, RV 51...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Europa Galante's tribute to Vivaldi, which sees them perform his concertos, led by its founder Fabio Biondi. This special luxury limited-edition set incorporates Europa's Galante's...continue...

Vivaldi: Laudate Puieri, Motets, etc / Patrizia Ciofi, Fabio Biondi, et al

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2009-10-20

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Laudate Pueri Dominum (Psalm 112), for voice, strings & continuo in C minor, RV 600; Alleluia; In turbato mare irato, solo motet for voice, strings & continuo in G major, RV 627; O q...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Ciofi, Patrizia
Conductors:
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Les Classiques au Soleil

1 CD / Naïve / 2009-08-25

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for solo cello no 1 in G major, BWV 1007; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in G minor, Op. 8 no 2/RV 315 "L'estate"; Chamber Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D majo...
Performers: Baldi, Jesus Castro; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Cangemi, Veronica; Domingo, Placido; Garrus, Anne-Garance Fabre Dit; Gastinel, Anne; Lehtipuu, Topi; Lislevand, Rolf; Meyer, Wolfgang [Clarinet]; Moretti,...
Conductors: ; Ros Marbà, Antoni; Colomer, Edmon; Oren, Daniel; Lombard, Alain; Spinosi, Jean-Christophe; Malgoire, Jean-Claude; Alessandrini, Rinaldo
Ensemble: ; Bordeaux Aquitaine Orchestra; Concerto Italiano; Ensemble Kapsberger; Europa Galante; La Grande Ecurie et la Chambre du Roy; Matheus Ensemble; Quatuor Mosaïques ; Seville Royal Symphony Orche...

Best Concertos 100

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-03-24

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1; Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 30; Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini; Pyotr Il'...
Performers: Accardo, Salvatore [Violin/Conductor]; Ambache, Diana; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Asperen, Bob van; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Broadway, Kenneth; Bury, Alison; Bylsma, Anner; Capuçon, Gautier; Capu&ccedi...
Conductors: Pesek, Libor; Foster, Lawrence; Vonk, Hans; Plasson, Michel; Cziffra, György; Jansons, Mariss; Kitayenko, Dmitri; Davis, Andrew; Frühbeck de Burgos, Rafae; Litton, Andrew; Hickox, Richard; ...
Ensemble: Aalborg Symphony Orchestra; Academy of London; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; Ambache Chamber Orchestra; Auvergne Orchestra; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Berlin Philha...

The latest release in from the top-selling 'BEST 100' series by EMI Classics contains excerpts from the most famous concertos of all time. Each of...continue...

Altus - From Castrato to Countertenor

3 CD / Virgin Classics / 2009-02-24

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Giustino, RV 717; Amen; Nisi Dominus in G minor, RV 608; Longe mala umbrae terrores in G minor, RV 629; Pianti, sospiri, RV 676; George Frederick Handel: MEDLEY; Der Messias; Work(s)...
Performers: Asawa, Brian; Blake, Rockwell; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Brett, Charles; Cencic, Max Emanuel; Chance, Michael; Daniels, David; Deller, Alfred; Dupré, Desmond; Esswood, Paul; Gens, V&...
Conductors: Spinosi, Jean-Christophe; Lesne, Gérard; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Corboz, Michel; Linde, Hans-Martin; Parrott, Andrew; Curtis, Alan; Christie, William; Herreweghe, Philippe; Ledger, Philip, Sir...
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; City of London Sinfonia; Collegium Vocale; English Chamber Orchestra; Ensemble Artaserse; Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne; Ensemble Orchestral de Paris; Europa Galan...

The male voice hits an all-time high with this new collection from Virgin Classics. Starting as far back as 1902 with the last of the...continue...

The Best of Baroque

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2008-09-02

Works: Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Henry Purcell: Abdelazer, Z 570 "Moor's Revenge"; George Frederick Handel: Suite for Harpsichord in D minor, HWV 437; Co...
Performers: Beckett, Rachel; Bennett, Mark [Trumpet]; Cavasanti, Lorenzo; Gens, Veronique; Goodwin, Paul [Oboe, Conductor]; Huggett, Monica; Kirshbaum, Ralph
Conductors: Parrott, Andrew; Briger, Alex; Cleobury, Stephen; Norrington, Roger; Christie, William; Reyne, Hugo; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Biondi, Fabio; Rees, Jonathan
Ensemble: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; English Chamber Orchestra; Europa Galante; Il Seminario Musicale; King's College Choir, Cambridge; La Simphonie du Marais; Les Arts Florissants; London Classical ...

Best 100 Vivaldi

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-02-12

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for 3 violins, strings & continuo in F major, RV 551; Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello in B minor, Op. 3 no 10...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Ciofi, Patrizia; Comparato, Marina; D'Arcangelo, Ildebrando; Daniels, David; Genaux, Vivica; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Lisi, Leonardo de; McFadden, Claron; Place, Aliso...
Conductors: Warren-Green, Christopher; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; ; Parrott, Andrew; Stubbs, Stephen [Lute]; Medlam, Charles; Curtis, Alan
Ensemble: ; Europa Galante; Il Complesso Barocco; Il Seminario Musicale; London Baroque; Taverner Choir, Consort & Players; Teatro Lírico (Ensemble)

Following the success of the previous 'Best Mozart 100' and 'Best Beethoven 100', EMI classics is proud to offer the latest composer to get the...continue...

Vivaldi Adagios

1 CD / Virgin Classics Import / 2007-12-04

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Andromeda Liberata, serenata (opera; attributed); Concerto for Flute in G minor, Op. 10 no 2/RV 439 "La notte"; Amen; Concerto per eco in lontana, for 4 violins, strings & continuo i...
Performers: Ciofi, Patrizia; Comparato, Marina; Daniels, David; Genaux, Vivica; Jaroussky, Philippe; See, Janet
Conductors: Spinosi, Jean-Christophe; Parrott, Andrew; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; ; Warren-Green, Christopher; Curtis, Alan
Ensemble: ; Europa Galante; Il Complesso Barocco; Il Seminario Musicale; Matheus Ensemble; Taverner Choir, Consort & Players

Compiled from Virgin Classics’ rich Vivaldi discography, and drawn from the composer’s instrumental and vocal works (both operatic and religious), each track is performed by...continue...

Vivaldi: Concerti per viola d'amore / Biondi, Europa Galante

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2007-11-06

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Viola d'Amore in D minor, RV 394; Viola d'Amore Concerto, for viola d'amore, strings & continuo in A major, RV 396; Concerto for Viola d'Amore in D major, RV 392; Concer...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Pinardi, Giangiacomo
Conductors:
Ensemble: Europa Galante

For his new recording Fabio Biondi swaps his violin for the viola d'amore, and enriches his substantial Vivaldi discography with this complete program of concertos...continue...

Pergolesi: Salve regina / Biondi, Schlick, Europa Galante

1 CD / Naïve / 2007-09-25

Works: Giovanni Pergolesi: Salve Regina in A minor; Salve Regina; Domenico Gallo: Trio sonata No 2 in B flat; Trio Sonata no 1 in G major; Leonardo Leo: Salve Regina in F major
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Pergolesi composed other works besides his famous Stabat Mater. This recording presents two sonatas and two lovely settings of the Salve Regina. It also includes...continue...

Vivaldi: 100 Chefs d'Ouvre

6 CD / Virgin Classics Import / 2007-09-25

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for 3 violins, strings & continuo in F major, RV 551; Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello in B minor, Op. 3 no 10...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Ciofi, Patrizia; Comparato, Marina; D'Arcangelo, Ildebrando; Daniels, David; Genaux, Vivica; Labelle, Dominique; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Lisi, Leonardo de; McFadden, ...
Conductors: Warren-Green, Christopher; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; ; Parrott, Andrew; Stubbs, Stephen [Lute]; Medlam, Charles; Curtis, Alan
Ensemble: ; Europa Galante; Il Complesso Barocco; Il Seminario Musicale; London Baroque; Taverner Choir, Consort & Players; Teatro Lírico (Ensemble)

Improvisata / Biondi, Europa Galante

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2007-05-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Sinfonia ("Improvvisata"), for strings & continuo, RV 802; Giovanni Battista Sammartini: Symphony for 2 horns, 2 violins, viola & bass in G minor, J-C 57; Carlo Monza: Sinfonia "La t...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Bondi and his Europa Galante return to the late 18th-century Italian Sinfonia. Of these Sinfonie con titoli, the best known is Boccherini's Casa del Diavolo....continue...

Best Bach 100

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-02-06

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Cantata no 51, "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen," BWV 51; Cantata no 82, "Ich habe...
Performers: Amsterdam, Melante; Argenta, Nancy; Asperen, Bob van; Beckett, Rachel; Bennett, Mark [Trumpet]; Bernardini, Alfredo; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Bostridge, Ian; Bury, A...
Conductors: Herreweghe, Philippe; Parrott, Andrew; ; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Gönnenwein, Wolfgang; Nelson, John; Schreier, Peter; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Rees, Jonathan
Ensemble: ; Consortium Musicum; Europa Galante; La Petite Bande; Scottish Ensemble; Sonnerie; Taverner Choir, Consort & Players; Taverner Consort

The newest title in the Best Classics 100 series, Best Bach 100, features 6 CDs of one of the greatest composers of all time, including...continue...

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2006-11-14

Works: Giovanni Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Salve regina, for countertenor & strings in F minor (doubtful); Salve Regina in A minor
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Daniels, David; Roschmann, Dorothea
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Virgin Classics is delighted to offer a new recording of Pergolesi's much loved 'Stabat Mater,' and the cast, featuring David Daniels, the emerging Dorothea Roschmann,...continue...

Best Baroque 100

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-08-29

Works: George Frederick Handel: Coronation Anthems (4); Solomon, HWV 67; Messiah, HWV 56; Water Music Suite no 2 in D major, HWV 349; Dixit Dominus, HWV 232; Giulio Cesare, HWV 17; Alcina, HWV 34; Jeremiah ...
Performers: André, Maurice [trumpet]; Andre, Maurice; Argenta, Nancy; Asperen, Bob van; Augér, Arleen; Auger, Arleen; Banchini, Chiara; Beckett, Rachel; Bennett, Mark; Bennett, Mark [Trumpet]; Blyt...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; Hickox, Richard; ; Parrott, Andrew; Haïm, Emmanuelle; Haïm, Emmanuelle; Leonhardt, Gustav; Norrington, Roger; Nelson, John; Rooley, Anthony; Rees, Jonathan; McCreesh, Pau...
Ensemble: ; Academy of Ancient Music; Academy of Ancient Music (UK); Academy of London; Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Boston Early Music Festival Choir; Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra; Capella Ag...

Vivaldi: Four Seasons, etc / Fabio Biondi, Europa Galante

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2003-05-06

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in E flat major ("La tempesta di mare"; "Il cimento"; Concerto for 2 violins, c...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Casazza, Enrico; Longo, Isabella; Naddeo, Maurizio; Negri, Raffaello
Conductors:
Ensemble: Europa Galante

Vivaldi: Concerti per mandolini, etc /Biondi, Europa Galante

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2003-01-07

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Chamber Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D major, RV 93; Concerto in C major, RV 558; Concerto for Violin, oboe, 2 recorders, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo in G minor, RV 57...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Europa Galante

"By now we know exactly what to expect from Fabio Biondi - the unexpected. Here we get all the stops and starts, swoops and darts,...continue...

Scarlatti: Concerti & Sinfonie / Biondi, Europa Galante

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2002-05-07

Works: Alessandro Scarlatti: Clori, Dorino e Amore, serenata for 3 voices, chorus & instruments; Concerti grossi (6) ("VI Concertos in Seven Parts"); Sonata in A minor; Domenico Scarlatti: Sinfonia no 7 for...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Colitto, Lorenzo; Köll, Margret; Naddeo, Maurizio; Negri, Raffaello; Zejfart, Petr
Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
Ensemble: Europa Galante

"Fabio Biondi has by now established himself and his Europa Galante group as not only one of the most exciting and imaginative of today's period-style...continue...

Vivaldi: La tempesta di mare, etc / Biondi, Europa Galante

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2000-06-27

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in D major ("L'inquietudine"), RV 234; Concerto funebre, for violin, oboe, chalumeau, 3 violas all'inglese, strings & continuo in B flat ma; C...
Performers: Biondi, Fabio; Braucher, Ernest; Casazza, Enrico; Cavasanti, Lorenzo; Colitto, Lorenzo; Coppola, Lorenzo; Fantinuoli, Antonio; Longo, Isabella; Mandolesi, Giorgio; Naddeo, Maurizio; Pique, Alessandro
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Ensemble: Europa Galante

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Locatelli: Concerti Grossi / Biondi, Europa Galante

1 CD / Naïve / 1999-12-30

Works: Pietro Antonio Locatelli: Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 1/5; Sinfonia, for 2 violins, viola & bass in F minor (manuscript); Concerto Grosso in E flat major, Op. 7/6; Concerto Grosso in C minor, Op....
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Cipriani, Fabrizio; Lattuada, Francesco; Naddeo, Maurizio
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Ensemble: Europa Galante

Caldara: La Passione di Gesú Cristo Signor Nostro

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 1999-02-01

Works: Antonio Caldara: La Passione di Gesú Cristo Signor Nostro, oratorio
Performers: Foresti, Sergio; Pedaci, Francesca; Petibon, Patricia
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Ensemble: Europa Galante

Vivaldi: L'estro armonico / Biondi, Europa Galante

2 CD / Virgin Classics / 1998-07-14

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: L'estro armonico, concertos (12) for 1-4 solo instruments, strings & continuo, Op. 3
Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin]
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Ensemble: Europa Galante

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