Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons
Op.8, Nos. 1-4 (c.1725)
Julia Fischer violin
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Kenneth Sillito
'Fischer's playing is stylish and technically strong...with some gorgeously
sonorous passage-work. The Academy's accompaniments are mint-condition.' Classic
fM
'It's no surprise that Julia Fischer,with her looks of classic beauty,has been
treated to a video debut... This recording...is clear and refreshing in a traditional
way, with immaculate intonation from the soloist.' Gramophone
Region Code: All regions
Picture format: 16:9 anamorphic
Running time: 105 mins DVD 9
Sound format: Surround Sound / LPCM Stereo
Menu languages: GB
Subtitle languages: D/F/ES (PAL), LA (NTSC)
Cat. No.: OA 0818 D PAL OA 0819 D NTSC
'Fischer injects vivacity and attention to detail in her interpretation
of the familiar work and the images in both edits are a delight' AD-LIB
Two dazzling picture edits over one sumptuous soundtrack bring new life to
Vivaldi's perennial work. Choose between the 'director's cut' with stunning
images of the changing seasons, filmed at the National Botanic Garden of Wales,
or the 'performance edit' with shots of Julia Fischer and the Academy of St
Martin in the Fields, in the garden's futuristic glass dome by Norman Foster.
The sensational young violinist Julia Fischer brings a fresh and sparkling
interpretation of this popular work.
PLUS EXTRA FEATURES
- "When you reach a goal
" - an interview with Julia
Fischer
- "Favourite Seasons"- views on the seasons' moods and Vivaldi's
music
- 'Director's cut' and 'performance edit' options
Eighteen year-old Julia Fischer - 'not a talent, but a full-fledged phenomenal
violinist'
Die Welt (Germany)
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