All Strings Attached VIVALDI
and the LLOYD WEBBERS
Antonio VIVALDI (1678–1741)
Concertos for Two Cellos
Astor PIAZZOLLA (1921–1992)*
Milonga for two cellos
from Concerto for Bandoneon and Guitar † *
Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, Cellos
David Wright, Harpsichord and Chamber Organ
European Union Chamber Orchestra • Hans-Peter Hofmann
† WORLD PREMIÈRE RECORDINGS
* Arrangements by Julian Lloyd Webber
The first arranger of Vivaldi’s concertos was Vivaldi himself, and Julian Lloyd Webber’s new versions in this recording reflect the composer’s pragmatic attitude and zest for experiment. Vivaldi’s Concerto in G minor RV 531 is his only original concerto for two cellos. Alongside this appear works both popular and recently discovered, the mercurial moods of the cellos representing instruments from mandolins to hunting horns. Piazzolla’s Milonga displays all of his most distinctive hallmarks. Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed album A Tale of Two Cellos can be found on Naxos 8.573251.