Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso in D minor - Stokowski's Symphonic Transcription

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Vivaldi's Concerto Grosso in D minor, originally for strings and harpsichord, was transcribed by Leopold Stokowski for a huge symphony orchestra. The instrumentation required is as follows: 2 flutes; piccolo; 2 oboes; cor anglais; 2 clarinets; bass clarinet; 2 bassoons; contra-bassoon; 5 horns; 4 trumpets; 4 trombones; 2 tubas; tam-tam; harp; timpani; and strings. In this spectacular recording (purists beware!) the BBC Philharmonic is conducted by Matthias Bamert, a one-time assistant conductor to Stokowski. There are three movements: (i) Allegro; (ii) Largo (featuring a superb duet for flute and oboe); and (iii) Allegro. (From a 'Chandos' CD.)

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  • This is fantastic!!! The first Stokowski transcription I heard as a child was Bach's Little G Minor. Since then, I have always loved to hear transcriptions by visionary people who realize that this music can and should be interpreted as many ways as possible. Even when I compose, I consider it an honor when someone transcribes my ow work. Music is alive. Did Stokowski ever arrange Bach's Tocatta and Fugue in F, BWV 540? Thanks again. BRIAN

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