mmerse yourself in the electrifying energy and vivid imagery of Antonio Vivaldi's captivating Violin Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 8 No. 5, "La tempesta di mare" (The Sea Storm), presented here in a meticulously prepared new edition from the original score, complete with a thoughtfully realised harpsichord continuo part. A brilliant highlight from his celebrated collection Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione (The Contest Between Harmony and Invention), this concerto offers an exhilarating musical depiction of a tempestuous sea, perfectly showcasing the solo violin's dazzling virtuosity amidst a vibrant string ensemble.
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), the celebrated "Red Priest" of Venice, was a towering figure of the Italian Baroque, renowned for his prolific output of concertos that redefined the genre. His "La tempesta di mare," a wonderfully descriptive work, vividly portrays a storm at sea through rapid scales, arpeggios, and dramatic dynamic contrasts. This new edition by Paul Wood breathes fresh life into the original score, ensuring crystal-clear readability, accuracy, and ease of use for all performers. Crucially, it includes an expertly realised harpsichord continuo part, providing a historically informed and musically complete foundation for your ensemble, perfect for bringing the authentic Vivaldi sound and its programmatic brilliance to life.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Violin Solo & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass) & Harpsichord (realised continuo)
- Original Work: Part of Vivaldi's "Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione" (Op. 8)
- Difficulty: Advanced Violin Solo, Intermediate-Advanced String Orchestra
- Editor/Realiser: Paul Wood
- Fidelity: This new edition meticulously presents Vivaldi's original score, ensuring accuracy and readability for contemporary musicians, complemented by an expertly realised harpsichord part.
- Contents: PDF File of full Score, all individual instrumental parts, and the realised harpsichord part provided.
Vivaldi's Violin Concerto Op. 8 No. 5 'La tempesta di mare' is renowned for its thrilling energy, its vivid programmatic nature, and its effectiveness in showcasing the solo violin within a Baroque framework. This edition brings those qualities to the forefront, offering a truly rewarding experience for the advanced violin soloist and providing a substantial, engaging piece for intermediate-advanced string orchestras.
Elevate your repertoire with this exciting and beautifully presented edition of a Baroque masterpiece, complete with a professional and historically sensitive continuo realisation.
Perfect for: Student recitals, chamber orchestras, advanced student ensembles, and concerts seeking energetic, historically informed, and authentic Baroque repertoire.
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