Ophelie Gaillard and Pulcinella Orchestra – Vivaldi: I colori dell’ombra (2020) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

After a double album dedicated to Boccherini and acclaimed by critics, Ophélie Gaillard and the Pulcinella Orchestra reveal the incredible sound palette of Vivaldi, one of the most brilliant venetian musicians. Drawing on the finest cello works of the composer, Ophélie Gaillard’s selection places great emphasis on the concerto, for one, two or even four performers. It also includes an exclusive reconstruction of the Concerto RV 788. The vocal interventions of Lucile Richardot and Delphine Galou light up the program like rays of sun through the clouds. The album alternates between moments of great emotion, sometimes even dolorous as in the Largo of the Concerto RV 416 and moments of passion and frenzy (in the concertos RV 419 or 409) that evoke the Summer from the Four Seasons. This music thus unveils all its mysteries in the interplay of lights and shadows, giving its name to this recording.

Tracklist:
1. Cello Concerto in G Minor, RV. 416: I. Allegro (3:27)
2. Cello Concerto in G Minor, RV. 416: II. Largo (2:41)
3. Cello Concerto in G Minor, RV. 416: III. Allegro. (2:59)
4. “Sovvente il sole” (from Andromeda liberata, RV Anh. 117) (9:21)
5. Concerto for 2 cellos in G Minor, RV. 531: I. Allegro (3:35)
6. Concerto for 2 cellos in G Minor, RV. 531: II. Largo (4:05)
7. Concerto for 2 cellos in G Minor, RV. 531: III. Allegro. (3:00)
8. Concerto for cello and bassoon in E Minor, RV. 409: I. Adagio – Allegro molto (3:43)
9. Concerto for cello and bassoon in E Minor, RV. 409: II. Allegro (1:44)
10. Concerto for cello and bassoon in E Minor, RV. 409: III. Allegro. (2:28)
11. Concerto for violoncello piccolo in G Major, RV. 414: I. Allegro molto (3:25)
12. Concerto for violoncello piccolo in G Major, RV. 414: II. Largo (3:00)
13. Concerto for violoncello piccolo in G Major, RV. 414: III. Allegro (3:14)
14. Sinfonia for strings and basso continuo in C Major, RV. 112: I. Allegro (1:39)
15. Sinfonia for strings and basso continuo in C Major, RV. 112: II. Andante (2:25)
16. Sinfonia for strings and basso continuo in C Major, RV. 112: III. Presto (1:31)
17. Concerto for 2 violins and 2 cellos in D Major, RV. 575: I. Allegro (2:52)
18. Concerto for 2 violins and 2 cellos in D Major, RV. 575: II. Largo (2:18)
19. Concerto for 2 violins and 2 cellos in D Major, RV. 575: III. Allegro. (3:39)
20. Cello Concerto in B-Flat Major, RV. 788 “per Teresa” (2:41)
21. Concerto for violoncello piccolo in B Minor, RV. 424: I. Allegro non molto (3:44)
22. Concerto for violoncello piccolo in B Minor, RV. 424: II. Largo (2:40)
23. Concerto for violoncello piccolo in B Minor, RV. 424: III. Allegro non molto. (3:23)
24. “Di verde ulivo” ( from Tito manlio, RV. 738) (6:15)
25. Cello Concerto in D Minor, RV. 405: I. Allegro (2:39)
26. Cello Concerto in D Minor, RV. 405: II. Adagio (2:46)
27. Cello Concerto in D Minor, RV. 405: III. Allegro. (2:22)
28. Cello Concerto in A Minor, RV. 419: I. Allegro (2:03)