Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso in D minor - Stokowski Transcription - Bamert / BBC Philharmonic

Vivaldi's Concerto Grosso in D minor, Opus 3, No. 11, 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 former assistant conductor to Stokowski. The three movements are: (i) Allegro; (ii) Largo (featuring a superb duet for flute and oboe); and (iii) Allegro. (From 'Chandos' - CHAN 9930.)