Concerto in A for Guitar and String Orchestra Op. 30

The tenth concerto in B minor in L'Estro Armonico (best translated as The Harmonious Inspiration) which is edited here in A minor - for four solo guitars - is one of the most famous in the entire collection -- indeed inVivaldi's entire output. Scored for four solo violins two solo violas solo violoncello and an strings orchestra. Johann Sebastian Bach not only admired Vivaldi's Opus 3; he copied it openly. In a general sense the Vivaldipieces gave impetus to much that is in the German master's Brandenburg Concertos. More particulary six concertos of Vivaldi's Opus 3 were copied by Bach as the basis for six of his concertos: two for 0rgan (BWV 593 and 596 basedon Opus 3 nos. 8 and 11 respectively) three for solo harpsichord ) BWV 978 972 and 976 based on Opus 3 nos. 3 9 and 12 respectively) and one for four harpsichords and orchestra in A minor (BWV 1065 based on Opus 3 no. 10).Bach frequently rewrote concertos scored for one kind of instrument substituting another. It is evident that Bach thought not so much in terms of the violinistic nature of the originals but in their harmonic and rhythmicpotential which could be realized on any instrument. Since Bach has already justified an arrangement of Opus 3 number 10 by the great aesthetic success of his four-harpsichord version it serves to reason that an arrangementfor four guitars is equally valid. Just as Bach preserved everything of the original Vivaldi and added only a few doubling to accomodate the left hands of the harpsichordists so in this version the substitution of guitars is donewith little or no change of original-notes. The arpeggios especially prominent in the second movement lend themselves ideally to guitar playing and the ability of the guitar to play both lyrical lines as well as passage worksuits the violinistic lines and passages of the original.

Reduction Of Score-Classic Guitar/Ensemble. Cordero's 'Concierto Festivo' for Guitar and String Orchestra is his most recent work written in 2003. It was commissioned by the University of Puerto Rico to celebrate the 100th Anniversaryof its foundation and the re-opening of its Theater.The concerto has three movements written in a modal and neo-Romantic style in which the contrapuntal elements of the Spanish Renaissance combine with contemporaryharmonies giving it a distinctive flavor which is present in most of Cordero’s works.As in his previous concerti Afro-Antillean influences occasionally appear in this composition with their rich sumptuousrhythms. Ernesto Cordero explores creatively the sonorous resources of the guitar offering it a virtuoso solo feature enriched by dialogues with the other instruments. In many lyrical sections of the piece the guitarshines and projects a romantic spirit through beautiful phrases that reflect Cordero’s passion for life and for his beloved Puerto Rico.

C Major RV425 and D Major RV93-Performed by Christian Reichert guitar Accompaniment: Taunus String Orchestra These two concerti are amongst the most requested in the MMO catalogue. Finally available in spectacular digitally recorded sound with master guitarist Christian Reichert delivering an interpretation that will give you much to study and marvel at. Then it's your turn to step in and play with the full orchestra! Includes a slow-tempo version of the accompaniments (in the same key) for practice purposes. This newly engraved authoritative printed music score features the solo guitar part with orchestral reduction presented beneath in reduced-size for ease of learning and study; historical notesand performance suggestions printed on high-quality acid-free ivory paper. Also includes a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in digitally recorded stereo; then a digital stereo version of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist; and a second compact disc containing the complete version of the concerto followed by a -20% slow-tempo version of the accompaniments for practice purposes.

This lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Guitars carefully crafted for String Ensemble by Steven Frackenpohl. In true Vivaldi style the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms that make all parts interesting and fun to play. Another outstanding edition for young string orchestra teaching and performance. Dur: 4:10

Segal, Peter. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Guitare et Orchestre

Cordero's Concierto Festivo for guitar and string orchestra is his fourth concerto written in 2003 and dedicated to legendary guitarist Pepe Romero. It was commissioned by the University of Puerto Rico to celebrate the 100thAnniversary of its foundation and the re-opening of its Theater. The Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra was conducted by Maestro Guillermo Figueroa. This concerto has three movements written in a modal and neo-Romantic style inwhich the contrapuntal elements of the Spanish Renaissance combine with contemporary harmonies giving it a distinctive flavor which is present in most of Cordero's works