Best performance of this Corelli masterpiece I have ever heard. As a German I think only Italians can reach this level of performance of Corelli. It's a matter of feelings.
I fully agree with you! It’s a luck that young generations can access to baroque music with such a diversity of players: italian for Corelli, german for Bach and french for Rameau… But we have to remember that we have to thanks the pioneers who were dutch (Leonhardt and Brüggen), austrian (Harnoncourt) and french (Malgoire)…
Corelli brought a refinement to violin playing and the Baroque that was classical before the term was applied to a later era. Don't know if many would agree that's just my view. The sonatas he wrote and those of his successor s like Locatelli and. Were technically more demanding. Instrument makers like Stradivari as a result made finer stronger sturdier example sof the craft. Though sadly few if any have not been altered from the original sound they made.
Renowned violinist and pedagogue, Arcangelo Corelli spent his entire career in Rome. He composed mainly for the theater, the church and at the service of cardinals. The Concerto « For Christmas Eve » is the most famous of the twelve concerti grossi which were published in Amsterdam a year after his death and constitute his last opus. With this collection, Corelli stands out as one of the first great masters, along with Giuseppe Torelli, of the concerto grosso. This genre eminently representative of Baroque aesthetics, plays on the opposition between a group of soloists the concertino composed of two violins and a cello then a larger string ensemble called ripieno whose numbers can be expanded at will and whose role is to punctuate or reinforce the intervention of the soloists. The eighth concerto in G minor is, like the first seven, a « church » concerto whose movements preceded by tempo indications in Italian alternate between slow and lively tempos, homophonic and imitative writing. The work (concerto da chiesa) is structured in six movements. The final Pastorale, which justifies its subtitle « For Christmas Eve » is linked to the last Allegro, contrasting by its tonality in G major and its tender swaying with of the musette sonorities. This Largo evokes the lovely nativities that the Italian painters of this period, such as Antonio Balestra and others, bequeathed to us. All the allegorical beauty is present in this piece prefiguring classical Harmony. *Lucien*
I must comment again. It struck me today, and excuse me for this suggestion, but I have yet to find a more fitting description, as this Imaginarium Ensemble interpretation is without doubt the best recorded performance of this masterpiece to grace my ears, that Corelli managed to capture a sound that may induce in an attentive listener a degree of bliss that is nothing short of orgasmic.
Thank you so much. Unfortunately the rude young woman next to me brought her cell phone to the performance and wouldn't turn it off. I look forward to seeing you next time. (Yes. She cheated and should have been disqualified.) 2:02 pm CST Nov. 25, 2024 Co-President Charity colleen "Lovejoy" Crouse I mean, that's what they said to all of those West Point cadets, isn't it? Why should she be held to a lesser standard?
Best performance of this Corelli masterpiece I have ever heard. As a German I think only Italians can reach this level of performance of Corelli. It's a matter of feelings.
Grazie Rainer!!
Exactly!! Like German playing Bach! Vivaldi and Corelli's music Is in our DNA....🥳
I fully agree with you! It’s a luck that young generations can access to baroque music with such a diversity of players: italian for Corelli, german for Bach and french for Rameau… But we have to remember that we have to thanks the pioneers who were dutch (Leonhardt and Brüggen), austrian (Harnoncourt) and french (Malgoire)…
Corelli is the master of reserve and taste. No wonder the 18th century English found him so attractive
Corelli brought a refinement to violin playing and the Baroque that was classical before the term was applied to a later era.
Don't know if many would agree that's just my view.
The sonatas he wrote and those of his successor s like Locatelli and.
Were technically more demanding.
Instrument makers like Stradivari as a result made finer stronger sturdier example sof the craft.
Though sadly few if any have not been altered from the original sound they made.
Il grande Enrico Onofri, lo straordinario violinista italiano di musica barocca.
ASSOLUTAMENTE!
Bellissimo - Onofri, il più grande.
accanto aveva un certo Alessandro Tampieri che non è da meno!
Probably it's the best performance of Fatto per la notte di natale ever
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Renowned violinist and pedagogue, Arcangelo Corelli spent his entire career in Rome. He composed mainly for the theater, the church and at the service of cardinals. The Concerto « For Christmas Eve » is the most famous of the twelve concerti grossi which were published in Amsterdam a year after his death and constitute his last opus. With this collection, Corelli stands out as one of the first great masters, along with Giuseppe Torelli, of the concerto grosso. This genre eminently representative of Baroque aesthetics, plays on the opposition between a group of soloists the concertino composed of two violins and a cello then a larger string ensemble called ripieno whose numbers can be expanded at will and whose role is to punctuate or reinforce the intervention of the soloists. The eighth concerto in G minor is, like the first seven, a « church » concerto whose movements preceded by tempo indications in Italian alternate between slow and lively tempos, homophonic and imitative writing. The work (concerto da chiesa) is structured in six movements. The final Pastorale, which justifies its subtitle « For Christmas Eve » is linked to the last Allegro, contrasting by its tonality in G major and its tender swaying with of the musette sonorities. This Largo evokes the lovely nativities that the Italian painters of this period, such as Antonio Balestra and others, bequeathed to us. All the allegorical beauty is present in this piece prefiguring classical Harmony. *Lucien*
Staggeringly good interpretation!!!!!!!! Bravissimo!!!!
Excellent! La haute qualité de chaque interprétant en premier Mr. Onofri donne toute la saveur à ce concert. Bravo et Merci
Long Time ago I heared this wonderful music the First time in Rome and in Bremen (Germany) with the Orchestra da camera:
I MUSICI DI ROMA.
grande Enrico Onofri con accanto un altro grande Alessandro Tampieri (violinista e violista): stupendo!!!
That is indeed a great performance!
Gloria in excelsis deo.
One the best performance ❤❤❤
Dio che armonia sublime......
Enrico Onori, the concert master of IL GIARDINO ARMONICO. The wizard of baroq violin.
Questa è musica con la M maiuscola, e voi la porgete con una raffinatezza e signorilità non comuni.
Grazie! 💗
Vraiment magnifique, merci
Fantastische muziek! Kerst zonder Corelli kan niet. Prachtig uitgevoerd.
Pure bliss
Какой изящный шедевр!Браво Корелли!
Corelli, the master of Concertto Grosso.
Great performance in period instruments.
Siete incomparabili come perfezione di esecuzione: grandi Maestri!!
Perfect passion.
Bellissimo, grazie
SUPERBA INTERPRETAZIONE
Bravi, l'interpretazione più bella che ho ascoltato. Grazie
Un superbe cadeau de Noël! Merci
BEAU CADEAU DE NOEL .... MERCI
Merveilleuse interprétation, qui fait chanter les instruments. Merci!
Wonderful! Music, like vegetables, is best when in season! ❤️🎼🎵👏☘️🇮🇪😇😀😂
Wonderful interpretation. Number One.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gracias maestro por hacer de la música algo vivo
My father listens the Karajan's version with the Berliner in a large orchestra. Now I preferred the period instruments with camera orchestra.
SUBLIME! BRAVI!❤👏👏👏
Struggente: il tessuto sonoro che siete in grado di tessere è bellissimo. Grazie!
I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU PUT ADS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PIECE!
It is criminal!!
I must comment again. It struck me today, and excuse me for this suggestion, but I have yet to find a more fitting description, as this Imaginarium Ensemble interpretation is without doubt the best recorded performance of this masterpiece to grace my ears, that Corelli managed to capture a sound that may induce in an attentive listener a degree of bliss that is nothing short of orgasmic.
musica grande
Magia
Amazing!!!
An interpretation worth listening. Unfortunately, let down by audio engineering that does not reach the same level.
Dybt seriøst og smuk musik, flot spillet af de skallede spillemænd......
👏👏👏👏👏
Nice interpretation
Not too much ornamentation good phrasing...
Very stately performance but exciting too
Thank you so much. Unfortunately the rude young woman next to me brought her cell phone to the performance and wouldn't turn it off. I look forward to seeing you next time.
(Yes. She cheated and should have been disqualified.)
2:02 pm CST
Nov. 25, 2024
Co-President Charity colleen "Lovejoy" Crouse
I mean, that's what they said to all of those West Point cadets, isn't it? Why should she be held to a lesser standard?
HM rpz