Utwory na płycie:

• Vivaldi - Concerto No.1 in E RV 269 La primavera (Spring) - Allegro
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.1 in E RV 269 La primavera (Spring) - Largo e pianissimo sempre
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.1 in E RV 269 La primavera (Spring) - Allegro pastorale
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.2 in G minor RV 315 Lestate (Summer) - Allegro non molto
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.2 in G minor RV 315 Lestate (Summer) - Adagio e piano - Presto e forte
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.2 in G minor RV 315 Lestate (Summer) - Presto
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.3 in F RV 293 Lautunno (Autumn) - Allegro
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.3 in F RV 293 Lautunno (Autumn) - Adagio molto
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.3 in F RV 293 Lautunno (Autumn) - Allegro
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.4 in F minor RV 297 Linverno (Winter) - Allegro non molto
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.4 in F minor RV 297 Linverno (Winter) - Largo
• Vivaldi - Concerto No.4 in F minor RV 297 Linverno (Winter) - Allegro
• McDonagh - The Irish Four Seasons - Earrach (Spring)
• McDonagh - The Irish Four Seasons - Samhradh (Summer)
• McDonagh - The Irish Four Seasons - Fomhar (Autumn)
• McDonagh - The Irish Four Seasons - Geimhreadh (Winter)

ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678–1741):
Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons), Op. 8:
Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 “La primavera” (spring)
Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, RV 315 “L’estate” (summer)
Concerto No. 3 in F Major, RV 293 “L’autunno” (autumn)
Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297 “L’inverno” (winter)

AILBHE McDONAGH (*1982):
The Irish Four Seasons:
I. Earrach (spring)
II. Samhradh (summer)
III. Fómhar (autumn)
IV. Geimhreadh (winter)

As responses to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons go, the world-premiere of The Irish Four Seasons by Ailbhe McDonagh instantly ranks amongst the most evocative and ear-catching. Presented alongside the “Red Priest’s” monumental opus, in the debut recording by leading Irish violinist Lynda O’Connor, McDonagh’s The Irish Four Seasons resonates with a shrewd synthesis of Baroque style and Irish culture. O’Connor explains, “Irish and Baroque music are similar in many ways. The freedom to ornament, similarities in structure and the prominence of reinterpretation are apparent in both styles”. O’Connor and McDonagh are frequently referred to as musical soulmates. In their most recent collaboration, they bring to bear Ireland’s huge musical heritage.

Arranged over four movements – Earrach (Spring), Samhradh (Summer), Fómhar (Autumn), and Geimhreadh (Winter) –The Irish Four Seasons introduces new Irish airs inspired by Vivaldi’s memorable melodies, creating an exciting and emotive work that proudly takes its place alongside the Baroque evergreen. Supported by her new, hand-picked ensemble Anamus under the baton of David Brophy, O’Connor brings these programmatic works – old and new alike – to palpable life.