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Vivaldi, Antonio: Stabat Mater and Concerti per Archi; Domenico Scarlatti: Salve Regina; Charles Avison: Concerto No. 7. Tafelmusic Baroque Orchestra, with Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto. Recorded in 2003, at Humbercrest United Church, Toronto. Engineer: John D.S. Adams. 57+ minutes. Analekta 3171.
Although best known today for his concertos, Vivaldi was also well known in his own day as a composer for voice, His output included several operas, cantatas, and sacred compositions. One of the latter is presented here and the mix of a balanced soundstage spread, instrumental detail from the period ensemble, and the well-defined vocal sound results in quite a listening experience. Of ...