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The Ostinato Ensemble. Photo: Courtesy of the artist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The decision to record *The Four Seasons* as a young violinist\u2019s debut album demonstrates strong self-confidence; Claves\u2019 decision to partner with Silvan Dezini on this project is at least as remarkable. The most obvious raison d\u2019\u00eatre of this recording is the framework Fabian M\u00fcller composed to surround the four most frequently performed concertos in the repertoire: a prelude and three interludes, each approximately the same length as a movement by Vivaldi.<\/p>\n

This is not one of the countless transcriptions, arrangements, or distortions that Vivaldi has already had to endure, but rather a series of frontispieces intended to convey, in modern language, the atmosphere of each of the seasons, while maintaining a respectful distance. These are neither quotations\u2014which would inevitably be superficial\u2014nor repetitions of motifs, but rather a free association\u2014so free, in fact, that the relationship between the two composers becomes almost enigmatic.<\/p>\n

The four new pieces are of exceptional musical quality. They begin by placing the violin in the foreground, then gradually give more space to the other instruments. They interrupt a flow that we know all too well, refreshing the listening experience by rekindling our curiosity to hear what comes next. The interlude preceding \u201cAutumn\u201d seems to pay homage to Webern, and the one preceding \u201cWinter\u201d to Shostakovich. Overall, everything is well-balanced and blends naturally into the work. Silvan Dezini is very convincing and performs these pieces with great virtuosity.<\/p>\n

As for the original concertos, the performance by Silvan Dezini and the Ensemble Ostinato is certainly not lacking in merit; unfortunately, their understandable quest for originality often leads to the very fashionable tendency to overdo it and fall into an exasperating mannerism.<\/p>\n

As an encore, we are treated to the famous trio sonata *La Folia*; Silvan Dezini and the Ensemble Ostinato do justice to the piece\u2019s title and draw upon the full range of their creativity\u2014which fits perfectly with this delightful burst of \u00abmadness.\u00bb.<\/p>\n

\"Quelle:<\/p>\n

Vivaldi & M\u00fcller. *The Four Seasons*, Op. 8, and *Prelude and 3 Intermezzi* to Vivaldi\u2019s *The Four Seasons* for violin and ensemble by Fabian M\u00fcller. Sonata in D minor for two violins and basso continuo, \u00abLa Follia,\u00bb Op. 1, No. 12, by Antonio Vivaldi. Silvan Dezini, solo violone. Ostinato Ensemble. Claves Records 3132<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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