The Eight Seasons
Vivaldi
Piazzolla
Scottish Ensemble
Jonathan Morton Violin
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"the relationship between the violin soloist and the ensemble is just right … the Scottish Ensemble succeed in bringing this paradoxical idea to fruition."
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“The playing standard is excellent, with the strings of the Scottish Ensemble finding a light and suitably transparent texture in the Vivaldi, matched by bright, stylish solos from Jonathan Morton”
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A unique disc from one of Scotland's most dynamic and versatile groups – the
Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding string players from around
Europe who perform regularly together under Artistic Director, Jonathan Morton.
This disc – one of their first solo releases following acclaimed discs with artists
such as Alison Balsom and Toby Spence – contrasts Vivaldi's timeless
Four Seasons with Piazzolla's tango-inspired The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.
Combining Vivaldi and Piazzola together like this underlines the meteorological and cultural differences between Mediterranean Europe and the heart of South America. To have them performed side by side creates a fascinating programme of similarities and contrasts.
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