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Concerto in G minor, RV 531, for Two CellosAntonio Vivaldi11rank/position

Vivaldi – Concerto for two cellos in G minor, RV 531

A dramatic work in which two solo cellos engage in an intense exchange from the very beginning.

While concertos are often written for a single instrument—such as piano or violin—with orchestra, this is Antonio Vivaldi’s only double concerto for cellos.

Although it is not as famous as The Four Seasons, it is well known among cellists as a masterpiece and is said to be part of the repertoire of renowned cello performers both in Japan and abroad.

Concerto in D major, RV 549, for four violinsAntonio Vivaldi12rank/position

Vivaldi – Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major RV549

This piece is included as the first work in the collection of concertos The Contest Between Harmony and Invention (The Fancy of Harmony).

Four solo violins sometimes play in solemn unison and at other times interweave different melodies.

It is a piece in which you can feel the individuality of the four violins.

Oboe Concerto in D minor, RV 454Antonio Vivaldi13rank/position

Vivaldi – Oboe Concerto in D Minor RV454

Known by the nickname “The Red Priest,” Vivaldi developed the concerto style and influenced musicians across Europe.

This work consists of three movements and is known for demanding advanced technique from the oboist.

Composed in 1725, it was likely performed in the palaces of Venetian nobility.

Its light and elegant character lets you fully experience the charm of Baroque music.

It’s a masterpiece that anyone interested in classical music should definitely hear.

Violin Concerto in E-flat major “La tempesta di mare” RV 253Antonio Vivaldi14rank/position

Vivaldi – La tempesta di mare RV 253

The fifth piece in the concerto collection “The Contest Between Harmony and Invention,” which includes Antonio Vivaldi’s famous The Four Seasons, one of his violin concertos.

Despite the title, the “storm” here is not a terrifying, raging tempest; rather, it evokes waves large and small rolling in and out beneath a bright, sunlit sky.

There is also a work with the same title arranged as a flute concerto.

Concerto in C major, RV 537, for two trumpetsAntonio Vivaldi15rank/position

Antonio Luao Vivaldi ／ Concerto con 2 trombe C-Dur RV.537

Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major, RV 537 by Antonio Vivaldi.

This concerto was composed by Vivaldi, a Venetian-born composer and violinist, and is performed with two piccolo trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba, featuring the piccolo trumpets gracefully delivering Baroque-era melodies.