The Four Seasons
May 1, 1969
Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner, Soloist: Alan Loveday
“The Academy’s 1969 recording of “Four Seasons” with the violinist Alan Loveday remains a reference version.”— The New York Times
The Four Seasons has been recorded countless times, but this recording of Vivaldi’s most popular work, performed by the Academy and Alan Loveday on solo violin, remains a benchmark. This was also a ground-breaking recording for the Academy, selling over 500,000 copies, resulting in the award of the Academy’s first ever gold disc. Also featured are Vivaldi piccolo and bassoon concertos, and a concerto for two oboes.
In this video, Sir Neville Marriner recalls the immense talents of the “extraordinary” Alan Loveday, and a small accident that took place with the cherished gold disc…
In this video, Sir Neville Marriner recalls the immense talents of the “extraordinary” Alan Loveday, and a small accident that took place with the cherished gold disc…
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