Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Textured cover has light-scuffing and discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly readable with noticeable wear and small splits near top and bottom. Shelf-wear along top-edge with splits near left side and right corner; small split along bottom edge near right corner. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Vivaldi: 4 Oboe Concertos features performances by oboist Alberto Caroldi with Gli Accademici Di Milano, conducted by Piero Santi, showcasing four of Antonio Vivaldi’s oboe concertos. This vinyl release is notable for its contribution to the mid-20th-century revival of Baroque music, particularly Vivaldi’s lesser-known works, which were gaining renewed interest through recordings on labels like VOX. The album highlights Vivaldi’s virtuosic writing for the oboe, with technically demanding passages that reflect the composer’s innovative approach to wind instruments, likely composed for the talented young musicians at the Ospedale della Pietà. No specific hit singles are associated with this album, as classical music releases from this era typically did not produce chart-topping tracks, focusing instead on the complete concerto performances. The album remains a significant historical artifact for its role in preserving and popularizing Vivaldi’s oboe repertoire.