{"product_id":"6580-121","title":"Christmas Concertos - I Musici (1962) Vinyl LP • IMPORT • Corelli, Manfredini","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e 6580-121\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Concerto, Instrumental, Italian Music, Sinfonia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eImport from Netherlands. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, (front\/back); surface impressions on front alongside a sales sticker. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear and a split in center. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConcerto Grossa In G Minor, Op. 6 No 8 (Arcangelo Corelli )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConcerto In C, Op. 3 No. 12 (Francesco Manfredini )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConcerto In G Minor, Op. 8 no. 6 (Giuseppe Torelli )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConcerto In F Minor, Op. 1 No. 8 (Pietro Antonio Locatelli )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eChristmas Concertos - I Musici\u003c\/span\u003e released on Philips in 1962, features a stellar collection of Baroque holiday masterpieces performed by the renowned Italian chamber ensemble, including Arcangelo Corelli's Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 (\"Fatto per la Notte di Natale\"), Francesco Manfredini's Op. 3 No. 12 in C major, Giuseppe Torelli's Op. 8 No. 6 in G minor, and Pietro Antonio Locatelli's Op. 3 No. 6 in F major. Led by violinist Felix Ayo with organist Maria Teresa Garatti, the recording captures the group's signature precision and vitality, blending pastoral pastorales with festive fanfares that evoke 17th- and 18th-century Roman Christmas celebrations. Historically significant as one of the earliest studio efforts to compile these \"Christmas\" concertos—each composed explicitly for the Yuletide season—it played a pivotal role in reviving interest in Italian Baroque music during the post-World War II early music movement, helping establish I Musici as a leading proponent of period-informed performances. The Philips production, known for its crisp stereo sound, was reissued multiple times, including a landmark 1985 digital recording that preserved the ensemble's influence on subsequent holiday repertoire interpretations.  Corelli's concerto stands out as the enduring favorite, frequently excerpted in broadcasts and compilations for its iconic pastoral finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793751666969,"sku":"6580-121","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-christmas_concertos___i_musici.jpg?v=1783554449","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/6580-121","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}