Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Robert King's excellent 11-disc set of Vivaldi's complete sacred works makes a very welcome return on Hyperion. The performances are excellent, the music delightful, and if you missed this set the first time around, now's your chance. It may not be "major" sacred music, but there's a lot to enjoy here.
Robert King's excellent 11-disc set of Vivaldi's complete sacred works makes a very welcome return on Hyperion. The performances are excellent, the music delightful, and if you missed this set the first time around, now's your chance. It may not be "major" sacred music, but there's a lot to enjoy here.









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