I Musici: Vivaldi 25 Concerti (incl 4 Seasons) - Philips 6747 395 (5LP box set)

Box EX- / LPs NM Fair amount of edgewear, scuffing, and chipping to box. LPs are mostly fine, though a few have scattered tics. Priced accordingly. This superb 5LP box set – a fine collector’s copy – from Philips (6747 395, Dutch pressing, blue/white labels, stereo, booklet included) entitled “Vivaldi · 25 Concerti · I Musici” features a lavish tribute to the great composer, with 25 brilliant performances, all housed in a gorgeous heavy cloth box with silver lettering. Of all the major labels – DG, Decca, EMI, Columbia, et al. – none have done such devoted service to Vivaldi’s music and this wonderful collection gathers together some of the finest recordings in Philips’ back catalog, all with the magnificent crack Italian ensemble, I Musici. Moreover, these performances boast several of the leading Italian violinists of the day: Felix Ayo, Salvatore Accardo, Roberto Michelucci, and Pina Carmirelli. Included is an equally handsome full-size, 12-page booklet replete with 3 large photos o