"If you have respect for the beautful Vivaldi bassoon concerti, do not buy and support these recordings. Daniel Smith is sloppy, has little regard for intonation, and is not musically expressive. There are thousands of bassoonists that could play better, and these popular bassoon recordings are undermining their ability. This is not what a great recording should sound like. So if you are searching for a proper representation of the glory of Vivaldi, search elsewhere. Unfortunately the search for a good recording will be a little harder, but at least you will spend your money on something respectable."